Biography
Who is Duki?
Early life and real name
Mauro Ezequiel Lombardo was born on June 24, 1996, in Almagro, Buenos Aires, Argentina. His parents are Sandra Viviana Quiroga and Guillermo Luis Lombardo, and he grew up with two siblings named Nahuel and Candela. Raised in the La Paternal neighborhood, he was exposed to diverse musical styles from a young age, listening to Argentine rock, salsa, disco, and Latin pop with his family. During his early teens, he developed an interest in punk rock and hip hop, listening to artists like Eminem and 50 Cent.
As a teenager, he dropped out of high school due to poor grades. Influenced by local rappers like Kódigo and Tata, he began practicing freestyle rap with his best friends. This practice built his confidence to participate in live battle competitions across Buenos Aires.
How Duki became famous
In 2013, Duki participated in his first rap battle and won. He later joined underground rap competitions such as Las Vegas Freestyle and Madero Free, and formed a crew called Atuanorinos Tripulación. In 2015, he made his first appearance at El Quinto Escalón, a prominent rap battle competition held in Parque Rivadavia in Buenos Aires.
His distinct flow and stage presence brought him widespread recognition. In 2016, he won the competition, earning a studio session as a prize. He used this opportunity to record his first single, No Vendo Trap, which quickly gained millions of views on YouTube and established his loyal fan base.
Career highlights
Following his initial success, Duki released breakout singles such as She Don't Give a Fo and Hello Cotto. In 2018, he formed the trap trio Modo Diablo alongside YSY A and Neo Pistea. That same year, he released popular tracks and performed at the Teatro Gran Rex. In 2019, he released his debut studio album, Súper Sangre Joven, featuring the hit single Goteo, which earned a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Hip Hop Song.
He continued expanding his discography by collaborating with international artists, including Bad Bunny on the track Hablamos Mañana. In 2021, he released his second studio album, Desde el Fin del Mundo, which reached number one on the digital albums chart in Argentina.
Family and relationships
Duki comes from a supportive family that influenced his early exposure to music. His father worked as a graphic designer and his mother as a lawyer, while his brother Nahuel pursued a career as a sound engineer. His family later stepped in to help him manage his career and personal challenges, including periods of intense touring stress.
In his personal life, Duki is in a relationship with fellow artist Emilia Mernes. He also founded his own record label, SSJ Records, to professionalize his career and manage his music releases independently.
Birthday and age
Duki was born on June 24, 1996, which makes Duki 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Duki shares the date with 40 other famous people.
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