The Cuban singer El Chacal posted a video on Instagram from Berlin, Germany, to warn his followers not to pay money to take pictures with him, making it clear that neither he nor his team charge for that.
The message, shared by the account @305worldentertainment, was recorded directly on camera at the beginning of their 2026 European tour and left no room for doubt: "Don't pay for photos, neither I nor my team charge for any photos."
The reggaeton artist, whose real name is Ramón Lavado Martínez, specified the only commitment he expects from his fans: "The only commitment is that you come to the concerts, have a good time, celebrate, and enjoy the music and the hits that you like with us."
The artist closed the clip with a direct message: "But don't pay for photos, because this guy here doesn't charge for any photo."
The warning comes during a European tour, which included a performance at the 809 Club in Essen, Germany, on October 3, with ticket prices ranging from 30 to 60 euros and a repertoire of reggaeton, cubatón, and bachata.
The warning is not coincidental: the impersonation of Cuban artists on social media to scam their followers is a recurring and documented issue. Criminals create fake profiles imitating the style of well-known figures to collect money in exchange for supposed giveaways, special access, or photographs, and some victims have reported losses of hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Chacal himself had already warned about this practice in March 2023, when he reported fake accounts on Facebook that impersonated him. According to an investigation by elTOQUE, other artists like Jacob Forever have also fallen victim to this type of fraud, with counterfeit profiles on Telegram, Facebook, and Instagram using their names to solicit money.
In 2026, El Chacal maintains a busy international schedule, with performances in Gran Canaria and several European cities. The artist has also faced other public conflicts: in 2024, hereported that he was not receiving 50% of the royalties agreed upon in his contract for seven years.
The video accumulated over 5,500 reactions and 187 comments on Instagram, reflecting the concern that the topic generates among its followers.
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