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Brazilian funk star MC Poze do Rodo spent five days in custody on charges of glorifying crime in his lyrics before being released on bail

The arrest of the singer, who is black, saw Rio police accused of racial profiling

Supporters of MC Poze do Rodo argue that funk singers 'are not criminals'

The car transporting MC Poze do Rodo is surrounded by fans after his release from Bangu 3 prison in of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A man is assisted by neighbors after fainting due to high temperatures at the Bateau Mouche favela in western Rio de Janeiro

People cool off with water at the Bateau Mouche favela in western Rio de Janeiro

A sweltering weekend in Rio saw residents crowd beaches while a leading samba school canceled its parade rehearsal on Copacabana beach

A man cools off by taking bucket baths in the Guaratiba neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, which hit 44 degrees Celcius, a record in the city