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INOKI

Inoki in black and white, black cap with a P, coat collar turned up to his mouth. Printed like a photocopy.

aka Inoki Ness · born Fabiano Ballarin

NEWS

The latest, newest first.

  1. · DatesOld School Milano, 13 November at Gibus
  2. · MerchThe VELENO x INOKI jerseys
  3. · NessesimoNew video on Nessesimo
  4. · DatesWednesday 11 November at Notorius, Turin
  5. · DatesSaturday 7 November with Bull Brigade
  6. · DatesFriday 30 October at Spazio Sociale Apuano
  7. · Paintings“Navigare”, the new painting
  8. · 2026Battaglia Quotidiana is out, with Lou Chano
  9. · 2026Bolo Tradizione, a letter to Bologna
  10. · 2026Fondazione Strada, the album with Vacca

· Dates

Old School Milano, 13 November at Gibus

On Friday 13 November Old School Milano is back: the night Inoki runs once a month at Gibus in Milan with Dropsy, Rudie and Saretta. It starts at 10 pm. The launch video is the one with the blue pill and the red pill.

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· Merch

The VELENO x INOKI jerseys

Two hockey jerseys made with Veleno Gang for the end of the Stanley Cup: a white and blue one with the INOKI logo, a black one with the RAP PIRATA skull. For prices and sizes, write to Veleno Gang with the button in the Merch section.

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· Nessesimo

New video on Nessesimo

On his politics profile Inoki leaves the latest rows aside and goes back to what matters to him: the price of petrol, the recovery-plan (PNRR) money, the protests of students and truckers. The full video is in the Nessesimo section (in Italian).

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· Dates

Wednesday 11 November at Notorius, Turin

Meyhem Lauren and DJ Monty come to Notorius Club in Turin: Inoki is the master of ceremonies, with Rudie Rude and Monster & Co. It starts at 8 pm.

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· Dates

Saturday 7 November with Bull Brigade

Bull Brigade celebrate twenty years at Teatro Concordia in Venaria Reale, near Turin, and Inoki is one of the special guests, with Kina, Elephant Brain, Gavroche, Quarantena and Maucàs. Tickets are on Ticketone.

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· Dates

Friday 30 October at Spazio Sociale Apuano

First the march, then Inoki on a DJ set and MassiveMassa at Spazio Sociale Apuano.

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· Paintings

“Navigare”, the new painting

A dark sailing boat at anchor on an orange sea, at sunset: this is “Navigare”, Inoki’s latest painting, acrylic on canvas, 20×20 cm. The others are on @inoki.paintings.

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· 2026

Battaglia Quotidiana is out, with Lou Chano

The song with Lou Chano, which was on the soundtrack of the film “Fuori vena”, comes out as a single with an official video by Tekla Taidelli.

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· 2026

Bolo Tradizione, a letter to Bologna

“A love letter to Bologna”, Zero calls it. The video was shot at dawn in Piazza Verdi and the song is dedicated to Joe Cassano and Sherif.

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· 2026

Fondazione Strada, the album with Vacca

“Fondazione Strada” is out, the first album Inoki and Vacca have made together: 14 tracks, produced by Zibba.

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DATES

  1. Flyer for 30 October: Inoki in black and white, march and DJ set at Spazio Sociale Apuano

    30.102026

    Corteo + Inoki DJ set + MassiveMassa

    Spazio Sociale Apuano

  2. Flyer for 7 November: the Bull Brigade eagle and snake, 20 Years Party

    07.112026

    Bull Brigade · 20 Years Party

    Inoki special guest, with Kina, Elephant Brain, Gavroche, Quarantena, Maucàs

    Teatro Concordia, Venaria Reale (TO)

    Tickets on Ticketone →

  3. Flyer for 11 November at Notorius Club: red graffiti lettering over a black and white Turin

    11.112026

    Notorius Club · Meyhem Lauren + DJ Monty

    Inoki master of ceremonies, with Rudie Rude and Monster & Co

    Turin · starts 8 pm

    Tickets on Xceed →

  4. Still from the Old School Milano video: the scene with the two pills, blue and red

    13.112026

    Old School Milano

    The night Inoki runs once a month, with Dropsy, Rudie and Saretta. @oldschoolmilano2025

    Gibus · Milano · 22:00

MERCH

T-shirts, vinyl, CDs and jerseys by Inoki. Each item is bought from the shop shown.

