Maria-Cecilia Simone Kelly, known as Rico Nasty, is an American rapper from Prince George's County, Maryland. She first gained attention in high school by sharing her music on SoundCloud, building a following with tracks like "iCarly" and "Hey Arnold." After breaking out with the singles "Smack a Bitch" and "Poppin" in 2018, Rico Nasty signed with Atlantic Records, releasing her acclaimed mixtape Nasty and the collaborative project Anger Management with Kenny Beats. Her first two studio albums, Nightmare Vacation and Las Ruinas, further established her bold, energetic style. In 2025, Rico Nasty released her third album, Lethal, with Fueled by Ramen and Elektra Records, continuing her reputation as a dynamic force in contemporary rap.