MC Cabelinho

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2016

Genres

rap, trap, funk carioca, r&b

Instruments

vocals

Biography

MC Cabelinho, artistic name of Victor Hugo Oliveira do Nascimento, is a prominent Brazilian singer, songwriter, and actor born in Rio de Janeiro. Raised in the Cantagalo-Pavão-Pavãozinho favela complex, he started his musical journey early on and adopted his nickname at the age of fifteen. Over the years, he established himself as a major force in Brazilian rap, trap, and funk carioca, breaking cultural barriers and bringing peripheral sounds to mainstream prominence.

His discography includes acclaimed releases such as his debut album Minha Raiz, followed by Ainda, Little Hair, and the blockbuster album Little Love, which achieved historic streaming numbers on Spotify Brazil. Alongside his musical career, he has successfully ventured into television acting, starring in prominent Rede Globo telenovelas such as Amor de Mãe and Vai na Fé. He has collaborated with numerous notable artists within the Brazilian music scene, including Anitta, Ludmilla, Gloria Groove, and Baco Exu do Blues.

Throughout his career, Cabelinho has earned recognition for his authenticity, addressing real-life experiences in his lyrics while drawing inspiration from both traditional funk MCs and international stars. He continues to expand his artistic footprint through his label Bairro 13 and various cultural initiatives, cementing his status as one of the most influential contemporary voices in Brazilian urban music.

Discography

• Minha Raiz (2018)
• Ainda (2020)
• Little Hair (2021)
• LITTLE LOVE (2022)
• Não Sou Santo mas Não Sou Bandido (2024)
• ACÚSTICO DO LITTLE - PT. 1 (2025)
• ESCORPIÃO (2026)
• PALÁCIO DE LONA (2026)