MC Cego Abusado is the stage name of Cláudio José de Souza, a funk artist from Rio de Janeiro's Maré favela. He lost his left eye in a shooting when he was young, which is where the 'Cego' part of his name comes from. In 2016, his track 'Cafajeste' with Kevin o Chris broke through, pulling in millions of views with its blunt lyrics about infidelity and sexual exploits.
His music tends to be explicit and provocative, drawing both fans who connect with its raw delivery and critics who find the content problematic. Songs like 'Cabelinho na Régua' and 'Machucando o Coleguinha' follow a similar vein. In 2018, he was arrested on weapons charges, and he has spoken about dealing with substance abuse and depression.
He works mostly as a solo performer, putting out singles and mixtapes rather than full albums. Other tracks include 'Senta Bem' and 'Toma Porradão' with MC Balakinha.
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