The former representative of El Taiger, Teresa Padrón, decided to clarify her stance on the controversy that arose from the use of a virtual recreation of the reggaeton artist during the concert of Charly and Johayron on April 12 at the Watsco Center in Miami. Through an Instagram live, Teresa made it clear that she did not approve of the tribute and that her only commitment is to the family and the children of the deceased artist.
In her statement, Teresa explained that days before the event, she promoted the concert at the request of the promoter, and even recorded a video with Anita, El Taiger's daughter. She claims that she did this without knowing that artificial intelligence was planned to project the singer on stage.
“I made the video with Anita… without any malice and without thinking about it. After that, Charly reposted my promo and mentioned that surprises were coming, but I didn’t know what they were going to do. No one had told me anything about a tribute, he clarified.
“I never approved anything.”
After that incident, she was contacted by the lawyers of El Taiger's estate, who sought to know if she had given permission for the use of the image. Teresa was emphatic that she had no connection to that tribute nor had she endorsed it in any way.
Although she acknowledged that the moment was emotional, Teresa Padrón also pointed out that it was disrespectful to do so without approval, especially considering that they had already been warned not to use artificial intelligence.
“What they did was really nice, I won't take that away from anyone, but the tribute could have been done differently. When they were told not to use artificial intelligence, they should have respected that,” she said. “If they wanted to pay tribute, it needed to be something else and approved by the heritage. It wasn't theirs to do.”
Teresa also took the opportunity to defend the mothers of the artist's children and the lawyers handling the case, many of whom —as she revealed— work pro bono, meaning they do not get paid.
“I am not involved in the lawsuit, I am just saying that I support the mothers and their children.” “I have to support what the heritage says because they are the ones defending José's children. I will always fight for what is right.”
Additionally, he lamented that people speak publicly without having real information: “Everyone talks freely without knowing the truths. No one knows why José's music isn't released. They speak without basis.”
He also criticized that so far, El Taiger's children have not received any economic benefits from the use of his image or his musical legacy.
"When I said that it belonged to the children, it was because they haven't received a single dollar," he emphasized.
Teresa insisted that she has no personal issues with the artists and hopes that her position will not be misunderstood. She even left open the possibility that Charly and Johayron were unaware that the tribute was not approved, although she believes they could clarify it publicly now.
"Maybe they thought it was approved. I don't know that. But they could come out and say whether they knew or not."
Frequently Asked Questions about the Controversy Surrounding the Tribute to El Taiger at the Concert of Charly and Johayron
Why didn't Teresa Padrón approve the tribute to El Taiger organized by Charly and Johayron?
Teresa Padrón did not approve the tribute because she was neither consulted nor informed about the use of artificial intelligence to represent El Taiger on stage, something that required the consent of the estate and the family of the deceased artist.
What controversy arose over the use of El Taiger's image at the concert?
The controversy arose because the duo Charly and Johayron used artificial intelligence technology to project a virtual image of El Taiger without the authorization of his family or the artist's estate. This has been regarded as a violation of El Taiger's image rights and intellectual property, and has led the mothers of his children to announce legal actions.
What is the audience's stance on the tribute to El Taiger?
The audience's reaction has been divided. Many fans defend the tribute as a way to keep El Taiger's legacy alive, while others support the reggaeton artist's family in their right to control the use of his image, viewing the duo's action as a sign of disrespect.
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