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The Cuban singer Baby Lores broke his silence this Wednesday following the news of the arrest of his artistic partner and former member of Clan 537, Leandro Medina Fellové, known as El Insurrecto.
Through a message posted on Facebook, the artist asked for support and respect for his colleague as he faces a complicated legal process in the United States.
Lores explained that the rapper "has gone through a difficult time related to a traffic incident" and assured that both he and other close people are standing by his side.
"We are supporting him in every way we can, and we are confident that things will be resolved in due time and through the appropriate legal process," he expressed.
He also thanked his followers for their understanding during this delicate moment and invited them to support Clan 537 "with good energy."
Baby Lores' reaction comes amid a wave of concern among fans of Cuban rap, after it was confirmed that Insurrecto was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following an incident that occurred in Fort Myers, just after finishing a performance in South Florida.
According to reports circulating on social media and in the press, the rapper was allegedly intercepted by local police for suspected driving under the influence of alcohol. What began as a traffic incident escalated into a larger immigration issue.
According to sources close to the case, Insurrecto was about to be released when ICE intervened and ordered his transfer to the Florida Soft Side South Detention Center.
Hours later, he was sent to another facility in Arizona, leaving family members and loved ones with limited information about his legal situation and the course of his process.
The artist had been wrapping up a small tour of South Florida, aiming to reconnect with the exile community and regain ground within the Cuban diaspora.
The arrest adds a new chapter to a trajectory marked by legal ups and downs.
In October 2023, Insurrecto was arrested in Nebraska following an alleged fight at a gas station.
In 2019, a report from América Tevé linked him to an incident at a Sedano’s supermarket in Miami, where he allegedly tried to take products without paying, and that same year he was assaulted during a concert in Las Vegas.
Despite those episodes, the rapper is an iconic figure of the Cuban urban movement.
His time with Clan 537, alongside Baby Lores, established him as one of the most influential voices in the genre during the 2000s, with a street style that defined a generation and became a symbol of popular expression in the face of censorship on the island.
Now, while the artist's future depends on immigration decisions that could lead to his deportation, Baby Lores chose to focus on unity and hope.
"We are here to continue making music and sharing with you, as always. Thank you for being there!" he concluded in his message, making it clear that, despite the uncertainty, the bond between them remains intact.
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