Mario Molinari, known professionally as Tedua, is an Italian rapper and member of the Wild Bandana collective.
Born in the Genoa area, he rose to prominence in the Italian trap and drill scenes with the Orange County series of projects and later achieved major commercial success with albums such as Mowgli and La Divina Commedia. H
is music often draws on his challenging childhood, and he continues to release projects under Sony Music, including the 2026 mixtape RYAN TED.
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| Real Name: | Mario Molinari |
| Stage Name: | Tedua |
| Born: | 21 February 1994 (age 32 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Cogoleto, Italy |
| Nationality: | Italian |
| Height: | 1.73 m |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Molinari |
| Occupation: | Rapper, songwriter |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
Early Life and Education
Tedua was born on 21 February 1994 in the Genoa area of Italy and spent parts of his childhood in foster care in Milan before returning to Liguria, specifically Cogoleto, during his teenage years.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Molinari, he grew up largely without his father and has spoken about the challenges his mother faced, while details about any siblings are not publicly known.
He began writing and rapping as a child, initially using the names Incubo and Duate before adopting Tedua. Public details regarding formal education are limited. He is of Italian origin and Christian.
Career
Tedua began his musical journey in his teens with the Genoa-based collective Wild Bandana, alongside artists such as Izi and Vaz Tè.
After returning to Milan in 2015, he released the free mixtape Aspettando Orange County, followed by Orange County Mixtape in 2016.
The reworked project Orange County California (2017), released through Universal Music, became a multi-platinum success and established him as a key figure in the emerging Italian trap and drill scene.
In 2018, he released Mowgli, which topped the Italian charts, earned critical praise, and received the Premio Lunezia. Subsequent projects included the Vita Vera mixtapes in 2020.
His 2023 album La Divina Commedia, inspired by Dante, achieved massive commercial success with multi-platinum certifications and major collaborations.
In 2026, he released the mixtape RYAN TED under Epic/Sony Music to mark a decade in the industry, followed by a landmark concert at Milan’s San Siro stadium.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with numerous leading Italian artists and expanded into acting with film appearances.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @tedua_wildbandana
- Facebook Handle: teduaufficiale
- YouTube Channel: Tedua
Personal Life
Tedua is currently single and has never been married.
He keeps a low profile about his personal life, though he occasionally reflects on family and upbringing in his music and interviews.
Discography
- Aspettando Orange County (mixtape, 2015)
- Orange County Mixtape (2016)
- Orange County California (2017)
- Mowgli (2018)
- Vita Vera Mixtape (2020)
- La Divina Commedia (2023)
- RYAN TED (2026)
Net Worth
Tedua has an estimated net worth of approximately $3 million, built through multi-platinum album sales, streaming success, major tours including a sold-out San Siro performance, and collaborations.
Income also includes music royalties, live performances, and deals with labels such as Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment.