The young Spanish singer Dreah, who has repeatedly expressed her love for Cuban culture, responded forcefully to a social media criticism accusing her of wanting to "become Cuban by force."
In a video posted on both her Instagram and TikTok accounts, Dreah made it clear that she is proud of her Spanish roots while defending her affinity for Cuban culture.
"Who the hell told you that I want to be Cuban?" Dreah began, visibly upset in the video, which has garnered more than 12,000 likes across the two platforms.
"People just love to talk crap. I'm Spanish and proud of it. Dude, I don't want to change that, but I have a deep appreciation for Cuban culture, and that's it. So what's your problem with me? Tell me, what's your problem? Why does it bother you so much? If it bothers you, then scratch yourself and move on," she added in her video. Dreah has previously addressed other criticisms on her social media, such as when she was criticized for enjoying Cuban street culture.
Dreah's words have sparked an intense debate on social media, dividing opinions. Some users defended her, arguing that she has every right to admire and express her love for another culture as she wishes.
"Exactly, I feel the same way. I love Cubans, but I'm proud to be Spanish"; "It's an honor for us Cubans that someone from another nationality appreciates us like this. Keep going, Dreah"; "We Cubans support you"; "You're Cuban at heart, and that's it"; "Well said, keep it up, you're a powerhouse," read some of the supportive comments.
However, there were also criticisms of the way she expresses her love for Cuban culture:
"You don't appreciate Cuban culture; you appreciate Cuban vulgarity and lack of education. You've picked up all the bad things about Cubans"; "Using less 'dude' would be nicer. Also, you need to know where the word fits"; "The word 'dude' is for men; Cuban women don't say 'dude' all the time"; "Not even Cubans say 'dude' and 'hell' as much as you do"; "Using those words doesn't make you more Cuban; it makes you look vulgar"; "You're clinging to the worst aspects of Cuban culture; that doesn't represent all of us," others commented.
The reactions to Dreah's video reflect a wide range of opinions on how she expresses her admiration for Cuban culture. What do you think?
Debate Over Dreah's Expression of Cuban Culture
The following questions and answers delve deeper into the controversy surrounding Dreah's expression of her admiration for Cuban culture, addressing common concerns and viewpoints.
Why did Dreah's video spark controversy?
Dreah's video sparked controversy because some people felt she was inappropriately expressing her admiration for Cuban culture, using slang and phrases that some viewed as vulgar or unrepresentative.
How did Dreah respond to the criticisms?
Dreah responded forcefully, asserting her pride in her Spanish roots while defending her right to appreciate Cuban culture. She questioned why her admiration for Cuban culture seemed to bother some people.
What were some supportive reactions to Dreah's video?
Supportive reactions included comments from users who felt that Dreah has the right to admire another culture and that her appreciation is a compliment to Cubans. Some even expressed that they felt similarly about their love for Cuban culture.
What were some criticisms of Dreah's way of expressing her love for Cuban culture?
Criticisms included views that Dreah was adopting negative aspects of Cuban culture, such as vulgar language, and that her way of speaking was not representative of how most Cubans talk.