Cuban singer Cándido Fabré has joined the chorus of support and tributes for El Taiger, who was shot in the head last Thursday in Miami under still unclear circumstances. Fabré's new song, titled "Rise Up, Matador," pays homage to one of the reggaeton artist's most iconic tracks.
In his composition, Fabré, the vocalist of the Original de Manzanillo, expresses his hope for El Taiger's recovery and references the void left by the death of El Dany, a pain Fabré wishes not to see repeated. The comments section of the release has been flooded with praise for the song and gratitude from El Taiger's fans for Fabré's show of solidarity and empathy during this critical time.
A Community's Call to Action
Below is the heartfelt lyric penned by Cándido Fabré:
Rise Up, Matador
Author: Cándido Fabré Fabré (Son of Sixta and Papa Neto)
With fame and fortune
Bad luck struck
Reaching for the sky
He stumbled upon death
Some madman
Tried to take his life
His people's solace
Is that he still breathes
Divine providence
Christ, our Savior
Protects him from above
Mercy, Lord!
There is crying, anger, fear
A lament of love and faith
Pain multiplies
Matador, rise up
When El Dany left us
He left a void in urban
Badly wounded, still standing
Cuban reggaeton weeps
A candle in each hand
We pray from sunrise to sunset
José Manuel, we are here
Rise up, Matador
Chorus:
Get up, rise up
Rise up, Matador.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Support
According to the latest updates, the artist is "stable," although he remains in critical condition. The investigation into the incident where the reggaeton star was shot in the head is still ongoing. Speculation on social media surged after images emerged on Saturday of a police operation at a Hialeah residence.
However, as of now, no arrests have been made, according to Univision journalist Daniel Benítez. The police continue to seek more information and individuals believed to have been with El Taiger before the tragic event.