VELENO x INOKI jerseys: price and availability on request from Veleno Gang (velenogang@gmail.com). Other prices checked daily on the shops.

tap a cover: tracks, credits, listen ↓

2026 · Album

Fondazione Strada

℗ 2026 Vacca/Inoki/Zibba distributed by Solo Bombe LTD

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 14

  1. Principiando3:10
  2. Giorni Pesanti3:40
  3. Matti d'Italia3:26
  4. Svegliati3:21
  5. Inoki2:48
  6. Vacca3:02
  7. Pane e Cipolla (feat. Louis Dee)3:46
  8. Buste di Figu3:20
  9. CQFP (feat. Ensi & Nerone)3:26
  10. Dentro una Nuvola3:12
  11. Padrini3:01
  12. Vita sulla Costa4:03
  13. Cimici2:29
  14. Eterni3:30

2025 · Album

The Jazzness

℗ 2025 Inoki distributed by ADA Music Italy

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 9

  1. Il Mio Paese Se Ne Frega 20253:56
  2. Vecchio Quartiere 20254:06
  3. Ripartire Da Zero 20254:08
  4. Polvere Di Strada 20253:44
  5. Preso Bene 20253:02
  6. Ho Visto 20254:42
  7. Medioego 2025 (feat. Mefisto Brass)3:08
  8. Immortali 2025 (feat. Zibba)3:40
  9. Basso Profilo 20253:28

2022 · EP

4 mani

℗ 2022 Warner Music Italy, a Warner Music Group Company

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 7

  1. SPUNTABLU3:11
  2. MILANO BY NIGHT (feat. Jake La Furia & Emis Killa)3:39
  3. EZÉRCITO3:25
  4. DETOX (feat. Gemitaiz)3:40
  5. 4LIRE3:36
  6. SORELLE (feat. Nina Zilli)4:08
  7. A&F3:47

2021 · Album

Nuovo Medioego

℗ 2021 Warner Music Italy, a Warner Music Group Company

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 24

  1. 100 S (feat. Bresh, Disme)2:50
  2. ONESTO2:54
  3. IMMORTALI3:07
  4. STO STRONG3:06
  5. CERCO (STILL BROKE)2:52
  6. DUOMO3:16
  7. UNDERGROUND2:14
  8. WILDPIRATA (feat. Tedua)3:17
  9. DUOMO2:48
  10. MUTI3:16
  11. ISPIRAZIONE3:36
  12. HYPE2:06
  13. VETERANO3:53
  14. MEDIOEGO3:13
  15. FUCKOFF2:10
  16. SCHIAVI3:22
  17. MANI3:47
  18. SILENZIO3:05
  19. ONESTO3:22
  20. STANCO2:52
  21. IMMORTALI3:08
  22. TREMA3:19
  23. BANDIERA2:15
  24. NOMADE3:17

2021 · Album

Medioego

℗ 2021 Warner Music Italy, a Warner Music Group Company

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 18

  1. UNDERGROUND2:14
  2. WILDPIRATA (feat. Tedua)3:17
  3. DUOMO2:48
  4. MUTI3:16
  5. ISPIRAZIONE3:36
  6. HYPE2:06
  7. VETERANO3:53
  8. MEDIOEGO3:13
  9. FUCKOFF2:10
  10. SCHIAVI3:22
  11. MANI3:47
  12. SILENZIO3:05
  13. ONESTO3:22
  14. STANCO2:52
  15. IMMORTALI3:08
  16. TREMA3:19
  17. BANDIERA2:15
  18. NOMADE3:17

2016 · Mixtape

Basso profilo

Warner Music Italy a Warner Music Group Company, ℗ 2016 Warner Music Italy

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 13

  1. Benvenuti2:58
  2. Basso profilo3:36
  3. Preso bene3:41
  4. We Going On (feat. Big Rapo, Mazza Ken)2:57
  5. Street Requiem (feat. Mopashà, Brain, Brenno Itani) [Remix]3:28
  6. Te sei mai fatto? (feat. Zinghero, Balo1, Chapo) [Remix]5:26
  7. It's War (feat. Chapo)2:42
  8. Nel ghetto (feat. Youss Yakuza)3:10
  9. A pancia piena (feat. Mark One, Chapo)3:04
  10. Love Boat 2016 (feat. Mad Dopa, Simone Perrone)2:39
  11. Alla fiera del kash, pt. II (feat. Eell Shous)3:53
  12. COV Milano2:40
  13. Cambiamento (feat. Luca Blindo)3:30

2014 · Album

L'antidoto

The first single, “L'antidoto”, came out in 2012; the album in 2014.

