Personal Details :
- Full Name: Léa Cristina Araújo da Fonseca
- Stage Name: Lexa
- Date of Birth: February 22, 1995
- Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Dancer
- Genres: Pop, Funk Melody, EDM
- Years Active: 2013–present
- Record Label: Som Livre
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: MC Guimê (m. 2018)
- Languages: Portuguese (native), basic English
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @lexa
- YouTube: Lexa Official
Career Overview :
- 2013–2014: Began performing as MC Lexa, uploading funk videos on YouTube and singing at Rio de Janeiro funk parties. Discovered by music producer Batutinha and signed with K2L Entertainment.
- December 2014: Released debut single “Posso Ser,” which reached Brazil’s Billboard Hot 100 Airplay Top 30 and became one of the most played songs on Brazilian radio in 2015.
- March–April 2015: Released her EP titled Posso Ser, later reissued with an additional track “Deleta.” Followed by the single “Para de Marra.”
- September 18, 2015: Released her debut studio album Disponível via Som Livre, including five tracks previously on the EP. Began the Disponível Tour in Rio de Janeiro in December.
- 2016: Transitioned management to Mallupy Entertainment following legal separation from K2L.
- 2018–2019: Released the project Só Depois do Carnaval and various hits like “Provocar” (with Gloria Groove), “Sapequinha,” and “Chama Ela.”
- 2020: Released her self-titled second album LEXA and continued evolving her pop and funk sound.
- 2021–present: Released her third studio album Mania (Nov 29, 2024); launched major headlining tours including Disponível Tour (2015–16), Só Depois do Carnaval (2019–20), and Bruta Tour (2022–24).
- Media & TV: Star of the MTV documentary series Diário da Lexa (2015–16); appeared on TV shows including Saltibum, Dancing Brasil, The Masked Singer Brasil, Dança dos Famosos, and hosted Verão Multishow.
Personal Life & Interests :
- Relationship Status: Involved with actor Ricardo Vianna since October 2023
- Expecting First Child: Announced in October 2024, Lexa and Ricardo are expecting their first baby
- Previous Marriage: Married to rapper MC Guimê from 2018 until reconciling and eventual separation in late 2023
- Education: Studied Mathematics at UFRJ, later graduated in Marketing in 2020
- Early Work: Worked as a secretary and bakery clerk before pursuing music professionally
- Interests: Passionate about dance, healthy living, fashion, traveling, and spending time spiritually reflecting and “connecting with God”
Net Worth :
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): $12 million USD
- Annual Income: Around $2 million per year from music, tours, and endorsements
- YouTube Channel Worth: Approximately $5.1 million based on ad revenue (9.3 M subscribers, ~5.3 billion views)
- Instagram Influence: 21.5 million followers—earning up to $39 million annually just from sponsored posts on that platform
- Alternate Estimate: Some sources place her net worth as high as $98 million, factoring in social media and business ventures
Awards & Achievements :
- Latin Grammy 2022: Winner – Best Samba/Pagode Album for Numanice 2
- Latin Grammy 2024 Nominee: Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance for “Da Braba” (shared with Gloria Groove & Mc Gw)
- Prêmio Multishow 2022: Winner – Hit of the Year for “Maldivas”
- Prêmio Multishow 2022: Nominee – Album of the Year (Numanice 2); Voice of the Year; Music of the Year
- Prêmio Multishow 2023: Winner – Show of the Year for the “Numanice 2023” live production
- Prêmio Multishow 2024: Nominee – Hit of the Year for “Macetando” (shared with Ivete Sangalo)
- MTV MIAW Brazil 2021: Winner – Hino do Ano for “Verdinha”
- MTV MIAW Brazil 2022: Winner – Artista Musical
- BET Awards 2022: Nominee – Best International Act
- MTV Europe Music Awards 2015: Nominee – Best Brazilian Act
Fun Facts :
- Before becoming famous, Ludmilla worked as a sales assistant in a department store.
- She began her music career under the name “MC Beyoncé” due to her admiration for the American singer.
- Ludmilla was the first Afro-Brazilian female artist to win a Latin Grammy in the Samba/Pagode category.
- She is openly bisexual and married her wife, Brunna Gonçalves, in a surprise wedding in 2019.
- Her live show series Numanice blends samba, pagode, and funk, and has sold out stadiums across Brazil.
- She has a tattoo dedicated to her wife and is known for her bold fashion and ever-changing hairstyles.