Marcelo D2 (born Marcelo Maldonado Peixoto, November 5, 1967, in Rio De Janeiro) is a Brazilian rapper,A former vocalist of the band Planet Hemp, he started his solo career in 1998 with the album Eu Tiro ，A former vocalist of the band Planet Hemp, he started his solo career in 1998 with the album Eu Tiro Onda, The album was recorded in his studio by David Corcos, and was mixed in New York and Los Angeles by Carlos Bass and Murio Caldato Jr. Eu Tiro Onda was well accepted by the public and rap movement within Sao Paulo, earning respect from names such as Black Alien, Ze Gonzalez, Dj nuts and Bnegao.'

Marcelo returned to Rio de Janeiro with a pregnant girlfriend who gave birth to his son Luca. He found renewed success after restarting his solo career with the participation of the Hemp Family, a group formed by the pioneers of rap in Rio de Janeiro.