The clash between reggaeton artists El Taiger and Ja Rulay in Varadero this past Sunday has the Cuban entertainment world, both on and off the island, more glued to social media than ever.
Following the altercation, both musicians took to their Instagram accounts to share their sides of the story. One of the latest to speak out was El Taiger. The urban music singer hosted a live stream where he explained that he backed away from the scene because he and his companions noticed that Ja Rulay was accompanied by armed police officers wearing bulletproof vests.
"I'm amazed by all the theatrics you've put on social media, which in the end, it was your mom who was recording. What you aren't saying is that the people with you were armed, and you were surrounded by commandos. I don't know how they were with you, but those people were wearing bulletproof vests, with three more police officers next to you, and that wasn't filmed," El Taiger initially said.
He continued, "I'm saying this now so people can find out who those commandos were with you. Because when we were about to confront you, I noticed you were with armed people. I said, 'don't attack him; he's with police.' If you hit a cop, all hell breaks loose. If you had been with regular street guys, we would have taken you down yesterday. But we had to be cautious because you were with police."
"We didn't run away at any point; we were just being cautious because you were with all those people, with police. If you have a knife and I have a microphone in my pocket, I have to be careful because I'm not stupid. I am from the streets, so when I catch you, you'll see. I'm sure that after this live stream, you won't cause any more trouble," El Taiger concluded.
Details on the Conflict Between El Taiger and Ja Rulay
Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers regarding the recent altercation between El Taiger and Ja Rulay in Varadero.
What sparked the fight between El Taiger and Ja Rulay?
The exact reasons for the altercation haven't been fully disclosed, but tensions between the two reggaeton artists have been apparent for some time.
Why did El Taiger back away from the fight?
El Taiger and his companions noticed that Ja Rulay was accompanied by armed police officers wearing bulletproof vests, prompting them to retreat for safety.
How did the fight impact the Cuban entertainment world?
The incident has drawn significant attention on social media, with both artists' followers and the broader entertainment community closely following the developments.