'Anti-Oruam Law': Bill attempting to prohibit the municipality from hiring artists who glorify crime begins its legislative process.
The name 'Anti-Oruam Law' refers to the Rio de Janeiro rapper Oruam, whose songs address themes related to crime and drug use.
247 - City councilors in Rio de Janeiro have begun processing a bill, known as the 'Anti-Oruam Law,' which seeks to prohibit the municipality from hiring artists whose works promote organized crime or drug use. This information was released by the portal [website name missing]. G1 on February 18, 2025.
The proposal, filed by councilors Pedro Duarte (Novo) and Talita Galhardo (PSDB) last Monday (17), aims to prevent public resources from being used to finance shows, artists and events open to children and young people that promote illicit practices.
The project, which still needs to go through several stages in the Rio de Janeiro legislature, will initially be analyzed by the relevant committees of the City Council. After the reports are issued, the text will go to a plenary vote and, if approved, will be sent to the mayor for signature or veto.
The name 'Anti-Oruam Law' refers to the Rio de Janeiro rapper Oruam, whose songs address themes related to crime and drug use. Oruam, son of Marcinho VP, leader of the Comando Vermelho gang imprisoned since 1996, gained prominence in the music scene and was one of the attractions at Lollapalooza 2024. During his performance, the artist called for his father's release, which generated debates about the influence of his lyrics on young audiences.