℗ 2014 Rap Pirata/Bonnot Music

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 12

  1. L'antidoto4:36
  2. Dirty Pirates (feat. M1 of Dead Prez)4:09
  3. Va sconfitto5:40
  4. Weekend infinito3:48
  5. Cielo terso (feat. Tino Tracanna)4:46
  6. Casa dolce casa4:15
  7. Le tue bugie (feat. Giulia Spallino)3:41
  8. Mi sento vivo4:05
  9. Siamo uno (feat. Awa Mirone)5:10
  10. Mai schiavo (feat. Assalti Frontali)5:16
  11. Cosa ci aspetta3:45
  12. Una via (feat. Tino Tracanna)3:47

2011 · Mixtape

Flusso di coscienza

Warner Music Italy a Warner Music Group Company, ℗ 2017 Warner Music Italy

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 15

  1. Ancora vivo2:48
  2. Vieni di qua4:08
  3. Ciro skit0:38
  4. Prendi questo4:07
  5. Worldwide (feat. Mopashà)2:50
  6. Neurodeliri (feat. Mopashà)4:13
  7. Piatto prelibato (feat. Dj Zues)0:57
  8. Coriandoli3:01
  9. Senti lei2:05
  10. Il sole su di noi (feat. Lamaislam)3:32
  11. Io vorrei3:46
  12. Suona forte1:56
  13. Gioia e rivoluzione3:10
  14. Anni fa (feat. Esa, Tormento, Mad Dopa, Fadamat, Dj Alik)4:40
  15. Vieni (Palermo Session) [feat. Dj Village]4:00

2010 · Mixtape

Pugni in faccia

℗ 2010 Rap Pirata

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 14

  1. Intro (feat. Sud Sound System)0:28
  2. Maschera (feat. Jerry Feel)3:15
  3. Ultimo round (feat. Amir)2:27
  4. Una hit (feat. Lamaislam)2:18
  5. Contro corrente (feat. Giorgio Rude, Snake & Mone)4:03
  6. Coscienza (feat. Wave MC & DJ Yaner)3:15
  7. Si gira (feat. Micromala)4:10
  8. Bad Man (feat. Lu Marra)2:46
  9. Fore de capu (feat. Farga, Mopashà, Prisca Dere, Keane & Greta Ril)5:50
  10. Nu cunti (feat. Gianni Kg)2:49
  11. Vicino a venere (feat. Greta Ril & Mopashà)4:10
  12. Dumane lu core (feat. Farga)3:59
  13. Non sai cosa darei (feat. Greta Ril, Revman, Giorgio Rude, Mopashà & Dere)4:44
  14. Lu ricordu tou (feat. Giorgio Rude & Jerry Feel)4:05

2007 · Album

Nobiltà di strada

℗ 2006 Warner Music Italia S.r.l. a Warner Music Group Company

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 15

  1. Nobiltà Di Strada (Intro)0:56
  2. Sentimento reciproco3:36
  3. Il Mio Paese Se Ne Frega3:44
  4. Majico3:53
  5. Ogni sera3:43
  6. Free Pass3:44
  7. Se Mi Vedi3:40
  8. Nuovi Re, Pt. 24:19
  9. Fuori Dai Parametri4:04
  10. Perdersi4:01
  11. Parli parli3:05
  12. Sete Di Rivolta3:26
  13. Con orgoglio4:46
  14. Parola Di Faliero1:16
  15. Le Nostre Vite3:23

