A funk singer has been arrested after performing dangerous stunts with his Lamborghini on the football pitch of a local club where he was supposed to be performing a short while later.
The incident occurred at the stadium of of Estadio Barao da Serra Negra in the city of Piracicaba, in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, where MC Ryan SP was scheduled to perform on the evening of 9th May.
Approximately an hour before his performance, MC Ryan SP drove his customised Lamborghini Huracan Evo 2022 onto the stadium's grass and executed "doughnuts," causing significant damage to the pitch.
The stadium, home to the football club XV de Piracicaba, is considered a heritage site in the city.
MC Ryan SP, born Ryan Santana, is one of Brazil's most prominent funk artists and is known for hits such as "Revoada Sem Freio" and "Casei Com a Putaria," which have gained millions of views on YouTube and Spotify.
He is also recognised for his extravagant lifestyle, which he frequently shares with his nearly 15 million Instagram followers.
The vehicle, adorned with the colours and emblem of Corinthians football club, tore up parts of the turf, leaving visible ruts and exposed soil.
There is no direct relationship between Corinthians and XV de Piracicaba, and the display of Corinthians' branding on the car has sparked criticism given that it was used to damage the home ground of an unrelated local team.
The event organiser alerted the Municipal Civil Guard, who apprehended the singer at the scene and transported him to the 1st Police District in central Piracicaba.
During the investigation, it was revealed that MC Ryan SP did not possess a valid driver's licence.
He was charged with qualified damage to public property, driving without a licence, and endangering public safety.
Following a custody hearing on 10th May, the Sao Paulo State Court granted him provisional release upon payment of a bail set at BRL 1 million (GBP 130,000).
Despite his release, the Lamborghini remains impounded at the Piracicaba Vehicle Yard as of 13th May.
The estimated cost to repair the damaged field is around BRL 250,000 (approximately GBP 33,500).
The singer is currently prohibited by court order from publicly commenting on the case.