MC Poze do Rodo Arrested: Singer Claims 'Persecution' After Drug Trafficking Investigation

MC Poze do Rodo, a popular Brazilian singer, was arrested early Thursday morning in Rio de Janeiro on charges of apologia to crime and alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Police executed an arrest warrant at his luxury residence in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood. Upon leaving the Cidade da Polícia, Poze, visibly agitated, declared to reporters, "Isso aí é perseguição" ("That's persecution"). The arrest follows an ongoing investigation into his lyrics and alleged connections to criminal activities. The case underscores the ongoing debate surrounding the portrayal of violence and crime in popular music and its potential impact on society. Poze's legal team has yet to release an official statement. The singer was transferred to Polínter and will proceed to a custody hearing in Benfica.