Preta Gil

Preta Maria Gadelha Gil Moreira , better known as Preta Gil (; 8 August 1974 – 20 July 2025), was a Brazilian singer, entrepreneur and television personality.

The daughter of Gilberto Gil, she has made a name for herself on the Brazilian music scene. Recognized for her vibrant personality, joyful music and strong defence of LGBTQIA+ rights, Gil stood out for her work both on stage and behind the scenes in the local music industry. She died at the age of 50 after a battle with colorectal cancer.

Early life Preta Maria Gadelha Gil Moreira was born in Rio de Janeiro, the daughter of singer-songwriter Gilberto Gil and Sandra Gadelha. Also she was the first cousin of the singer and musician Moreno Veloso (son of Caetano Veloso with his first wife, Andrea Gadelha) and the second cousin of actress Patricia Pillar and pop singer Luiza Possi. She was also related to Brazilian rock singer Marina Lima. In 2018, it was the block with the largest audience at Rio's carnival, with 760,000 revellers. She made her sapphic relationships public as well, expressing she had been bisexual since birth, and that she was proud to be "black, fat and bi", and proud of her father also being bisexual. Gil already positioned against conservatism and reactionarism in Brazil.

Gil married actor Otávio Müller in 1994 and had a son, Francisco Gil, but the relationship ended in divorce in 1995. but that marriage broke down in 2023.

Preta Gil's life and career are depicted in the 2026 documentary film Preta Gil - Eu Não Ando Só. She is also depicted in the 2026 Globoplay television documentary Meu Nome é Preta.

Health issues and death In January 2023, Gil was diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

On 15 September 2025, statues of Preta Gil and Gilberto Gil were inaugurated in a kiosk at the Copacabana Beach.

Discography

Studio albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications Title Album details Prêt-à PorterReleased: 2003 Label: Warner Sales: 20,000 PretaReleased: 2005 Label: Universal Sales: 20,000 Sou Como SouReleased: 2012 Label: DGE Entertainment Sales: 40,000 Todas as CoresReleased: 2017 Label: DGE Entertainment Sales:

Live albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications Title Album details Noite Preta Ao VivoReleased: 2010 Label: Universal Sales: 45,000 Bloco da PretaReleased: 2014 Label: Sony Sales: 10,000

Video albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications Title Album details Noite Preta Ao VivoReleased: 2010 Label: Universal Sales: 30,000 Bloco da PretaReleased: 2014 Label: Sony Sales: 20,000

Singles

Featuring + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions AlbumBRABRAPOR "Carinho de Verdade" (Featuring with various artists) 2011 55 — — Single Only "Meu Corpo Quer Você" (Naldo feat. Preta Gil) — — — Na Veia Tour "Amor, Amor" (Wanessa feat. Preta Gil) 2013 86 — — DNA Tour "Esse Amor" (Rodriguinho feat. Preta Gil) — — — O Mundo Dá Voltas "Go, Gol" (Rodrigo Alexey feat. Preta Gil) 2014 — — — One Love, One Rhythm

Tours 2008–2011: Noite Preta 2012–present: Baile da Preta

Block carnival 2009–present: Bloco da Preta

TV work Presenter and cast 2010: Vai e Vem - (GNT) 2005: Caixa Preta - (Band) 2012: The Voice Brasil 2011–2013: Esquenta! 2013: Fantástico

Online radio 2010: Noite Preta FM

Actress 2010: As Cariocas 2010: Ti Ti Ti 2009: Caminho das Índias 2008: Ó Paí, Ó 2008: Os Mutantes – Caminhos do Coração 2007: Caminhos do Coração 2003: Agora É que São Elas

Film 2006: Over the Hedge – Stella (Brazilian voice)