Projota Biography: Age, Net Worth, Daughter, Career, Songs, Movies, Real Name, Wife

José Tiago Sabino Pereira, best known as Projota is a Brazilian rapper, composer, producer, and occasional actor who earned recognition in Brazil’s hip hop scene through a combination of battle rap, honest storytelling, and lyrical vulnerability.

He first caught widespread attention with his studio debut Foco, Força e Fé (2014), which brought tracks like “Enquanto Você Dormia” and “O Homem Que Não Tinha Nada” into wide rotation. Over the years, he has also appeared in television and cinema, and participated in the reality show Big Brother Brasil.

Profile

• Full name: José Tiago Sabino Pereira
• Nickname: Projota
• Date of birth: 11 April 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: São Paulo, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Profession: Rapper, composer, music producer, actor
• Parents: Mother: Dirce Sabino Pereira (deceased)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: Marieva Pereira (born 8 February 2020)
• Relationship status: N/A
• Net worth: Approx. USD 3.07 million

Early Life and education

José Tiago Sabino Pereira was born on 11 April 1986 in São Paulo. His mother, Dirce Sabino Pereira, suffered a stroke when he was seven and remained in a vegetative state for about two years before dying, after which Projota went to live with his grandmother, Lourdes, who helped raise him and his cousins.

He began engaging with rap culture in his teens and became involved in battle rap circuits. He has said that his first musical alias was “JT,” but later adopted “Projota,” a name combining “pro” (professionalism) and “Jota,” referencing his first name initial.

Personal Life

In 2020 Projota announced the birth of his daughter Marieva in São Paulo, from his relationship with Tâmara Contro. He does not appear to be married, and there is limited details about any other long-term romantic relationships or family beyond his daughter.

Career

Projota’s entrance into the Brazilian rap industry came through battle rap: he won the Batalha da Santa Cruz four times and the Rinha dos MCs three times in the mid-2000s. Early works included an EP Carta aos Meus (2009), and subsequent mixtapes Projeção (2010) and Projeção pra Elas (2011).

He also released Muita Luz (2013) as a mixtape, which helped expand his audience. His first full studio album under a major label was Foco, Força e Fé (2014), released via Universal Music. That album featured collaborations with Negra Li, Marcelo D2, Dado Villa-Lobos, and others. It delivered hits like “Enquanto Você Dormia” and “O Homem Que Não Tinha Nada.”

Later studio albums included A Milenar Arte de Meter o Louco (2017), Tributo aos Sonhadores I (2019), and Tempestade Numa Gota D’Água (2020). He released a live DVD 3Fs ao Vivo in 2016, which earned gold certification for sales above 40,000 copies.

Outside music, Projota has acted in television series — for example in Carcereiros (2018) and Ninguém Tá Olhando (2019). He also joined Big Brother Brasil in 2021 (season 21), staying in the house until being evicted after 51 days, finishing in 14th place.

Net worth

Projota’s net worth is estimated at around USD3.07 million. His revenue sources likely include streaming, music sales, publishing rights, live shows, and acting.

Social Media

• Instagram: @projota
• YouTube: Projota Oficial

Filmography

• Carcereiros
• Ninguém Tá Olhando

Discography

Studio albums:

• Foco, Força e Fé
• A Milenar Arte de Meter o Louco
• Tributo aos Sonhadores I
• Tempestade Numa Gota D’Água

Live albums:

• Realizando Sonhos
• 3Fs ao Vivo
• AMADMOL ao Vivo

EPs:

• Carta aos Meus
• Projeção
• Projeção pra Elas
• Muita Luz