The Cuban influencer known as El Kende de Cayo Hueso and his partner Esmeralda shared heartbreaking news with their followers this Tuesday: they have lost the baby they were expecting.
After weeks of absence from social media, the couple decided to break the silence with a video in which they explained the reason for their disappearance. “We have been lost for two weeks without posting anything, and people are wondering if something has happened. In a way, we made our life public, and you deserve to know this news,” El Kende explained. He then revealed with deep sorrow that “Esmeralda suffered an accident in which she lost the baby”.
The video, which they admitted to having recorded several times due to the emotional difficulty of facing the moment, was their way of communicating what had happened and closing a chapter. “We came together to be able to do it. I hope you respect our mourning,” the influencer requested, expressing gratitude for the ongoing support from their community.
For her part, Esmeralda explained that the news has been “strong and very difficult” for both of them. She recalled that, just as they shared the joyful news of the pregnancy, they felt they also needed to communicate this painful loss, though it was with sadness. “I hope that you respect our space, our mourning. It’s not easy to talk about this subject; it’s very hard. It has been about two weeks, but for us, it will remain painful. We want you to respect that silence and not talk to us about this topic anymore,” she expressed.
The couple clarified that they do not wish to discuss the topic publicly again. “We want to talk about this topic as little as possible; the only time we will discuss this is in this video,” concluded El Kende, before once again thanking those who support them.
Shortly after the video was released, El Kende also shared a story on Instagram dedicated to his son, whom he called Ethan. Against a black background, he wrote: “Ethan, you will always live in my heart. I love you, my son”, accompanied by a broken heart emoji and a white dove. The gesture touched hundreds of followers who continue to send messages of support and affection on social media.
Following the publication of the video and the farewell message, numerous figures from Cuban entertainment reacted on social media to express their support for the couple.
The news generated a wave of reactions among Cuban artists and creators. Gloria Estefany wrote, “Forces is too little for what I can wish you,” while Samantha Espineira assured them, “I’m here for whatever you need.” Oniel Bebeshito commented, “My brother, I stand by you in this immense pain,” and Michelito Dando Chucho expressed, “That's tough, man.” El Chulo lamented, “What a sad piece of news,” and Camila Arteche told them, “Fly high, Ethan.” Support was also shown by Rachel Arderí, Samantha Hernández, Charly and Johayron, Dale Pututi, Pokercito, Yulien Oviedo, and Iraisel.
The relationship between El Kende and Esmeralda has been marked by highly celebrated moments within their digital community. Last December, the influencer proposed to her during a concert by Oniel Bebeshito in Miami, and in early 2025, they shared the revelation of their baby's gender: a boy.
"A little Kende. An emotion that leaves me speechless," wrote El Kende back then, after seeing the blue smoke surrounded by his friends and family. "I still can't believe it, a mini Kende," he added, during one of the happiest moments they experienced as a couple.
Today, in contrast, they face one of the saddest moments. Since their video, they have requested something simple yet essential: respect, silence, and empathy. From CiberCuba, we send our sincerest condolences to El Kende de Cayo Hueso and Esmeralda during this painful time. Stay strong!
Frequently asked questions about the loss of the baby of El Kende from Key West and Esmeralda
What happened to El Kende and Esmeralda's baby?
The Kende from Key West and his partner Esmeralda lost the baby they were expecting due to an accident that Esmeralda experienced. The couple shared the news through a video in which they explained the reason for their recent absence on social media and requested respect for their mourning and personal space.
How did El Kende and Esmeralda communicate the loss of their baby to their followers?
El Kende and Esmeralda announced the loss of their baby through a video on social media, where they expressed their grief and requested respect for their grieving process. They recorded the video several times due to the emotional difficulty of the moment and clarified that they do not plan to speak further about the topic publicly.
How have other figures in Cuban entertainment reacted to the news of El Kende and Esmeralda?
Numerous figures from Cuban entertainment have expressed their support for El Kende and Esmeralda following the news of their baby's loss. Artists such as Gloria Estefany, Samantha Espineira, Oniel Bebeshito, and Camila Arteche, among others, sent messages of strength and condolences to the couple through social media.
What was El Kende's reaction after the loss of his baby?
El Kende shared a farewell message to his son in an Instagram story, writing: “Ethan, you will always live in my heart. I love you, my son,” accompanied by a broken heart emoji and a white dove. This gesture touched his followers, who continue to send expressions of support and affection.
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