June 19, 2019

Why do new Brazil rappers go right-wing?

“The lefties of Vila Madalena have never seen a body splayed out on the ground. If they’ve ever seen a coffin it’s because their dog died – or their grandad of old age” - Brazilian rapper Ricardo Alves explains to the Guardian why he supports new Brazilian far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro. He believed Brazil’s left is obsessed over “secondary issues” such as transgender bathrooms rather crime and healthcare. There are other rappers that feel similar - Luiz O Visitante or PapaMike who stand for same values, such as anti-abortion, pro-police, pro-God, pro-gun...