In January 2016, his film ''Quo Vado?'' grossed over EUR22m (£16.5m) over the three-day holiday weekend at the beginning of the year, nearly equaling the total that ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' had made in three weeks.
He has a degree in law.
His art name is modeled on the Apulian insult ''Che cozzalone'' which literally means ''What a stupid''.
Engaged to Mariangela Eboli since 2005.
Two daughters with Mariangela: Gaia (b. February 2013) and Greta (b.January 2017).
He became famous in 2006 thanks to the song ''Siamo una squadra fortissimi'', celebrating the Italian team just before the 2006 FIFA World Cup.