Having already made his mark as a torchbearer for Italy in the buildup to Milano Cortina 2026, Achille Lauro was one of the star performers to close the games at the Winter Olympic Closing Ceremony 2026.
In no less than the iconic Roman amphitheatre of his hometown, aligned with the ceremony’s overarching “Beauty in Action” theme, Lauro’s recognisable effervescent energy of theatrics and exaggerated style took the spotlight.
Since emerging from the underground Italian rap scene to acclaim in 2019, Lauro has been at the forefront of contemporary music and fashion in his country.
With 40 platinum records, 12 gold records, 7 studio albums, and a 2022 Eurovision appearance for San Marino, the 35-year-old has a transcendent artistic identity.
He has been unable and unwilling to be pinned down to a single genre or category.
From shades of punk rock, glam rock, electronic and pop music, and into the realms of fashion and book publishing, his career has been a popular example of cultural versatility across Italy.