MC Kevin

Not to be confused with Kevinho.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Nascimento and the second or paternal family name is Bueno.

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.

MC Kevin
MC Kevin in 2021
Born	Kevin Nascimento Bueno (1998-04-29)29 April 1998 São Paulo, Brazil
Died	16 May 2021(2021-05-16) (aged 23) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality	Brazilian
Occupation	Singer
Years active	2013–2021
Spouse	Deolane Bezerra ​ ​ (m. 2021⁠–⁠2021)​
Partner	Evelin Gusmão
Children	1
Parents	Agnaldo Barros (father) Valquíria Nascimento (mother)
Musical career
Genres	Funk carioca Trap
Instrument(s)	Vocal

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]

References

1. Dias, Gabriel dos Santos Araujo (2021-05-17). "MC Kevin: da periferia de SP aos milhares de seguidores na internet, conheça a história do cantor que morreu aos 23 anos nesse domingo". Rádio Jornal (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
2. Digital, Máxima (2020-05-17). "Após contrair o coronavírus, MC Kevin burla a quarentena e debocha: "Coroninha"". Máxima (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
3. "MC Kevin e MC Hariel são advertidos sobre efeitos de drogas em audiência em BH". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
4. "MC Kevin e MC Hariel são advertidos sobre efeitos de drogas em audiência em BH". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
5. Digital, Máxima (2020-05-17). "Após contrair o coronavírus, MC Kevin burla a quarentena e debocha: "Coroninha"". Máxima (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
6. Digital, Máxima (2020-05-17). "Após contrair o coronavírus, MC Kevin burla a quarentena e debocha: "Coroninha"". Máxima (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
7. Torreão, Giovanna (2021-05-16). "Conheça alguns dos sucessos de MC Kevin, que morreu após acidente no Rio de Janeiro". JC (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
8. "MC Kevin morre aos 23 anos; relembre carreira do artista". Tracklist (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
9. "MC Kevin se casa com advogada no México e brinca: 'Entrei para o time'". tvefamosos.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
10. "MC Kevin: o que se sabe até agora sobre a morte do cantor de 23 anos". VEJA SÃO PAULO (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
11. "Filha de MC Kevin já sabe da morte do pai, revela ex-namorada do funkeiro - É Hit". Diário do Nordeste (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
12. "MC Kevin fez show um dia antes de morrer no Rio e se declarou à mulher no palco; vídeos". Extra Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
13. "Entenda o que se sabe e o que falta esclarecer sobre a morte de MC Kevin". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
14. "MC Kevin morre aos 23 anos após cair do 5º andar no Rio". tvefamosos.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
15. "MC Kevin cantou a superação e encantou a 'quebrada'; conheça seus principais sucessos". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
16. "Cantor MC Kevin morre aos 23 anos após cair do 5º andar de prédio no RJ". CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
17. REDAÇÃO (2021-05-17). "Polícia aponta que MC Kevin não estava em seu quarto de hotel no momento da queda". Notícias da TV (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
18. "'Ainda não encontrei palavras pra dizer pra sua filha', diz ex de MC Kevin". tvefamosos.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
19. "Testimonies Claim MC Kevin Fell From Hotel Balcony After Fearing Wife Would Discover Infidelity". Complex.