The arrest of Brazilian funk singer MC Poze do Rodo on charges of inciting crime in his lyrics and connections to a criminal gang has sparked significant outrage among artists and intellectuals. Activists view this as part of a broader effort to criminalize funk music and Black culture in Brazil, a trend researchers link to systemic racism since the end of slavery in 1888. The singer, who gained fame by depicting life in favelas and opposes crime, claims his arrest is unjust and lacks evidence.
Activists say the case is the latest example of the criminalisation of funk music and, by extension, of Black culture; something researchers argue has been a systemic feature of Brazilian society since the abolition of slavery in 1888.
This is persecution [against me], the funk singer told journalists as he was transferred from the police station to jail. There is no evidence.
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