MV Bill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
MV Bill
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| Birth name | Alexandre Pereira Barbosa |
| Born | January 3, 1974 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Origin |  Brazil |
| Genres | Brazilian hip hop, Political hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, author, actor, songwriter |
| Years active | 1998 – present |
| Labels | Universal Music Brazil |
| Associated acts | Mos Def, Chuck D |
MV Bill, whose real name is Alexandre Pereira Barbosa, is a famous Brazilian rapper, singer, actor, and songwriter. He was born on January 3, 1974. His stage name "MV" means "Messenger of Truth" in Portuguese. He got the nickname "Bill" from a toy he loved as a child. He also helped write a very popular book called Falcão - Meninos do Tráfico.
MV Bill is known as one of the most important rappers in Brazilian hip hop, especially in Rio de Janeiro. He uses his music to talk about important social issues. He strongly believes in helping young people in Brazil find positive activities instead of getting involved in dangerous situations.
He started a group of non-profit organizations (NGOs) in Rio. These groups, like CUFA, teach kids hip-hop skills, graffiti art, and break dancing. They also offer educational classes, such as computer training. Many of MV Bill's songs tell stories about young Brazilians affected by difficult situations in Rio.
MV Bill also wrote a book called Cabeça de Porco in 2005. He wrote it with Celso Athayde and Luis Eduardo Soares, who is a well-known expert on Brazilian society. The book talks about unfairness and violence in Brazil and suggests ways to solve these problems. MV Bill appeared in an episode of a TV show called "Black in Latin America." He is also known for releasing one of the first Brazilian grime songs, "Cidadão Comum Refém", in 2002. He was inspired by music from the artist Dizzee Rascal.
Early Life
Alexandre Pereira Barbosa was born on January 3, 1974. He grew up in the Cidade de Deus neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. His father, Mano Juca Barbosa, worked as a firefighter. His mother, Dona Cristina, was a housewife.
His younger sister, Kamilla "Kmila CDD" Barbosa, is also a famous rapper. She is considered one of the biggest female rap artists in Brazil.
Music Albums
MV Bill has released several music albums throughout his career.
- 1998: Traficando Informação
- 2002: Declaração de Guerra
- 2006: Falcão, O Bagulho É Doido
- 2010: Causa E Efeito
Movie Soundtracks
MV Bill's music has also been featured in movies.
- 2011: Beat the World
Acting Roles
MV Bill has also acted in several television shows and movies.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2010 | Malhação | Antônio |
| 2013 | Odeio o Dia dos Namorados | Tonhão |
| 2018 | Me Chama de Bruna | Cícero |
| 2024 | Volta por Cima | Lindomar de Souza |
See also
In Spanish: MV Bill para niños
