Lucas Frota
Brazilian record producer, musician, and DJ (2000–2026)
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Lucas Brito Chaves (2000 – 14 June 2026), also known as Lucas Frota, was a Brazilian record producer, musician, and DJ.[1][2] Frota was killed in a mid-air collision helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, along with five other individuals, on 14 June 2026.
2000
- Record producer
- musician
- DJ
Lucas Frota | |
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Portrait of Frota | |
| Born | Lucas Brito Chaves 2000 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | 14 June 2026 (aged 25–26) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Resting place | Cemitério Memorial do Carmo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Years active | 2012–2026 |
Early life and career
Lucas Brito Chaves was born in Rio de Janeiro in 2000. He began making music as a teenager, later building more of his career in the United States, living between Miami and Los Angeles and working with electronic music.[3] He performed at clubs and festivals and was associated with the Around The Corner collective in Miami.[4]
Frota also worked with other rappers and musicians such as Snoop Dogg and Lizzo as well as collaborating with other producers like Roger Sanchez and Josh Wink.[5]
Death
On 14 June 2026, Frota died in a helicopter crash after a mid-air collision involving two helicopters at a BYD car dealership in Rio de Janeiro; everyone, including Frota, died instantly upon impact.[6][7] Police identified Frota as one of the five passengers of the first helicopter along with American singer Oliver Tree, Argentine YouTuber Gaspi, and Argentine director Lucas A. Vignale.[8][9][10]
A public ceremony was held for Frota at Cemitério Memorial do Carmo on 15 June; he was cremated on the same day.[11][12] Around The Corner issued an official statement on his death, paying tribute to his career.[13]