[3] (In 2006, however, another controversy between Sapão and the police ensued after he allegedly took part in a proibidão funk by MC Colibri, also arrested under suspicions of drug trafficking and condoning crime.

The following year he released his greatest hit, "Eu Tô Tranquilão", and he subsequently began to appear in DJ Marlboro-produced compilations and performing in shows nationwide.

Sapão was also notable for performing at wedding parties, with his most remarkable one being at the marriage of actors Bruno Gagliasso and Giovanna Ewbank in 2010.

He was buried one day later at the Cemitério da Penitência in Caju, Rio,[7] and was survived by his wife Alessandra Fernandes and four children – Pedro, Kevin, Odara and Brisa.

[9] Sapão stated in a 2015 interview that his musical style was mostly influenced by American funk, soul and pop artists such as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and Lionel Richie.