The concert of Cuban reggaeton artist Oniel Bebeshito, held this Saturday at the Ritz Theatre in Elizabeth, New Jersey, experienced moments of tension when some attendees in the audience protested against the Cuban regime.
During a moment of pause in the presentation, a group of attendees expressed slogans against the Cuban dictatorship, shouting "Homeland and Life" and "Díaz-Canel you bastard," which generated mixed reactions among the audience.
A video shared on Facebook by the user identified as Arroz Congrí showcased a moment during the performance when the protest shouts occurred, which were celebrated with applause by some, while others attempted to silence them.
Alongside the #bebeshitono tag, the user commented, “there are no timbales either here or there," referring to the indifference from the reggaeton artist's audience towards the protests against the Cuban regime, both in Miami and New Jersey.
The event, promoted as the only exclusive concert in the tri-state area to celebrate Valentine's Day and Friendship Day, brought together a diverse audience at the historic Ritz Theater, which has a capacity of 3,000 people.
This is not the first time that Bebeshito has been involved in controversies related to his political stance.
In December 2024, following a concert in Miami, the boxer Yordenis Ugás criticized attendees for chanting "Suffer Otaola" instead of advocating for the freedom of Cuba and political prisoners. Ugás expressed his disappointment, stating that "a people that hates an influencer more than a communist system and dictatorship cannot be free".
In addition, the official Cuban press has defended Bebeshito, highlighting his success in concerts and criticizing figures such as Alexander Otaola, whom they described as "the unnamable."
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