Introduction
Marianna Mammone (born 10 March 2000), known professionally as BigMama, is an Italian rapper and songwriter.
Early life
Marianna Mammone was born in San Michele di Serino, Avellino. She has three brothers.
She graduated from a liceo scientifico and moved to Milan in 2018 to study urban planning at the Polytechnic University.
Career
Mammone began rapping at the age of 13. In 2016, at the age of 16, she began publishing her songs at the encouragement of her friends.
At the Sanremo Music Festival 2023, Mammone duetted with Elodie, performing "American Woman" by The Guess Who. She then participated in the Sanremo Music Festival 2024 with the song "La rabbia non ti basta".
Personal life
As a child, Mammone struggled with bullying due to her weight. She is openly bisexual.
Mammone was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2020 and completed chemotherapy by February 2021.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| ITA | ||
| Next Big Thing |
| — |
| Sangue |
| 22 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA | |||
| "77" | 2019 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Amsa" | — | ||
| "Mayday" (with Lester Nowhere) | 2020 | — | |
| "Formato XXL" (with Real Talk) | 2021 | — | |
| "TooMuch" (with Crookers) | — | ||
| "Così leggera" (with Crookers and No Label) | — | ||
| "Ma che hit" | 2023 | — | |
| "Bloody Mary" | — | ||
| "La rabbia non ti basta" | 2024 | 25 | Sangue |
| "Cento occhi" | — |