Joel Rivas, known as Perro Primo, was arrested in the Presidente Perón district, Buenos Aires. The arrest occurred during a routine police operation on Route 58, where the singer was driving at high speed in a Fiat 500 with a 27-year-old woman.
When the Buenos Aires Police officers signaled him to stop, the artist reacted angrily and exclaimed: "Why are you stopping me? I'm going home." However, the police noticed a strong smell of marijuana and proceeded to inspect the vehicle.
The arrest of Perro Primo
During the search, they found a .380 caliber Bersa Thunder pistol with eight intact bullets and a bag with 4.4 grams of marijuana among the singer's belongings. His companion also carried two marijuana cigarettes. As a result, both were apprehended for illegal possession of a weapon of war and violation of drug laws.
La marihuana incautada en el auto de Perro Primo.
The helicopter incident in Pinamar
At the end of January, Perro Primo was involved in another controversy when a helicopter landed without authorization on a Pinamar beach. The pilot, Luciano Ventricelli, was transporting the singer for an impromptu show. During the descent, bills were thrown from the helicopter, causing a stir among tourists.
The unauthorized landing triggered a police operation and resulted in the pilot's suspension for 60 days. Perro Primo, far from hiding it, shared the moment on his social media with the phrase: "This is how a true rockstar arrives at his show."
El cantante Perro Primo y el arma secuestrada que él llevaba sin identificación.
Who is Perro Primo?
A key figure in cumbia 420, Perro Primo is one of the pioneers of the genre alongside his brother DT Bilardo. Since 2014, in a Morón studio, they experimented with a fusion of cumbia, reggaeton, trap, and Colombian cumbia, giving rise to this musical phenomenon.
Cumbia 420 gained popularity with artists like L-Gante,reaching millions of plays on platforms like YouTube and Spotify. Besides his musical style, Perro Primo established a distinctive image, characterized by sportswear, flashy rings, and a logo inspired by Hot Wheels.
"I was looking for a trademark that would set me apart. An artist needs good music, an unmistakable voice, and something that makes him unique. I stole the logo from Hot Wheels because I like crashes, and it turned out great," he explained in an interview.
With a career marked by irreverence and controversy, Perro Primo remains a central figure in the declining cultural and musical scene.
