Pedro Sampaio and his boyfriend Henrique Meinke have shared rare backstage photographs following their recent reconciliation, posing together after the NFL Rio Game.
Fashion designer Henrique Meinke, 25, published the carousel of images on social media on Wednesday, September 30, showing private moments behind the scenes of the American football fixture. The major sporting event took place on September 27 at the iconic Maracana Stadium in the northern zone of Rio de Janeiro.
Music for the showpiece halftime entertainment was led by the Brazilian DJ, 28, alongside Puerto Rican pop star Ricky Martin, 54. In one of the photos from the post, Meinke is seen embracing Sampaio directly on the grass of the Maracana pitch after the performance finished.
Accompanying the pictures, Meinke wrote in his caption that Sampaio deserved everything he was achieving in his career and declared that he loved him. The musician quickly replied in the comments section, describing the occasion as a perfect day.
Halftime Show at the Maracana
The musical collaboration brought together Sampaio, who was born in Rio de Janeiro, and international pop icon Martin before thousands of spectators at Brazil's most celebrated sporting arena. The stadium, which previously hosted two FIFA World Cup finals, served as the venue for the league's major South American showcase. The halftime spectacle featured rehearsals between the two artists, blending Brazilian rhythms with global pop music as Martin even tried dancing samba during their routine.
Relationship and Reconciliation
The public tribute marks a significant moment for the couple, who originally began dating in 2023. After being together for roughly two years, they went through a separation that lasted for several months between late 2025 and September 2026.
Since rekindling their romance in September, the pair have resumed appearing together publicly at social events and across their digital platforms. Their affectionate embrace on the Maracana pitch stands as one of their most candid public displays since reuniting.
Pedro Sampaio has established himself as one of Brazil's leading DJs and music producers, celebrated for blending energetic funk carioca beats with mainstream dance pop. His appearance alongside Ricky Martin during the American football contest represents another major milestone in his performing career as he continues to tour and produce new music.
