In a candid and emotional video posted to his social media accounts, Brazilian sertanejo singer Matheus, one half of the popular duo with Kauan, has broken his silence following the recent announcement of his divorce from wife Paula Aires. The couple had been together for 14 years before their separation was made public last week.
In the video, Matheus directly addressed his followers and spoke about a difficult conversation he had with his now ex-wife. He confessed that he had not been able to live with his own conscience, stating, "I went through phases in my life where I really made a lot of mistakes, I fell into temptations, and in some moments I couldn't distinguish what was right from what was wrong."
The singer reflected on the unique challenges of life on the road as a touring musician, describing the constant need to be spiritually protected. He emphasized that while he has always been a person of strong faith, he had become distant from God and was going through an extremely complicated period in both his personal and professional life.
Matheus explained that this difficult phase began some time ago and that he felt it was important to be transparent with Paula about the errors he had committed, for which he expressed no pride. His public admission marks the first time he has spoken in detail about the reasons behind the end of his long-term marriage.
The separation was first announced by the artist himself on social media the previous week. In that initial post, Matheus expressed gratitude to Paula Aires for their 14 years together, writing, "Our story was written in a beautiful way. With love, admiration, partnership, and a lot of dedication."
The public confession has drawn significant attention from fans and media, as the duo Matheus & Kauan is one of the most successful acts in Brazilian sertanejo music. The personal revelation adds a layer of public vulnerability to the singer's persona, moving beyond the music to address deeply personal matters of faith, conscience, and marital breakdown.
Based on reporting from g1.