Merlino

A  rising rapper out of Philidelphia, carrying the weight of legacy in every bar he spits. Raised on the golden era of hip-hop blasting from his late father’s stereo, Merlino grew up studying the greats before he ever picked up a pen. His father’s tragic passing became the spark that lit the fire—transforming pain into poetry and hunger into purpose. With raw lyricism, Southern grit, and a deep respect for the culture that shaped him, Merlino is more than a rapper—he’s a storyteller reclaiming his family’s voice through rhythm and rhyme.