Pinqy Ring
Born and bred in Chicago, Marisol “Pinqy Ring” Vélez first shook hands with the mic at 15 when her love for learning Hip Hop songs turned into a curiosity to try it for herself. A tough childhood, troubled teens and a catastrophic car accident all worked to mold the artist into the powerful MC she is today. The accident, (which left Pinqy in a coma), served as the turning point in her life when she realized that telling her story was paramount. Since then, she has captivated crowds in over 15 cities nationally and 8 countries worldwide.
Pinqy Ring is a two-time recipient of the City of Chicago’s prestigious Individual Artist Program grant, a Ragdale alumni, and the awardee of a 2018 Illinois Arts Council grant. In 2019, she was one of twenty women selected by Vital Voices and TRESemmè for their inaugural Women's Leadership Incubator Program in New York. As a performer, Pinqy prides herself in her lyrical prowess, stage presence, and ability to rap in both Spanish and English. As a person, Pinqy is most proud of her courage to fearlessly share her story and connect with people while doing so.
Pinqy Ring is a professional speaker, hosting workshops and talks with youth and Universities worldwide to spread her message of hope, perseverance, and self-worth. She teaches Hip Hop, songwriting and music entrepreneurship at Roberto Clemente High School in her hometown of Chicago, and plays Rosina in The Rosina Project - a Hip Hop rendition of The Barber of Seville. As a Latina artist on the rise, Pinqy Ring shines bright with the determination to share her story while encouraging others to find their truth, live in it unapologetically and tell it authentically.
Pinqy Ring was on Next Level Team Cambodia and the Site Manager for Team Nepal and Team Argentina. She will be the Site Manager for Team Costa Rica.