2006 · Mixtape

The Newkingztape Vol. 1

Warner Music Italy a Warner Music Group Company, ℗ 2017 Warner Music Italy

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 23

  1. Intro (feat. Tek Money)2:30
  2. Bolo by Night (feat. Lil' Dap & Tek Money) [Newkingz Remix]2:22
  3. Freestyle 17.06.2004 (feat. Afro B & Tek Money)2:55
  4. Grandine (feat. Cosang)2:18
  5. Freestyle (feat. Guè)2:52
  6. Mama Africa (feat. Tek Money)1:36
  7. Lo facciamo così (feat. Stokka & Mad Buddy)3:36
  8. Karatecnics (feat. Micronauti, Esa & Zippo)3:03
  9. Perle ai porci (feat. Gianni KG)4:45
  10. Per un bis (feat. Mistaman, Sandro & Frank Siciliano)2:58
  11. Cosa sta succedendo a Inoki?0:32
  12. Cerchi noi (feat. Thug Team)5:42
  13. Vogliono farci del male (feat. Nest & Lady Tambler)2:09
  14. Calabria bella sto' (feat. Turi & Kiave)2:44
  15. Rom Connection (feat. Il Turco, Noyz Narcos, G-Max, Piotta, Chicoria & Gel)5:22
  16. Freestyle (feat. Bassi Maestro)1:50
  17. È un gran viaggio (feat. Jack the Smoker, Asher Kuno & Mondo Marcio)3:30
  18. Bolo by Night (feat. OneMic) [Rmx]3:40
  19. Troppo vero (feat. Ask)2:12
  20. Mandaci in classifica (feat. Ov)3:47
  21. Bolo Stand Up0:54
  22. Giorno e notte (feat. Joe Cassano)0:40
  23. 07 agosto 20051:27

2005 · Album

Fabiano detto Inoki

℗ 2005 Relief Records EU Sas under license to Pirames International Srl

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 20

  1. Intro1:31
  2. I.N.O.K.I. (Out For The Glory)4:02
  3. Pagine bianche4:28
  4. Nuova leva2:49
  5. Soltanto tu3:26
  6. Cash Dreamin Skit2:40
  7. Cash Dreamin (Remix)4:01
  8. Med Connection (feat. Rischio, Royal Mehdi, Gianni KG, Nunzio, Lamaislam & Mopashà)6:20
  9. Bologna By Night 20044:14
  10. Nuovi re (New Kingz Anthem) (feat. Tek Money & Club Dogo)5:06
  11. Ripartire da zero4:48
  12. La regina del party (feat. Ask & Tek Money)4:31
  13. È un gran viaggio skit1:31
  14. È un gran viaggio (feat. Dj Jaykay)3:15
  15. House Party (feat. Tek Money)3:46
  16. Non mi avrete mai3:53
  17. Ho visto4:19
  18. Outro2:00
  19. Quando qualcuno se ne va2:32
  20. Bologna By Night (2004 Remix)4:25

2001 · Album

5º Dan

Warner Music Italy a Warner Music Group Company, ℗ 2017 Warner Music Italy

Apple Music → YouTube →

Tracks · 19

  1. Lirico alchimista (feat. Jhonny Jab & PMC)2:52
  2. In volo (feat. Nest & PMC)3:44
  3. Stile di Jo (feat. Jhonny Jab & PMC)1:35
  4. Ho fatto pratica (feat. BledRegaz, Lamainoxy, Lamaislam & PMC)3:56
  5. Tutto il mondo (feat. Mheedy, Shablo, Lamaislam & PMC)4:45
  6. Since 95 (feat. PMC)3:13
  7. Business su business (feat. Rischio & PMC)3:48
  8. La verità (feat. Lamaislam & PMC)4:04
  9. Pole pole (feat. Gianni KG & PMC)3:49
  10. Polvere di strada (feat. PMC)3:26
  11. Com'è la vista (feat. Next Level, Nest & PMC)3:51
  12. Vecchio quartiere (feat. PMC)4:12
  13. C'è chi vuole questo (feat. Rischio & PMC)3:21
  14. Tagadà, pt. 1 - No'Chalance (feat. Word, Rischio, Boghe, Miccetta & PMC)5:26
  15. Freestyle (feat. PMC)1:35
  16. 3 Mcees Extracees (feat. Mheedy, Shablo, Lamaislam & PMC)4:30
  17. .......Per scaramanzia (feat. PMC)0:23
  18. Mezzo metro di cannone - PMC All Starz (feat. Gianni KG, Lamaislam, Mheedy, Rischio, Shablo & PMC)5:27
  19. Ghost Track (feat. Gianni KG & PMC)3:23

RECORDS

Inoki · 2001-2026

Side A · albums

Side B · mixtapes, EPs

With the PMC: Demolizione 1 (1998), Demolizione 2 (2002), PMC VS Club Dogo – The Official Mixtape (2004).

