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Dina Di
Rapper

Dina Di

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Giving women’s experiences a prominent voice in Brazilian rap.

Confidências de uma Presidiária · Irmã de Cela

Born
19 February 1976
Birthplace
Campinas
Died
March 2010

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Dina Di

Dina Di was a Brazilian rapper and the lead voice of Visão de Rua. Her lyrics addressed prison, gender expectations and social struggle.

Early life

Campinas

Born Viviane Lopes Matias and used the name Dina Di from adolescence.

Career

  1. Early career

    Visão de Rua

    Joined the hip-hop group.

  2. 2000–2001

    Hutúz recognition

    The group received female-rap awards.

Selected work

Confidências de uma Presidiária

A song associated with her account of incarceration.

Irmã de Cela

Another of her recognised songs.

Beyond work

Prison performances

Performed in women’s prisons.

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