Diogo Defante debuts at Rock in Rio with robotic performance

Comedian and influencer Diogo Defante made his debut at the Rock in Rio festival on the Supernova Stage. His performance featured a theatrical opening where a humanoid robot appeared in place of the artist, claiming that humans are inferior to machines. This staged segment served as a commentary on his latest single, ‘Humanoide’, which critiques new technologies and artificial intelligence.

Defante, who is 35, is working to establish himself as a serious musical artist beyond his reputation for humor. His rock-inspired repertoire is influenced by bands such as Mamonas Assassinas. In recent interviews, he noted that his musical ambitions remained a primary motivation during his recovery from a recent surgery to remove a benign tumor.