The Cuban reggaeton artists Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 have just released their new track “El Gordo”, amid growing controversy and potential repercussions from their recent concerts in Cuba.
The song was released this Friday along with a music video that is already sparking heated discussions on social media, where many of its followers claim that "it's going viral."
“The family is out, hurry to YouTube,” wrote Dany Ome on his Instagram account, alongside a clip from the video that quickly garnered thousands of views.
A letter with darts
The distribution topic includes phrases that many already interpret as a direct response to the current controversy and to the critics who have questioned their most recent steps.
"If I don't get involved with anyone, I'm not for anyone, I won't clarify any more doubts / People say it, YouTube says it, number one in Cuba and in Miami too / Ayyy there's no need to cry, I know it hurts to have to accept, I'm killing them all", says one of the excerpts.
In another verse that titles the song, the artists state: "It was the big guy who set the commercial distribution / It will be the big guy who takes it international / You don't want to give it to the big guy / I see you pretending to be blind and deaf".
Increasing controversy: investigation and postponed tour
The release of the song comes at a time when both artists are at the center of a media storm. This week, U.S. Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart formally requested that the Department of the Treasury investigate Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 for potential violations of U.S. sanctions, following their concerts in Cuba, images from which are featured in the music video for the new song.
According to Díaz-Balart, these events could have generated economic benefits for the Cuban regime, which would constitute a legal infringement. "Sanctions may include fines, travel bans, and even the revocation of citizenship processes," the congressman warned in statements to Telemundo 51.
Tour around Europe postponed
Amidst the speculations, Kevincito El 13 addressed the rumors, assuring that the planned European tour with Dany Ome is not canceled, but postponed, due to his personal process of naturalization as a U.S. citizen.
“I applied for citizenship two months ago, and one should not leave the country during that process. We have no legal or immigration issues,” she stated in a video on Instagram.
So far, the Treasury Department has not confirmed whether it will open a formal investigation, but the case has already ignited debate among Cubans on social media.
Despite the political storm, fans of Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 are celebrating the release of "El Gordo," positioning it as a potential new viral hit. Amid the commotion, the artists seem to send a clear message: music does not stop.
Frequently asked questions about the controversy involving Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 regarding their concerts in Cuba
Why are Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 at the center of the controversy?
Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 are at the center of controversy due to their recent concerts in Cuba, which may have violated U.S. sanctions by providing financial benefits to the Cuban regime. This situation has led Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart to request a formal investigation by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
What legal consequences could Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 face for their concerts in Cuba?
If it is determined that the concerts of Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 violated U.S. sanctions, they could face fines, travel bans, and even revocation of citizenship processes. So far, the Department of the Treasury has not confirmed the initiation of a formal investigation.
Why was the European tour of Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 postponed?
Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13's European tour has been postponed due to Kevincito El 13's naturalization process in the United States. During this process, leaving the country is not advisable, and it is not related to immigration restrictions or legal issues.
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