Zeus

Origin

Itabaiana, SE

Years Active

2016

Genres

rap, hip hop, trap, macumba beat

Biography

Zeus, artistic name of Abel, is a Brazilian rapper who gained national notoriety starting in 2023, especially through his presence on TikTok. Born in 1999, he began his musical career in 2016, participating in rap battles in Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo. His journey in music was marked by the prolific production of singles, releasing over 200 songs between 2018 and 2021, with themes focused on mental health and spirituality.

In 2023, Zeus moved to São Paulo and signed with the record label Casa 1, under the Rap Box imprint. It was during this period that he explored the viral content format of TikTok, using characters and didacticism to address themes such as religious intolerance and science, which earned him millions of followers and likes on the platform. His ability to mix fast-paced rhymes, humor, and theatrical performance made him stand out in the national rap scene, attracting a broad and diverse audience.

Zeus also became notable for addressing social and cultural issues in his music and videos, such as the controversy involving Anitta and cultural appropriation, advocating for respect for Afro-Brazilian traditions. His song "Filho de Ketu", released in 2026, is an example of his fusion of rap, pop, and reggaeton with Afro-descendant rhythms, christened by him as "macumba beat", exploring the universality of the sacred and references to Afro-Brazilian, indigenous, and samba spirituality. Artists like Fabio Brazza and Mano Fler are names he met along his journey.

It is important to note that there is another artist named Zeus, Jorge Alves Siqueira, born in Itabaiana, SE, in 1959, known for his work in popular art, especially in sculpture, with sacred themes and Northeastern figures. He began his artistic career in the 1970s. Given the existence of these two artists with the same name, the biography presented here refers to the rapper Zeus, Abel.

Discography

• Sinfonia Olimpiana (2017)
• Expurgo (2022)
• Panela do Axé (2024)
• Por Amor e Malandragem (2025)
• Quem Sou Eu? (2026)