Teresa Padrón, the manager of the late Cuban reggaeton artist José Manuel Carvajal Zaldívar, known artistically as El Taiger, shared an emotional message on Instagram to mark one month since the singer's passing. Accompanying a tribute video, Teresa expressed her grief and gratitude towards El Taiger, describing him as a unique and unforgettable person in her life.
"My dear friend, you were and will always be one of a kind," wrote Teresa, expressing the deep sadness caused by the absence of her friend and colleague, and highlighting the void his death has left in her daily life. “I hurt so much from your departure, José,” she continued in her message, adding that while she is grateful to God for the time they shared, she regrets not having had more moments to spend together.
"Today marks a month without you. Today I have to accept the harsh reality that I will no longer see you, that we will no longer talk, that there will be no more laughter and jokes between us, no more calls at all hours, I will no longer hear your voice, your tears, or your joy," the young woman wrote alongside the video.
With words full of emotion, Teresa also expressed her hope of reuniting someday with El Taiger, saying, "I love you, my little black man, soar high and may God watch over you in heaven. One day, we will meet again." These words reflect the pain of her loss.
The artistic community and its followers continue to show their support and tribute to the musical and personal legacy of El Taiger, who passed away on October 10, 2024, leaving an indelible mark on reggaeton and on all those who knew him closely.
On another note, Teresa Padrón is seeking the support of other artists for a petition that urges the Miami-Dade prosecutor's office to charge Damián Valdez-Galloso with first-degree murder for the musician's death. On her Instagram account, Teresa called on the artistic community and the public to share the petition link, arguing that the current charge of second-degree murder does not adequately reflect the severity of the crime. Valdez's next hearing is scheduled for November 22, and Teresa expressed her concern over a potential plea deal that could lessen his sentence.
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