The Cuban urban movement mourns the loss of Frank Armando, a beloved figure in the circle of reggaeton artist Ja Rulay, who passed away on Sunday following a traffic accident, according to information shared on social media.
The news, which circulated this Monday among fans and artists of the genre, generated a wave of concern in the Cuban urban scene and sparked numerous expressions of sadness and solidarity towards his family and the artist himself.
Frank Armando was a member of Ja Rulay's team, according to the account Cogelosuavtv, although the portal Repa Chismes claims he was the artist's stepfather, a version that has not been officially confirmed.
He was originally from Old Havana, and those who knew him since childhood remembered him for his warmth and good humor.
Daudy Cuervo, a fellow countryman from Old Havana, described him as a "good kid."
Her cousin Ma Ángeles Silveira Melgares expressed the family's grief in straightforward words: "The Silveira family is in mourning and without comfort."
From Phoenix, Arizona, another cousin, Daniela Nany, dedicated a farewell: “Frank Armando, my beautiful cousin, rest in peace.”
The musician Jonathan Okana described the loss as a "heavy blow for the urban genre and the scene in Cuba," while a user identified as BR sent his condolences directly to the artist: "Ja Rulay, my condolences, brother."
Ja Rulay did not make any public statement about the passing, but he posted a story on Instagram with a black background that revealed his mood: "The more I see, the more I realize what you have prepared for me, because this is too much."
This loss adds to a series of blows that have shaken the Cuban urban movement in less than two years.
On May 7, 2026, Bolito El Efi (Óscar Portuondo) passed away in a traffic accident in Vedado, after being struck by a truck while riding his motorcycle at the intersection of 17th and 16th Streets in Havana.
In October 2024, El Taiger (José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar), an icon of Cuban reggaeton, passed away after being shot in the head in Miami.
Ja Rulay himself experienced a personal scare in March 2026, when his car was severely damaged in an accident although he was unharmed.
In his professional life, the artist is going through a phase of renewal: in June 2026, he confirmed his departure from Planet Records after five years under contract, and in March, he announced the creation of his own record label, PHP (Peace, Humility, and Patience), which offers its artists 100% of their masters.
As of the time this information was reported, the exact circumstances surrounding Frank Armando's death had not been officially confirmed.
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