Elias Quaresma Teodoro, better known as MC Urubuzinho, took to social media to share a photo shortly before his arrest related to his participation in a funk party that escalated into violence during the carnival festivities in Santos, São Paulo. This incident involved gunfire as captured in a video that went viral, showing a large crowd of young attendees at the Morro São Bento neighborhood, some holding alcoholic drinks while others brandished firearms.

In the viral footage, MC Urubuzinho can be seen performing alongside an armed man, clearly referencing criminal factions, which has raised significant concerns regarding the normalization of violence in party scenes. The singer's lyrics included a direct reference to "Peixão," the leader of the Terceiro Comando Puro (TCP) faction, known for its rivalry with the Comando Vermelho (CV), a prominent drug trafficking organization, highlighting the intersection of music, crime, and street culture in Brazil.

The events not only underscore the prevalent issues of crime and gang violence in Brazil but also highlight the responsibility of public figures like Urubuzinho, who can inadvertently glamorize a dangerous lifestyle through their art. This incident raises pressing questions about the safety at public events, the influence of social media, and the role of artists in promoting or condemning violence in their communities.