2026

VACCA & INOKI

FONDAZIONE
STRADA

20.02.2026 · 14 tracks · produced by Zibba

The first album Inoki and Vacca made together.

  1. Principiando
  2. Giorni Pesanti
  3. Matti d'Italia
  4. Svegliati feat. DJ Skizo
  5. Inoki
  6. Vacca
  7. Pane e Cipolla feat. Louis Dee
  8. Buste di Figu
  9. CQFP feat. Ensi, Nerone
  10. Dentro una Nuvola
  11. Padrini
  12. Vita sulla Costa
  13. Cimici
  14. Eterni feat. Napoleon Da Legend

Spotify → Apple Music →

10.03.2026

BOLO TRADIZIONE (Giubbotto Music)

“A love letter to Bologna, a tribute that is personal and collective at once.” Zero, 10 March 2026 (translated from Italian)

The video was shot at dawn in Piazza Verdi. The song is dedicated to Joe Cassano and Sherif.

Video → Spotify → Apple Music →

30.07.2026

BATTAGLIA QUOTIDIANA Inoki + Lou Chano

The song was on the soundtrack of the film “Fuori vena”. It comes out as a single, with an official video by Tekla Taidelli.

Video → Apple Music →

INOKI PAINTINGS

The canvases he paints by hand, one by one.

NESSESIMO

His videos about politics (in Italian).

Photos

Friends

  • Vacca and Inoki standing on a white background, Vacca in a hood and dark glasses, Inoki in the cap with a P
    With Vacca. Fondazione Strada.
  • Vacca and Inoki on a white background, closer, in black and white
    With Vacca. Fondazione Strada.
  • Close-up of Vacca with his tattooed face and Inoki in the cap with a P, in black and white
    With Vacca. Fondazione Strada.
  • Jamil shirtless and tattooed and Inoki in a white shirt, in black and white, in front of a gate
    With Jamil. For Jamil’s “Flash”, with Inoki.
  • Inoki in glasses and a red and black shirt, selfie with DJ Disastro in a “London” cap
    With DJ Disastro. Costa Nostra.
  • Inoki in glasses and a red and black shirt, selfie with Esa making a peace sign
    With Esa aka El Prez. Otierre.
  • Inoki and Clementino laughing over a game of Connect 4
    With Clementino.
  • Inoki and Clementino playing chess, focused
    With Clementino.

Photo shoot · Milan · 2023

  • Inoki in a white tracksuit, seated, cigarette in hand, in front of a table with cards and records
    Photo shoot. Milan, 2023.
  • Inoki shirtless with a chain, holding a white record, in black and white
    Photo shoot. Milan, 2023.
  • Inoki in a white tracksuit seated in an armchair, table with cards and covers, in black and white
    Photo shoot. Milan, 2023.
  • Inoki in a white tracksuit, seated, hand to his chin, cards scattered on the table, in black and white
    Photo shoot. Milan, 2023.
  • Inoki shirtless holding a black record, in black and white
    Photo shoot. Milan, 2023.
  • Inoki in a black RAP PIRATA T-shirt among flying playing cards, in black and white
    Photo shoot. Milan, 2023.

The Jazzness · photo shoot · 2025

  • Inoki in a red jacket and white hat lighting a cigar
    The Jazzness. Photo shoot, 2025.
  • Inoki in a red jacket, seated, looking down holding a cigar
    The Jazzness. Photo shoot, 2025.
  • Inoki from behind in the white “Il mio paese se ne frega” T-shirt
    The Jazzness. Photo shoot, 2025.
  • Inoki from behind in a red jacket with a hand drawn on the back, cigar in his mouth
    The Jazzness. Photo shoot, 2025.
  • Inoki in a red jacket, portrait, hand to his chin
    The Jazzness. Photo shoot, 2025.

The Jazzness live · Blue Note, Milano · 30.09.2025

  • Inoki in a white hat, red jacket and glasses, portrait
    The Jazzness. Blue Note, Milan, 30 September 2025.
  • Inoki in a red jacket and white hat on stage with the band's horn section
    The Jazzness live. Blue Note, Milan, 30 September 2025.
  • Inoki at the mic in a red jacket, purple light
    The Jazzness live. Blue Note, Milan, 30 September 2025.

