Dwarf fan defends singer after kissing man at show

The musician’s action sparked controversy, and the artist was criticized on social media. The incident took place last Saturday (2) during the Festa de Agosto in São Lourenço da Mata, Pernambuco. The man who went on stage is a cameraman and was working at the event. The Brazilian Dwarf Association (Annabra) released an official statement to condemn the incident. ‘The fact that a person with dwarfism, at a certain moment, consents to or participates in a scene like this does not mean that the entire community accepts it or finds it funny,’ the statement sent to Splash says. Actions like this reinforce prejudice and turn bodies into entertainment. The exposure of a woman with a disability in an act of public mockery hurts not only the direct victim but our entire community, which daily fights for respect, access to health, education, and social inclusion. Annabra stated that they will report the case to the court. ‘We will not stay silent. We appeal to society, the media, and artists to use their spaces and talents to promote respect, inclusion, and awareness, rather than perpetuating historical prejudices.’ The report reached out to Nattan’s team. The story will be updated if the artist comments on the case. The Rainha Matos page shared an alleged comment from Nattan on social media but does not specify the post it was written on. ‘It was $1,000 for each, I didn’t just pay him. It’s always $1,000 for the couple. I do this in almost every show and with everyone. Anyone can come on stage and kiss who they want. And the dwarfs can join me, it’s all benefit here.’