Larissa de Macedo Machado (born 30 March 1993),[2] known professionally as Anitta (Portuguese: [ɐˈnitɐ] ⓘ), is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and occasional television host.

Anitta's diamond-certified fifth studio album, Versions of Me (2022), contained the lead single "Envolver”, which topped the Billboard Brazil Songs chart and became her breakthrough hit internationally.

[24] Her first televised appearance was on 16 May 2012, on TV program Cante se Puder, on SBT, where she sang the single "Extravasa", a song recorded by axé music singer, Claudia Leitte, inside a glass of beer.

[50][51] In 2016, Anitta made her debut as a TV hostess, hosting the third season of cable television channel Multishow show Música Boa Ao Vivo(Good Music:Live).

On 25 October 2016, Ubisoft Brazil shot a flash mob in Avenida Paulista (São Paulo), where many people danced to the routine of the game in order to promote the new instalment of the series.

[67] On 18 December 2017, Anitta released a new single, "Vai Malandra", featuring MC Zaac, Maejor, Tropkillaz and DJ Yuri Martins; this was the fourth and last song from the CheckMate project.

[81] In November, Anitta released a multilingual extended play (EP) titled Solo, which has three songs in different languages, among them "Veneno" and "Não Perco Meu Tempo".

[87]) with Kevinho; "Bola Rebola" (single similar to "Vai Malandra") with Tropkillaz, J Balvin and MC Zaac; a re-recording of "Zé do Caroço" with producers Jetlag; "Te Lo Dije" with Natti Natasha and "Favela Chegou" with Ludmilla.

[94] Anitta again partnered with Major Lazer, - the first in 2017 on the song "Sua Cara" - this time on "Make It Hot", a track released on 19 June and featured on the group's Music Is the Weapon album.

[124] In partnership with Burger King, Anitta performed "Girl from Rio" at the MTV Video Music Awards on 12 September, in addition to winning her own commercial for her vegan hamburger in her name, which was widely publicized on American TV.

[127] On 18 October 2021, Anitta joined Billie Eilish, BlackPink, Barack Obama, Pope Francisco, Jaden Smith and others for the YouTube Originals special that aims to raise awareness about climate change on the planet, Dear Earth.

[133] Anitta was one of the guests at the Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) charity event, created by actor Sean Penn, in addition to performing some songs, she also auctioned off an experience with her at her shows at the Brazilian Carnival, where the winning bid was 110,000 dollars.

[182] Dressed by the Italian brand Moschino, led by creative director Jeremy Scott, Anitta attended, for her second time, the annual Met Gala 2022 ball, in May.

[187] On 18 June, Anitta performed in one of the largest stadiums in France, Le Parc de Princes, in Paris for an audience of more than 50 thousand people together with Dadju, with the song "Mon Soleil".

[223] She starred in a post-Super Bowl TV spot for the "Beat of Joy" campaign, which featured a remix of the song "Envolver" recorded in a studio powered by electricity from more than 6,000 potatoes.

[245][246] The singer took the stage at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, in front of more than 71,412 supporters and an audience of over 700 million people,[247][248][249] surpassing the global viewership of the Super Bowl halftime show.

[295][296] On 17 February, Anitta closed the Brazilian Carnival, hosting a street block party for over 1 million people in the morning and performing at the opening show of the "Desfile das Campeãs" in honor of the 40 years of the Marquês de Sapucaí.

[309] On 2 May, Anitta was honored alongside Shonda Rhimes, Amy Schumer, and Mariska Hargitay at the Variety's Power of Women event, in recognition of her contribution to the music world and for representing the CUFA (Central Única das Favelas).

The tour started in Mexico and will visit the United States, Canada, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Germany, the Netherlands, England, France, Italy, and will end in Spain.

[360] In an article for The Line of Best Fit, Anitta shared nine songs that inspired her, citing works by Mariah Carey, Luis Miguel, Beyoncé, Sean Paul, Nina Simone, CeCe Peniston, Flyleaf, Belle and Sebastian, Funk Como Le Gusta and Selena.

"[367] When she was selected as "Woman of the Year" by the Brazilian edition of GQ magazine in 2017, Anitta delivered a feminist speech,[368] speaking out about the differing treatment of female artists compared to their male counterparts.

[379][380][381][382] In May 2022, the sertanejo singer Zé Neto, part of the duo with Cristiano, made a controversial statement during a concert, claiming he didn't need resources from the Rouanet Law, nor a tattoo on his "toba" (slang for anus)[383] to show success, in an apparent dig at Anitta.

[391] In another instance, the singer faced criticism again when it was revealed that he would receive R$1.2 million from the municipal government of Conceição do Mato Dentro, Minas Gerais, funds allegedly meant for the health and education sectors.

[392] Due to the negative fallout, the municipality canceled the performances of Gusttavo Lima and the duo Bruno & Marrone, stating that the traditional 30th Cavalcade of the Jubilee of Lord Bom Jesus de Matosinhos was being embroiled in a "political and party war".

[424] Several news outlets report that Anitta played a key role in pressuring politicians regarding votes on issues involving the environment, culture, racism and homophobia, directly opposing Jair Bolsonaro.

[435] Anitta was highlighted in Bloomberg Línea's list of the 500 most influential people in Latin America in 2024, recognized for her ability to generate jobs and make investments that have boosted significant economic activities, showcasing her influence across various sectors.

[441][442] Many recording artists have cited Anitta as an influence, including Tini,[443] Christina Aguilera,[444] Katy Perry,[445] Dua Lipa,[446] Kenia Os,[447] Karol G,[448] J Balvin,[449] Becky G,[450] Natti Natasha,[451] Alicia Keys,[452] Pabllo Vittar,[453] Maluma,[454] Cardi B,[455] David Carreira,[456] Alok,[457] António Zambujo,[458] Lizzo,[459] Camila Cabello,[460] Diogo Piçarra,[461] Bruna Marquezine,[462] Luísa Sonza,[463] Luan Santana,[464] Ana Castela,[465] Rita Ora,[466] Jão,[467] Gloria Groove,[468] Marina Sena,[469] Juliette,[470] L7nnon,[471] Pedro Sampaio,[472] Kevinho,[473] Matuê,[474] Kevin O Chris,[475] Marília Mendonça,[476] Mc Cabelinho,[477] Emilio Osorio,[478] Clara Buarque,[479] Giulia Be, Flay,[480] Mallu,[481] Gretchen,[482] and Mica Condé.

[483] In addition to being a poster girl, ambassador, Anitta is sponsored and has already made commercials for different brands, including Savage Fenty,[484] Adidas,[485] Samsung,[486] Shein,[487] Burger King,[488] Elma Chips,[489] Cheetos,[490] Lays,[491] Rexona, Tinder,[492] Skol, Nubank, Claro,[493] Bacardi,[494] Estácio, Renault,[495] C&A,[496] iFood,[497] Pepsi,[498] Magazine Luiza,[499] Target,[500] Cadiveu, The Sims,[501] Free Fire,[502] Facebook Gaming,[503] Brizza Arezzo,[504] Sol de Janeiro,[505] Hope,[506] Tiffany & Co, among other brands.

[513] According to information from executives in interviews, the singer played a key role in convincing the board of the importance of listing the company on the Brazilian stock exchange, B3, along with the planned IPO in the United States.

Anitta participates in the company's business management, in addition to working on innovation projects that will help the brand to spread the consumption of meat made from plants in Brazil and in other countries.