Chillin & family

  • Inoki lying on an inflatable in a pool, in the sun
    Chillin.
  • Inoki smiling in glasses, arm in arm with a woman, in front of a mural
    Family.
  • Inoki in light glasses and a woman in a swimsuit, at sunset by the sea
    Family.
  • Inoki in a green hoodie next to a Genoa crest, in a hall with a checkered floor
    Chillin.
  • Inoki in a red jacket and a woman in a white dress, embracing, at an outdoor party
    Family.

Halloween

  • Inoki in skeleton make-up with a black hood and a cross on his lips
    Halloween.
  • Inoki in skeleton make-up, lying down, under a painting
    Halloween.
  • Inoki in skeleton make-up and a woman dressed as a nun, in a cellar with a witch hat
    Halloween.
  • Inoki in skeleton make-up and a woman dressed as a nun, close up
    Halloween.
  • Inoki in skeleton make-up with the cross, close-up
    Halloween.
  • A woman dressed as a nun and Inoki in skeleton make-up in an alley with lights
    Halloween.
  • Inoki in skeleton make-up and a woman in make-up, in a car
    Halloween.

Interviews

  • Inoki and Luca Casadei shaking hands, in black and white
    With Luca Casadei. For the One More Time podcast, 2023.
  • Interview: Exxxclusive · m2o
    Exxxclusive · m2o. 07.04.2026
  • Interview: Aelle Hip Hop Magazine
    Aelle Hip Hop Magazine. 06.04.2026
  • Interview: Street Mindset
    Street Mindset. 30.03.2026
  • Interview: Doppia Acca
    Doppia Acca. 25.02.2026
  • Interview: All Bars Game
    All Bars Game. 07.07.2025
  • Interview: HypeCast Podcast
    HypeCast Podcast. 21.11.2023
  • Interview: One More Time
    One More Time. 28.02.2023
  • Interview: Real Talk
    Real Talk. 22.11.2022
  • Interview: Boh Magazine
    Boh Magazine. 21.12.2021
  • Interview: Muschio Selvaggio
    Muschio Selvaggio. 12.05.2020

Memories

  • An old printed photo: young Inoki shirtless, with a bead necklace, looking into the camera
    New York. 2003.

Portraits and videos

  • Inoki in the black cap with a P and his collar turned up, black and white portrait
    Official portrait. The one on his Spotify and YouTube profiles.
  • Inoki in the light cap and glasses, black and white on a dark background
    Portrait. The cap with the compass rose.
  • Inoki in a blue and red jacket under a Bologna portico, above him a sign reading Piazza Inoki
    Piazza Inoki. From the Bolo Tradizione video, 2026.
  • Inoki on stage at the mic, white shirt and cap, with the band behind him
    Live. Jazzness live, Bologna, 17 April 2025.
  • Inoki in a dark jacket in front of a mural and some scaffolding
    By the mural. From the Vecchio Quartiere 2025 video.
  • Still from the Amore puro video: dark glasses and the white and red Peru shirt in front of a large mural
    Amore puro. From the video with Norick, 2024.
  • Still from the Leggenda da bar video: a smile, yellow cap and shirt
    Leggenda da bar. From the video with Clementino, 2024.
  • A hooded writer painting a wall with a roller, in black and white
    The wall. From the La pace è la risposta video, 2024.

Videos

Bolo Tradizione (Giubbotto Music)10.03.2026 · official channel

All the videos on the official channel →

INTERVIEWS

Inoki as a guest on podcasts and interviews (in Italian). Tap and watch here.

