Planet Hemp

Planet Hemp was a Brazilian rap rock band, formed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1993, known for starting the career of rappers Marcelo D2 and B Negão for its lyrics supporting the legality of cannabis. The band's original members was Marcelo D2 (vocals), Skunk (vocals), Rafael Crespo (guitars), Formigão (bass) and Bacalhau (drums). The band broke up in 2001 due to differences between the band members, and Marcelo D2 and B Negão are increasing focus on their solo projects. Since 2012 the band reunited and released the album Jardineiros. in June of 2025, the band announced their disbandment and farewell tour.

Planet Hemp
Background information
Origin	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres	Rap rock samba rock funk rock ragga
Years active	1993–2001 2012–2025 (reunions: 2003, 2010)
Labels	Chaos Som Livre
Members	Marcelo D2 Formigão B Negão Pedro Garcia Nobru
Past members	Skunk Bacalhau Black Alien Rafael Crespo

Band members

Current members

• Marcelo D2 – vocals (1993–2001, 2012–present)
• Formigão – bass (1993–2001, 2012–present)
• B Negão – vocals (1994–1996, 1997–2001, 2012–present)
• Pedro Garcia – drums (1999–2001, 2012–present)
• Nobru – guitars (2015–present)

Touring members

• Daniel Ganjaman - keyboards, guitar, bass (2018 - Present)
• DJ Castro - turntables, samples (2018 - Present)

Former members

• Skunk – vocals (1993–1994, his death)
• Bacalhau – drums (1993–1998)
• Black Alien – vocals (1997–2001)
• Rafael Crespo – guitars (1993–2001, 2012–2013)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

• (1995) Usuário
• (1997) Os Cães Ladram Mas a Caravana Não Pára
• (2000) A Invasão do Sagaz Homem Fumaça
• (2022) Jardineiros

Live/video albums

• (2001) MTV ao Vivo: Planet Hemp
• (2024) Baseado em Fatos Reais: 30 Anos de Fumaça