Sandro Castro drops a bombshell in an interview about whether he will record with Chocolate: “He is a friend of mine.”

Sandro Castro, grandson of Fidel Castro, expressed admiration for the reggaeton artist Chocolate MC and their potential musical collaboration. The two share a close friendship, which has sparked mixed reactions on social media.

Sandro Castro to Chocolate MCPhoto © Only beautiful people / Chocolate MC / Instagram

Sandro Castro, grandson of the dictator Fidel Castro, revealed in an interview for the podcast Cuba Solo Gente Bonita that he is a fan of the Cuban reggaeton artist Chocolate MC and left the door open for a potential collaboration on a future song.

During the conversation, Sandro made reference to the close relationship he claims to have with the interpreter of El Rey de los Reparteros:

"And if I tell you that I like sweets, and you ask why I like sweets, it's because I like chocolate, and when the topic of chocolate comes up, it's just amazing. I don't know, well, how amazing?" he said.

When the host asked him if the reggaeton artist was his friend, Sandro replied: "You're asking me because you've seen things. Yes, he is my friend, yes, he is my friend from back in the day. I've been done with that piece for a while now, but that's it, that's it, that's it, that's it. I can't tell you about that, this is business, brother, knowing these things, no."

Although he did not explicitly confirm that there is already a project in the works, Sandro insisted that he maintains a friendship with Chocolate "from the past" and that he respects him as an artist.

The comment sparked a reaction among fans of the urban genre, who expressed divided opinions on social media regarding the possibility of a collaboration between the controversial grandson of Fidel Castro and the reggaeton artist.

More background information about Sandro Castro and Chocolate MC: Sandro Castro on Chocolate MC: "If I talk about our stories in Cuba, social media will be on fire."

Frequently Asked Questions about the relationship between Sandro Castro and Chocolate MC

Are Sandro Castro and Chocolate MC planning a musical collaboration?

Sandro Castro left the door open to collaborate with Chocolate MC on a future musical project. Although he did not explicitly confirm that there is already a project in the works, he stated that he maintains a friendship with the Cuban reggaeton artist.

What is the current relationship between Sandro Castro and Chocolate MC?

Sandro Castro has stated that he maintains a friendship with Chocolate MC "from the past" and respects him as an artist. However, in the past, both have been involved in public controversies and controversial comments on social media.

Why does the relationship between Sandro Castro and Chocolate MC generate so much interest?

The relationship between Sandro Castro and Chocolate MC generates interest due to their ongoing controversies and the political-social context in which they find themselves. Sandro Castro, being the grandson of dictator Fidel Castro, and Chocolate MC, a reggaeton artist critical of the regime, are public figures that attract media attention in Cuba and among the Cuban diaspora.

How has Chocolate MC reacted to Sandro Castro's comments?

Chocolate MC has harshly responded to Sandro Castro's comments, accusing him of being part of a supposed "project" by the Cuban regime to distract the people. The reggaeton artist has labeled Sandro as "brazen" and "the legacy of his grandfather," referring to Fidel Castro.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.