  1. Watch the interview: Exxxclusive · m2o

    Exxxclusive · m2o

    With Vacca

  2. Watch the interview: Aelle Hip Hop Magazine

    Aelle Hip Hop Magazine

    With Vacca, for Fondazione Strada

  3. Watch the interview: Street Mindset

    Street Mindset

    ’90s rap, 2TheBeat, the major label

  4. Watch the interview: Giubbotto Music

    Giubbotto Music

  5. Watch the interview: Doppia Acca

    Doppia Acca

    With Vacca

  6. Watch the interview: Rapinbolo

    Rapinbolo

  7. Watch the interview: All Bars Game

    All Bars Game

    Talk Bars Game #7

  8. Watch the interview: Arcade Boyz · Rifiuto Radicale

    Arcade Boyz · Rifiuto Radicale

  9. Watch the interview: HypeCast Podcast

    HypeCast Podcast

    Season 1, episode 6

  10. Watch the interview: One More Time · Luca Casadei

    One More Time · Luca Casadei

    Hip hop as a religion

  11. Watch the interview: No Idols

    No Idols

  12. Watch the interview: Esse Magazine

    Esse Magazine

    In Inoki's Milan

  13. Watch the interview: Real Talk

    Real Talk

  14. Watch the interview: Film Festival Diritti Umani Lugano

    Film Festival Diritti Umani Lugano

  15. Watch the interview: Francesco Bommartini

    Francesco Bommartini

  16. Watch the interview: Boh Magazine

    Boh Magazine

    Nuovo Medioego, the rebirth

  17. Watch the interview: Hip Hop TV

    Hip Hop TV

  18. Watch the interview: Certified

    Certified

  19. Watch the interview: K Magazine

    K Magazine

  20. Watch the interview: Radio Deejay

    Radio Deejay

  21. Watch the interview: Cerbero Podcast

    Cerbero Podcast

  22. Watch the interview: All4Soul Music

    All4Soul Music

  23. Watch the interview: Muschio Selvaggio

    Muschio Selvaggio

    Ep. 18

  24. Watch the interview: Esse Magazine

    Esse Magazine

    “This is my year of peace”

  25. Watch the interview: Urban Jam

    Urban Jam

  26. Watch the interview: Graffgo Magazine

    Graffgo Magazine

  27. Watch the interview: Barre di Plutonio

    Barre di Plutonio

  28. Watch the interview: Doppia H

    Doppia H

  29. Watch the interview: Hano.it

    Hano.it

His own show: Orangle Talk by Inoki, the interviews he hosts.

STORY

Halftone portrait of Inoki: light cap with a compass rose, glasses, looking straight into the camera.

Inoki, born Fabiano Ballarin, also known as Inoki Ness. Born in Rome in 1979, grew up between Imperia and Bologna.

In Bologna he came to hip hop through the walls: graffiti first, then rap, with Assalti Frontali and Sangue Misto in his headphones. His tag was Enok, and that is where his name comes from.

With breaker and rapper Gianni KG and writer Paniko he founded the PMC.

  1. 1996Forms the Flick Flack Mobb with Joe Cassano.
  2. 1998“Giorno e notte” with Fritz da Cat and Joe Cassano.
  3. 2001First album, “5º Dan”, self-produced and signed Inokines.record
  4. 2003-06Runs 2theBeat, the freestyle battle at Link in Bologna.interview
  5. 2005“Fabiano detto Inoki”, on Relief Records.record
  6. 2007“Nobiltà di strada” with Warner. MTV names him its 2007 “Scommessa MTV” (one to watch).record video
  7. 2010“Pugni in faccia”, a mixtape with Mad Dopa, on Rap Pirata.record
  8. 2011“Flusso di coscienza” comes out on his own independent label, Rap Pirata.record
  9. 2012The single “L'antidoto” comes out, the first taken from the new album.record
  10. 2014“L'antidoto”, an album on Rap Pirata / Bonnot Music.record
  11. 2016“Basso profilo”, The Mixtape.record
  12. 2020Signs with Asian Fake. “Medioego” comes out in January 2021.record video interview
  13. 2025“The Jazzness”: his songs reworked as jazz.record video photos
  14. 2026“Fondazione Strada”, his first album together with Vacca, produced by Zibba.record video photos interview

HAS WORKED WITH Joe Cassano, Fritz da Cat, DJ Shocca, Shablo, Club Dogo, Assalti Frontali, Jake La Furia, Emis Killa, Salmo, Tedua, Noemi, Clementino, Bresh, Nayt, Ghemon, Samuel, Nerone, Ensi, Norick, Vacca.

“That's exactly what hip hop should be for: taking a hard situation and channelling it into something beautiful, like a verse, a scratch, a beat, a piece of graffiti, a dance move.”

Inoki to Rolling Stone Italia, interview by Marta Blumi Tripodi, 22 December 2020 (translated from Italian)

CONTACTS

Music, videos, new releases: his channels.

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