Thomas Iannucci

Thomas Iannucci (formerly Illtalian) is a 2x Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning rapper from Kaua’i, Hawaii.[1] Iannucci has been the recipient of several notable awards,[2] including the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards for Best Hip Hop Album in 2018 (under the name Illtalian)[3] and 2020, as well as the Best Hip Hop Song (Finalist) in the 2016 National John Lennon Songwriting Contest (again as Illtalian).[4] Iannucci was also a member of the Rapzilla Freshman Class of 2020,[5] wherein he won the popular vote portion of the process.[6] Iannucci is also an outspoken advocate for social issues within Hawaii, and was named by KHON2 News as part of the next generation of rappers pushing the limits of Hawaii Hip Hop.[7]

Thomas Iannucci
Background information
Also known asIlltalian
BornHonolulu, Hawaii
OriginKaua’i, Hawaii
GenresHip hop, conscious hip hop, boom bap, lo-fi
Occupation(s)Rapper
LabelsEnds of the Earth

Awards and nominations

Iannucci has won or been nominated for several major awards, including the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, the International Songwriting Contest, and the SongDoor Songwriting Contest. In 2018, he won the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for Best Hip Hop Album for his album "Makana." In 2020, he was named a Rapzilla Freshman after winning the popular vote. His second album, “Kuleana,” also won the Hōkū for Hip Hop Album of the Year at the 2020 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards.

Personal life

Thomas Iannucci began rapping in high school, under the name Illtalian.[2] In 2018, Iannucci dropped the name Illtalian in favor of his birth name.[8] Iannucci currently resides on the island of Kaua'i, and is a graduate of Waimea High School and the University of Hawaii at Manoa.[2] He became engaged to his wife, April, in February 2020, and married her in December of the same year.

Discography
  • Notti Insonni (2014)
  • Makana (2017)
  • Kuleana (2019)
  • Doubting Thomas (2020)

References
  1. "Na Hoku winning Hawaii rapper Thomas Iannucci releases new album, "Kuleana"". December 4, 2019.
  2. Editor, Kailanianna Ablog, Interim Opinions. "Award-Winning Rhythm: Thomas Iannucci". Ka Leo O Hawaii.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  3. "Thomas Iannucci : Na Hoku Hanohano winner". The Garden Island. June 3, 2018.
  4. "John Lennon Songwriting Contest". jlsc.com.
  5. "Na Hoku-winning rapper nominated for Freshman Class on prominent Christian rap site". January 29, 2020.
  6. "Rapzilla.com's 2020 Freshmen List Revealed". January 30, 2020.
  7. "Black music in Hawaii: hip-hop's Hawaii connection". February 29, 2020.
  8. https://rapzilla.com/2018-10-thomas-iannucci-illtalian-famiglia-kj52/
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