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The Cuban rapper Leandro Medina Fellové, artistically known as Insurrecto, was detained by U.S. immigration authorities after being involved in a traffic accident in Fort Myers, shortly after finishing his latest performance in South Florida.
According to speculation on social media in recent hours, the artist was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol when he was stopped by local police. What initially seemed like a minor incident turned into a significant immigration issue.
Sources close to the case confirmed that, when Insurrecto was preparing to be released, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intervened and transferred him to the Soft Side South Detention Center in Florida.
Hours later, he was moved again to a detention center in Arizona, leaving family and friends without clear information about his legal situation or the direction of his process.
The rapper had been wrapping up a small tour through cities in South Florida, aiming to reconnect with the Cuban audience in exile and reclaim some of the space he occupied during the golden era of rap on the island.
However, the accident and the resulting charges could complicate their immigration status, according to sources consulted by CiberCuba.
From Clan 537 Icon to Uncertain Exile
Insurrecto was one of the most recognized voices of the Cuban urban movement in the 2000s, as part of the legendary duo Clan 537, alongside Baby Lores.
His direct and street-style marked a generation that found in his lyrics a form of resistance and popular expression amidst censorship and the hardships of life on the island.
In recent years, Medina had settled in the United States, where he sought to revive his career within the Cuban diaspora, particularly in communities with a strong presence of compatriots. Although he did not achieve significant commercial success, he remained a respected figure for his contributions to Cuban rap.
This is not the first time the artist has faced legal issues. In October 2023, he was arrested in Nebraska, allegedly for being involved in a fight at a gas station.
In 2019, América Tevé reported an incident at a Sedano's supermarket in Miami, where he allegedly tried to steal some products before being caught. That same year, he was also assaulted at a concert in Las Vegas after leaving a private event.
Today, his future is once again uncertain, suspended between the memories of a generation that admired him for his talent and the unpredictable path he will face under the custody of U.S. immigration.
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