Brazilian rapper (1976–2010)
Dina Di |
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Birth name | Viviane Lopes Matias |
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Born | 19 February 1976 Campinas |
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Died | 19 March 2010 (2010-03-20) (aged 34) |
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Genres | rap |
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Instrument(s) | vocals |
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Member of | Visão de Rua [pt] |
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Musical artist
Dina Di, stage name of Viviane Lopes Matias (19 February 1976 – São Paulo, 19 March 2010) was a Brazilian rapper and lead singer of the group Visão de Rua.
Life
Di was born in 1976 in Campinas when she was called Viviane Lopes Matias. She had a difficult upbringing. Her father choked to death in a bar and her mother was cruelly murdered.[1] She was first known as Dina Di when she was thirteen.[2]
She joined the hip hop group of Visão de Rua [pt]. The songs that she is known for include "Mente Engatilhada", "Confidências de uma Presidiária" and "Irmã de Cela". She was referred to as the "Queen of National Rap" in Brazil.[3]
Death and legacy
She died in São Paulo on 19 March 2010 after catching an infection, having given birth to a daughter on 2 March.[1]
46 years after her death and on her birthday she was featured as a Google Doodle. She was chosen because she was a role model for rap in Brazil.[3]
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