Chappell Roan responds after soccer star Jorginho alleges 11-year-old stepdaughter was mistreated
Key Points:
- Brazilian-Italian soccer star Jorginho accused a security guard of mistreating his 11-year-old stepdaughter after she recognized Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan at a hotel in Sao Paulo during Lollapalooza Brazil.
- Jorginho claimed the security guard spoke aggressively to his wife and daughter, despite the child only expressing excitement and not asking for anything, and criticized Roan for not deserving her fans' affection.
- Chappell Roan responded by clarifying that the security guard was not her personal security and that she did not see the woman and child, emphasizing she does not hate her fans or children and criticizing the guard's assumptions.
- Rio's new mayor, Eduardo Cavaliere, stated Roan would not be allowed to perform on Copacabana Beach during his tenure, contrasting her with other artists like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Shakira, and invited Jorginho's daughter as a guest to Shakira's upcoming free concert.
- Roan, noted for her 2023 album "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" and winning the Grammy for best new artist in 2024, continues to be a prominent figure in pop culture and the queer community.