By Alex Chen | March 24, 2026
Rio de Janeiro’s mayor has barred singer Chappell Roan from a major beachfront concert series following an alleged incident involving a young fan at a Sao Paulo hotel.
Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere stated on social media that Roan “would never perform at Todo Mundo no Rio while he’s still in office,” after Brazilian soccer player Jorginho Frello publicly accused the singer’s security of mistreating his family.
The Copacabana Beach series, known for free large-scale performances, has previously hosted global acts including Madonna and Lady Gaga, with Shakira scheduled to headline in May.
Cavaliere also expressed support for Frello’s family, writing: “By the way, [Frello], your little one is already the guest of honor from the organization in May!”
The message referred to Frello’s 11-year-old stepdaughter, Ada Law.
Frello described his stepdaughter as an enthusiastic fan who hoped to see Roan.
“My daughter woke up extremely excited,” he wrote via Instagram. “She even made a sign because she was so happy to see an artist she really admires.”
According to Frello, Ada Law and her mother, Catherine Harding, saw Roan at breakfast but maintained their distance.
“My daughter recognized her, got excited, and wanted to make sure it was really her,” Frello said. “She simply walked past the singer’s table, looked to confirm it was her, smiled, and went back to sit with her mother.”
He alleged that a security guard intervened aggressively after the incident, causing the child distress.
“My daughter got super scared and cried a lot,” Frello added. “Honestly, I don’t know in what world just passing by a table and looking … can be considered harassment.”
Frello criticized Roan’s relationship with fans: “Without your fans you would be nobody. And to the fans, she does not deserve your affection.”
Roan denied any interaction, stating: “I didn’t even see a woman and a child. No one came up to me. I was just sitting at breakfast in my hotel.”
She emphasized there was no engagement: “I did not, [and] they did not come up to me. They weren’t doing anything.”
Roan also clarified that the person described by Frello was not part of her security team.
