Anitta goes against Katy Perry and speaks out about the controversy

During an interview with the American newspaper El Nuevo Herald, published on Saturday (07), Anitta expressed discontent with the high investments destined for space travel. The 32-year-old singer stated that she does not look favorably on projects aimed at exploration outside Earth.

"It's an unnecessary waste of money. There are many people in the world in need," she said. According to the artist, "anything that involves waste or can harm the environment is something that doesn't appeal to me."

The comments were widely shared on social media, especially after internet users interpreted them as a possible indirect reference to fellow singer Katy Perry . The reason for the association would be the recent space flight made by the American in April, through a Blue Origin mission.

The controversy with Katy Perry and the comments on the web

The 40-year-old Californian artist was part of the all-female crew of the 31st mission of the New Shepard rocket, flown by Jeff Bezos' company. The journey, which lasted 11 minutes, included four minutes of weightlessness and crossed the Kármán Line, located 100 kilometers above sea level.

In addition to Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez (journalist and current partner of Bezos), Amanda Nguyen (scientist specializing in bioastronautics), Aisha Bowe (former NASA scientist), Kerianne Flynn (film producer) and Gayle King (television presenter) participated in the trip.

On social media, several users gave their opinions on the Brazilian's position. Some supported her criticism, while others highlighted alleged contradictions.

"Anitta, who has a 40-meter private jet for her and her dog, is doing even worse than a hydrogen rocket just to be comfortable," posted one user, who added: "I simply love her, but Katy Perry will always come first."

Environmental and social issues in focus

The Brazilian singer, known for her blunt speeches, sought to give visibility to issues of global impact. According to her, the resources used in space expeditions could be redirected to more urgent causes, such as reducing social inequality and preserving the planet.

The speech reinforces a critical view of the advancement of private initiatives in the aerospace sector, especially those linked to elite tourism.

Therefore, even without mentioning names directly, Anitta's statement generated intense reactions, reigniting the debate about the cost-benefit of ventures that involve large fortunes while millions of people remain in a vulnerable situation.