It's heating up! Cubans question Lenier, Bebeshito, and 6ix9ine: "They are using El Taiger's image to make money."

Influencers and family members of El Taiger have criticized Lenier, Tekashi 6ix9ine, and Oniel Bebeshito for including the image of the deceased artist in the music video for their collaboration "Papita frita."

Cubanos cuestionan a Lenier, Bebeshito y 6ix9ine © chisme_con_flow / Instagram / 6ix9ine / YouTube
Cubans question Lenier, Bebeshito, and 6ix9ine.Photo © chisme_con_flow / Instagram / 6ix9ine / YouTube

In recent hours, several Cuban influencers have raised their voices to question artists Lenier, Tekashi 6ix9ine, and Oniel Bebeshito for the recent collaboration in the single "Papita frita."

The discontent arose from the music video of the song, which included an image of the late Cuban artist El Taiger, generating a wave of criticism among the singer's followers and family.

In a video posted on Instagram, a group of young Cubans can be seen debating the use of El Taiger's image in the music video.

One of the influencers expressed their outrage, pointing out that the involved artists were "using the image of a deceased person to make money." This statement has ignited social media, where numerous users have supported the opinions expressed in the video.

The criticism is not only limited to the fans of urban music but also came from El Taiger's own family. Jorge Junior, the cousin of the deceased singer, spoke out firmly through his social media, requesting that the producers of the music video remove the image of his relative, as they did not have his approval for what he described as a "supposed tribute."

"Papita frita" was released as a collaboration between Lenier, Tekashi 6ix9ine, and Oniel Bebeshito, generating expectations among fans. However, the controversy surrounding the use of El Taiger's image has overshadowed the premiere and sparked a debate about ethical boundaries in the music industry.

This controversy has also reopened the discussion about respecting deceased artists and their legacies, placing at the center of the debate the need to consult the family before making visual references in artistic productions.

At the time of the publication of this news, none of the three mentioned artists have issued official comments regarding the criticisms, leaving the question of whether any measures will be taken to resolve the situation.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but I live in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as a writer in the Entertainment section.


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