Anitters
Known for their loyalty and willingness to defend the artist, the Anitters play a crucial role in the singer's successful career and are often referred to as the largest fandom in Brazil and one of the biggest in Latin America.
[4] To continue demonstrating their strength on social media, the fan club created its own platform called StoryTold, designed exclusively for Anitters, with strict participation criteria.
[5] The purpose of the platform is to allow fans to share their feelings and organize actions in support of the singer without interference from "haters" — people who spread hateful messages online.
[6] To prevent haters from using the app, individuals interested in creating a profile on StoryTold must fill out a form and undergo a sort of interview conducted by volunteer fans.
[9] The MP addressed the losses in the culture and tourism sectors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Carreras's amendment suggested preventing the collection of royalties by any individual or legal entity other than the performer at public or private events.
The project, authored by Serafim Venzon (PDT), proposes to exempt public bodies and philanthropic entities from paying copyright for the use of musical works at events.
[18][19] On September 26, 2022, Anitta's fans also demonstrated their influence outside the music field by boosting an event supporting then-presidential candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT).
[20] The event, called Super Live Brasil da Esperança, was held at the Celso Furtado Auditorium in Anhembi, São Paulo, gathering hundreds of celebrities, influencers, artists, politicians, and intellectuals.
[22] The Anitters mobilized on social media on June 11, 2024, in opposition to a bill that seeks to equate abortion after the 22nd week of gestation with the crime of homicide.
[29] One example of this behavior occurred with influencer João Pedro, known as the “Gringo Carioca,” who became a target of the Anitters after stating that Anitta was "responsible for the sexualization of Brazilian women in the U.S.".
[30] The digital content creator had his TikTok account, which had over 1.4 million followers, banned after the singer's fans reported his profile en masse, claiming he was violating the platform's guidelines.
[34] The tension between Anitta and her former label, Warner Music, had become one of the most popular topics on social media after the singer joked on Twitter that she would even sell her organs to get out of her contract.
[36] On March 17, 2023, which is also Fan Day, Anitters gathered in protest outside the Warner Music Brasil headquarters in Barra da Tijuca, west of Rio de Janeiro.
[42][43] This investigation focused on the use of public funds for sertanejo concerts, revealing exorbitant figures and suspicious contracts, with one of the main targets being Gusttavo Lima, a supporter of Jair Bolsonaro.
[48] The pressure from Anitta's fans helped bring visibility to the case, triggering a series of investigations and cancellations of shows funded by public resources.
[51][52] The controversy gained even more international attention when the American magazine Billboard published an article about the case in June 2022, highlighting the impact of the Anitters in addressing this issue.
[73][74][75][76] The artist frequently interacts with them on social media and has mentioned them in interviews and award shows, highlighting the support and strength of her fan base as an essential part of her journey.
