Richard Anthony Croce, known professionally as MC Bravado, was born on September 16, 1985 in White Plains, New York. He is an American rapper, singer and educator. In 2011, he released his first album Dope Perspective, a collaborative effort with fellow rapper C-Nature. The following year, MC Bravado released his debut solo album The Illy-Ad. His breakthrough came in 2017 when he gained national attention for the single "Unfiltered" and subsequently released his second studio album Hip-Hop featuring the singles "This Is Gold" feat. OnCue & "Go Westbrook." In 2018, MC Bravado released his third studio album Like Water For Hangovers. The following year, he released the remix EP XEMIR, which featured New York City rap artist Nitty Scott.