Zé Neto Publicly Apologizes to Anitta

Overview

• This week Zé Neto told the Nativíssimo podcast that he regrets a 2022 comment referencing Anitta and wants to ask her forgiveness in person.
• He said the remark came when he was drinking heavily, that he still feels guilt, and that he has not seen or had contact with Anitta since the 2022 episode.
• Zé Neto linked his change in outlook to a 2024 pause for treatment for depression and substance dependence and to a renewed engagement with church.
• The original 12 May 2022 comment, made during a Sorriso (MT) show while criticizing the Lei Rouanet, drew strong online backlash and raised questions about public payments for municipal concerts.
• No public response from Anitta has been reported and the reported apology does not include confirmation of a face-to-face reconciliation.