MC Jacaré Biography: TikTok, Girlfriend, Age, Net Worth, Career, Songs, Real Name

Pedro Henrique Mendes Mesquita, professionally known as MC Jacaré is a Brazilian funk artist, songwriter, producer, and arranger whose energetic tracks have made waves on streaming platforms and social media across Brazil.

He first drew widespread attention with the viral hit “Comprei um Lança,” which combined elements of funk and forró rhythms and became especially popular on TikTok and Spotify.

Profile

• Full name: Pedro Henrique Mendes Mesquita
• Nickname: MC Jacaré
• Date of birth: December 5, 2002
• Age: 23 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
• State of origin: Goiás
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Profession: Singer, songwriter, producer, arranger
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Net worth: $0.6 million

Early Life and education

Pedro Henrique Mendes Mesquita, now at the age of 23, was born Pedro Henrique Mendes Mesquita in 2002 in Goiânia, in the state of Goiás, Brazil. He was raised in the Urias Magalhães neighborhood of northern Goiânia. From a young age, he showed interest in music, learning guitar and experimenting with beats on a basic computer setup. In his adolescent years, he began composing and making tracks using free or low-cost digital tools and uploading his work online.

Personal Life

MC Jacaré appears to keep most aspects of his personal life private. There hasn’t been any record of him being in a relationship at this time.

Career

MC Jacaré began sharing his musical creations on the internet during his teenage years. In about 2019, he released tracks like “Pra Melhorar Meu Dia” (a parody of “Dois Corações” by the trio Melim) and “Implorou pra Sentar” (a take on “Liberdade Provisória” by Henrique & Juliano). These early releases helped him gain visibility beyond his local scene.

His major breakthrough came in 2020 with “Comprei um Lança,” inspired by Rita Lee’s song “Lança Perfume.” The track went viral, entering charts on streaming platforms in Brazil. He later recorded a forró version of the song in collaboration with Xand Avião, which further broadened its reach.

Another track that gained strong public traction was “Senta no Fazendeiro,” originally released in 2019 but becoming viral later. In 2021, MC Jacaré released his first EP with Som Livre titled Sempre Fui Assim, deploying influences from funk proibidão and continuing to expand his musical footprint.

In 2022, he dropped singles such as “Pequi de Goiás,” and “Vento Forte,” with the latter integrating elements of electro-funk and becoming one of his most successful tracks after “Comprei um Lança.”

In 2024, he released his debut full album Eletrofunk Raiz, in which he worked with collaborators like Luan Pereira, Hungria, MC Kevin O Chris, DJ TF, and DJ Kaio MPC.

Net worth

MC Jacaré’s is estimated to be at least $0.6 million. Given his career trajectory, his income is likely derived from streaming royalties, performance fees, music publishing, and collaborations.

Social Media

• YouTube: McJacareOficial
• Instagram: @mcjacare_

Discography

• Sempre Fui Assim (2021)
• Comprei um Lança (2020)
• Pequi de Goiás (2022)
• Vento Forte (2022)
• Eletrofunk Raiz (2024)