Kevin Nascimento Bueno (29 April 1998 – 16 May 2021), better known by his stage name MC Kevin, was a Brazilian singer of
funk carioca and
trap, addition to his solo songs, Kevin has a list of collaborative hits with funk artists from São Paulo such as MC Davi, MC Hariel, Kevinho, MC Pedrinho, MC Don Juan, Salvador da Rima, MC Ryan SP, among others.
Musical career
Son of Valquíria Nascimento (mother) and Agnaldo Barros (father), MC Kevin was born in Villa Ede, in northern
São Paulo. He started being involved in the music business in 2013, and began to be successful on the
KondZilla and GR6 Music YouTube channels.[1] The singer became known for hits such as "O Menino Encantou a Quebrada",[2] "Cavalo de Troia",[3] "Pra Inveja é Tchau"[4][5] and "Veracruz".[6][7][8]
In addition to his solo songs, Kevin has a list of collaborative hits with funk artists from São Paulo such as MC Davi, MC Hariel,
Kevinho,
MC Pedrinho, MC Don Juan, Salvador da Rima, MC Ryan SP, among others.
Personal life
MC Kevin was married to criminal lawyer Deolane Bezerra from 29 April 2021 until his death less than three weeks later. The two made the union official in
Tulum, Mexico and resided in
Mogi das Cruzes, in
Greater São Paulo.[9][10] He had previously been in a relationship with Evelin Gusmão, with whom he had his daughter, Soraya Gusmão.[11]
Last show
The singer was staying in
Rio de Janeiro for a performance at the Mansão Imperador nightclub, located in Madureira, in the northern zone of the city. In the local event known as Baile do Imperador, the singer performed his last show accompanied by his wife, at dawn from 15 to 16 May 2021.[12]
Death
MC Kevin died at the age of 23, after falling from the fifth floor of the Rio de Janeirohotel
Barra da Tijuca in Avenida Lúcio Costa. He was staying with wife & friends. While also suffering two heart attacks after he fell, on the way to the hospital. Kevin was taken alive to Miguel Couto Hospital, but he did not survive his injuries.[13][14][15][16][17][18] It was alleged that he attempted to hide from his wife so she would not discover his infidelity.[19]