Despite admitting that social media isn't his forte, El Yonki made an exception with a live broadcast to deliver an emotional thank-you message for all the support, love, and encouragement he has received after the devastating loss of his mother, who passed away in late May in Havana.
"First of all, I want to thank everyone who has been with me through this dark time. I thought I wouldn't be able to overcome this emptiness; in fact, I can't overcome it. But thanks to the unconditional support of each of my fans, my followers, you who are my friends, I now feel a bit more recovered," he began, opening his heart to his audience.
Despite the tough time he is going through, the Cuban artist based in Miami acknowledged how all the messages of encouragement have given him the strength needed to face it: "I have received many messages offering me encouragement, and believe me, I needed that. I have received messages that I hadn't gotten in years, giving me strength and much support."
In addition to expressing his gratitude, El Yonki reflected on the importance of valuing time and showing affection to loved ones while they are still alive: "I urge all those who are giving me strength today to value time because lost time cannot be recovered. Whatever you can do while the person is alive, do it because once we no longer have the person by our side, we will want to do everything we wanted to do but didn't."
Upcoming Concert and Career Plans
Regarding his career, the artist assured that he will fulfill his professional commitments despite the pain he is experiencing and confessed that his upcoming concert in Miami, to be held at Añejo this Saturday, will be especially significant for him. It will be the first without his mother's physical presence and will be dedicated to her memory.
El Yonki also took the opportunity to share details about his new album, in which he has collaborated with artists like El Micha, Mawell, Harryson, and Descemer Bueno, among others. Fortunately, his mother was able to listen to it in its entirety. He reiterated his commitment to his followers and to his mother's memory: "I will become the El Yonki you made. All I ask is that if you ever fell in love with my music, I assure you that in this stage, greater things will happen just like in the beginning."
The video concluded with an emotional thank-you to all his followers and family, especially highlighting his wife and manager, Anita, for the unconditional support provided during this difficult time.
"Thank you to all my friends, brothers, fans, and followers for being with me during this very difficult time. I have to be strong to continue and achieve my mom's dreams, and I need to find strength, but it's hard," he wrote on Instagram while sharing the video, which sparked a wave of love and support from his followers, friends, and colleagues.
El Yonki's Recent Loss and Career
El Yonki's heartfelt message has prompted many questions from his fans about his recent loss and his career plans. Here are some of the most common queries answered.
How did El Yonki's mother pass away?
El Yonki's mother passed away in late May in Havana. The specifics of her passing have not been publicly disclosed.
What is the significance of El Yonki's upcoming concert in Miami?
El Yonki's upcoming concert in Miami, to be held at Añejo, is significant because it will be his first performance without his mother's physical presence. The concert will be dedicated to her memory.
Who are some of the artists featured on El Yonki's new album?
El Yonki's new album features collaborations with artists such as El Micha, Mawell, Harryson, and Descemer Bueno.