Teresa Padrón on the controversial tribute to El Taiger at the concert of Charly and Johayron: "What matters to me is doing things right."

Teresa Padrón criticizes the unauthorized use of artificial intelligence to recreate El Taiger at a concert in Miami, emphasizing the lack of family consent and the need to protect the artist's legacy.


The use of artificial intelligence to represent El Taiger during the concert by Charly and Johayron at the Watsco Center in Miami continues to spark controversy. This time, the voice raised was that of Teresa María Padrón, the late artist's former representative, who shared a series of Instagram stories expressing her disapproval of the virtual tribute done without the consent of the family.

“What happened last night (though beautiful and exciting) was not approved by the moms or the heritage,” she stated. “The right to do something like that belongs to them and not to others.”

Through strong messages, Teresa questioned the legitimacy of recreating El Taiger on stage using artificial intelligence and made it clear that the event organizers had been notified beforehand that they did not have permission to use his image

"Everyone on the team and those involved in the event were notified days in advance that they did not have permission to do that, yet they still chose to proceed. So, who is in the wrong?"

"I care about looking after José, his children, and his family above everything else."

Far from seeking the spotlight, Teresa made it clear that her sole motivation is the well-being of the artist's family, especially his children.

“I don't care about pleasing the artists and their teams. What matters to me is doing things right and always looking out for José, his children, and his family above all else.”

In another post, he added:

"People only remember José at concerts, and nothing else. Stop trying to excuse the convenience. And that’s it!"

Instagram Capture / Teresa Padrón

He also emphasized that any use of El Taiger's image must be guided by respect and legality, and in any case, it should provide a direct benefit to his children, who were left unprotected after his death.

"José left behind four creatures that need to be cared for. The right to do something like that belongs to them. No one is taking care of the children or their family. Therefore, it is not fair for them to use his image, much less to create an AI with José."

Teresa also came to the defense of those whom she believes have truly fought for the artist: “The people who have fought the hardest for José legally have been the Barreto lawyers. Don’t talk about people you don’t know and who you don’t understand everything they have done for José, his children, and his family. Respect!"

Instagram post / Teresa Padrón

With the slogan "Always José," which she repeated in all her publications, Teresa reaffirmed her commitment to the legacy of the reggaeton artist and his family.

Frequently asked questions about the tribute to El Taiger and the legal controversies

Why is the tribute to El Taiger at the concert of Charly and Johayron controversial?

The tribute to El Taiger at the concert of Charly and Johayron is controversial because the image of the deceased artist was used through artificial intelligence without the consent of his family. Teresa Padrón, former representative of El Taiger, expressed her disapproval of the event, stating that the image rights of the reggaeton artist were not respected nor was his family consulted.

What legal actions is El Taiger's family considering regarding the use of his image?

The family of El Taiger is considering legal action for the unauthorized use of his image, as they believe that this constitutes a violation of the artist's intellectual rights. The lawyer representing one of the mothers of El Taiger's daughters has stated that necessary measures will be taken to protect the legacy and rights of the reggaeton artist.

What is Teresa Padrón's role in the controversy surrounding the tribute to El Taiger?

Teresa Padrón, former representative of El Taiger, has been vocal in her rejection of the tribute held without the consent of the artist's family. She has emphasized the importance of respecting and legalizing any use of El Taiger's image, highlighting that decisions must directly benefit his children, who were left unprotected after his death.

What has Teresa Padrón expressed about the situation of El Taiger's children?

Teresa Padrón has stated that any use of El Taiger's image must take into account the well-being of his children. She has insisted that the rights and benefits derived from the artist's legacy belong to his children, who need financial and emotional support following the loss of their father.

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Izabela Pecherska

Editor at CiberCuba. Graduated in Journalism from the Rey Juan Carlos University of Madrid, Spain. Editor at El Mundo and PlayGround.