Farruko, J Balvin, Tekashi 6ix9ine and other artists react to the death of El Taiger.

International artists mourn the death of El Taiger and react on social media.

El Taiger © Instagram / El Taiger
The TaigerPhoto © Instagram / El Taiger

The news of the death of José Manuel Carbajal, better known as El Taiger, has shocked the world of Cuban music. The singer passed away on October 10 at the age of 37, a week after being shot in the head.

Dozens of Cuban artists reacted with sadness and mourning to the sad news, which has also been reported in international media, provoking reactions from more figures in the music world, including J Balvin and Tekashi 6ix9ine.

J Balvin, who had sent his support to El Taiger in recent days, shared a snippet of the song "Coronamos," in which they share credits, and expressed: "Rest in peace, José. I love you, Taiger."

Instagram Capture / J Balvin

Nicky Jam shared an image of El Taiger and said: "Cuba, I'm with you, may he rest in peace."

Instagram capture / Nicky Jam

Tekashi 6ix9ine said goodbye to El Taiger with his favorite song from the Cuban, "Zelle,"

"The Tranka of Cuba. José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar. My favorite song of yours. Rest in peace, your soul, Tanke," he wrote when posting part of the music video for the song.

Instagram capture / 6ix9ine

"Rest in peace, musician of musicians," expressed Farruko alongside a photo of El Taiger.

Instagram capture / Farruko

The Puerto Rican singer Zion shared an illustration of El Taiger in his stories to say goodbye to him.

Instagram Capture / Zion

Pinto also dedicated an emotional message to him on Instagram:

Dj Africa shared several memories with the Cuban singer and expressed: "I still can't believe it.. you left us too early.. you were the most creative, the most talented, always up to date with the music, a complete artist! Just when things were getting good! Thank you for your friendship and for those lovely moments we shared together!".

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Izabela Pecherska

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