Beloved Cuban actor and comedian Alexis Valdés has deeply moved his fans by dedicating a heartfelt song to El Taiger, who is in critical condition after being shot in the head last Thursday in Miami. Valdés shared this touching tribute on Instagram, accompanied by a warm message to the reggaeton artist. "For Jose @el_taiger and all those wonderful crazies who make us laugh, sing, dance, dream... 'El Loco'."
Before performing the song in an acoustic version, Alexis introduced it with heartfelt words: "I want to sing this song I just wrote for Jose. I don't know if I wrote it or if it was sent to me, but either way, I want to share it with you all, with everyone who loves and admires him," he expressed.
After completing his performance, the Cuban entertainer concluded the video with a hopeful message for El Taiger's recovery: "For Jose and all the good crazies, those who we sometimes fail to understand, sometimes judge, but don't realize that their madness is also a source of wonder. Blessed are those crazies who make us laugh, sing, dance, dream, and feel alive. Especially to you, Jose, may you get well soon and continue sharing your beautiful madness."
Support Pours In from the Artistic Community
Reactions were immediate, with heartfelt messages from the art and music community. Singer Alain Pérez commented, "A tango for José," while Claudia Valdés, Alexis's partner, showed her support with heart emojis, Cuban flags, a candle, and a tiger symbol, referring to José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar's musical moniker. Other artists like Baby Lores also expressed their support with multiple heart emojis.
Fans of both Alexis and El Taiger poured out messages filled with emotion and hope. "Beautiful song, so much feeling"; "You are such a talented human being!!! Bravo, wow"; "So much humanity in your heart Alexis Valdés, and so much beauty in madness... Blessed are you, blessed is El Taiger, and blessed are we all today and always"; "What a beautiful song, what feeling, what a good heart you have... thanks a million for sharing your talent"; "Among your countless talents, you are above all a great human being. I congratulate and admire you for your big heart"; "May this reach the angels and save his life. It's a very sensitive song, thank you for sharing it"; "You are amazing"; "I prefer good crazies to bad sane people"; "Record that"; "Wow! Thank you, thank you, thank you! And may El Taiger recover with his madness"; "Simply thank you"; "I tip my hat to you"; "I admire you, Alexis, for who you are and what you do"; "Blessings for El Taiger and you"; "Bravo, Alexis, may God hear your words and heal José," they shared.
An Outpouring of Support for El Taiger
This latest tribute adds to the numerous others that have been pouring in since Thursday when news broke that El Taiger was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot in the head. Not just fans, influencers, or artists have flooded social media with prayers and well-wishes, gathered outside the hospital where he remains, or paid tribute in various provinces of Cuba. Colleagues have also dedicated songs to him, including Charly & Johayron, Lenier Mesa, and Miami artist TK'Flow Artista Cantante.