Pietro Lombardi Biography
Music Career
After the end of his football career, Pietro gained recognition with his song "Grüne Augen" on YouTube. This success encouraged him to compete in DSDS, where he claimed victory in 2011. Post-win, his debut single "Call My Name" sold over 300,000 copies in its first week, securing the top spot on music charts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Collaborating with Sarah Engels, another DSDS contestant, they released singles and albums together, including "I Miss You" and "Dream Team". 2017 marked his diamond status with the song "Señorita," created with rapper Kay One, and his 2020 album "Lombardi" further solidified his longevity in the music industry.
DSDS Judge and Streetwear
Pietro's DSDS journey came full circle when he joined the show as a judge in 2019, 2020, and 2023. Exploring TV, he took part in ProSieben's "Schlag den Star" and "Grill den Henssler". Pietro also brought his fashion ideas to life in 2020 with the launch of his streetwear label "Fano".
Relationships
In the midst of his career, Pietro's love life has seen highs and lows. He married Sarah Engels, a fellow DSDS contestant, and together they had a son, Alessio Elias. Their marriage later ended, and they divorced in 2019. By 2022, Pietro had found love again, announcing his engagement to Laura Maria Rypa, and soon after, they welcomed a son in 2023.