Hard Rico, born Enrico Pešta, is a rapper from Ostrava with Armenian roots who broke through with his 2020 EP Kriminal Mood and has since become one of the most recognisable names in Czech trap. He started rapping at thirteen; his lyrics draw on street life and criminal themes, building him a following of hundreds of thousands across social platforms. In April 2026, the Ostrava Regional Court sentenced him to four years in prison and a two-million-crown fine for robbery and extortion - the verdict is not yet final.
The Regional Court in Ostrava sentenced Hard Rico to four years in prison and a fine of two million crowns for robbery and extortion; the verdict is not yet final.
The main trial with Hard Rico began at the Regional Court in Ostrava; the rapper admitted to robbery and extortion and pleaded guilty.
The album Global debuted in the Czech hit parade at number three.
Hard Rico released his third studio album Global (October 18, 2024) featuring guests Rytmus, Yzomandias, and Robin Zoot.
The investigation revealed that Hard Rico was involved in organized crime, which brought his case under stricter criminal penalties.
