The young Spanish singer Dreah, who has repeatedly expressed her love for Cuban culture, responded strongly to a criticism received on social media that accused her of wanting to "be Cuban by force."
In a video posted on both her Instagram and TikTok accounts, @dreah.oficial made clear her pride in her Spanish roots while also defending her affinity for Cuban culture.
"Who the hell told you that I want to be Cuban?" Dreah began, visibly upset in the video, which has garnered over 12 thousand likes across both platforms.
"Dude, people really like to talk trash. Spanish and with great pride. Dude, and I don't want to stop being it, but I unload on Cuban culture and that's it. That's what happens. What problem do you have with me? Come on, tell me, what problem? Why does it bother you so much, dude? If it bothers you, then you scratch it and that's it," the young woman added in her video, who has responded on other occasions on her social media, like when she was criticized for liking the cast.
Dreah's words have sparked an intense debate on social media, where opinions have been divided.
Some users came to her defense, arguing that she has every right to admire and express her love for another culture as she wishes. "Similarly, I feel the same way, I love Cubans, but I'm proud to be Spanish"; "It's a pride for us Cubans that someone from another nationality appreciates us like that, keep going, Dreah"; "We Cubans support you"; "You're Cuban at heart, and that's it"; "That's how you talk, heat it up because you are a tank," reads among the supportive messages.
However, there were also criticisms of the way she expresses her love for Cuban culture: "You don't connect with Cuban culture, you connect with Cuban ignorance, with vulgarity and lack of education; all the bad things about Cubans have stuck to you"; "With less 'asere' it's prettier; besides, you have to know where to use the word"; "The word 'asere' is for men, Cuban women don't talk saying 'asere' all the time"; "Not even Cubans say 'asere' and 'pinga' as much as you do"; "Using those words doesn't make you more Cuban, it makes you look vulgar"; "You are clinging to the worst of Cuban culture, that doesn't represent everyone," others commented.
The reactions to Dreah's video reflect a diversity of opinions about her way of expressing admiration for Cuban culture. What do you think?
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