Rio de Janeiro police summon streamer over homophobic attacks on actor

Rio de Janeiro police have summoned a streamer known as GH following allegations of homophobic attacks against actor João Victor Gonçalves. The incident occurred during the Rock in Rio festival.

Gonçalves, known for the production ‘Quem Ama Cuida’, has contested statements from the festival organizers. While Rock in Rio claimed the incident took place outside their security perimeter, the actor stated he was within the festival's physical barriers at the time. He noted that the organization did not contact him directly regarding the incident, though he has received support from his team and the public.

The streamer GH issued an apology following the backlash, though he also leveled accusations of racism against the actor. The event has sparked broader discussions regarding safety and the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals in public spaces.