Cuban reggaeton artist Jorge Junior, leader of Los 4, took to Instagram to express his outrage over the leaked photos purportedly showing his cousin, El Taiger, during his hospital stay before his passing. Known offstage as José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar, El Taiger passed away recently, and these images have caused a significant stir on social media, deeply affecting his family, particularly one of his daughters who saw the photos and was left heartbroken.
In a live video, Jorge Junior lamented the pain these pictures have inflicted, especially on the late artist's daughter. "After what happened to Jose, photos of my cousin in the hospital surfaced, and the little girl saw them. Imagine how that child feels. This needs to be corrected," he stated, visibly upset at the invasion of his cousin's family's privacy.
The leader of Los 4 seized the moment to call for respect for himself and his family during this challenging time, emphasizing the devastating impact such actions can have on those closest to the artist.
Upcoming Memorial Service
During the video, Jorge Junior also reminded El Taiger's followers that the funeral for his cousin is scheduled for Saturday, October 19th, at 1:30 p.m., at the San Lázaro Catholic Church located in Hialeah, Florida. Although currently in Cuba, the reggaeton artist confirmed he will return to Miami shortly to attend the ceremony and support the farewell to his cousin.
Community Reaction
The video has sparked a wave of reactions among El Taiger's fans, who have shown their support for the family and condemned the distribution of the supposed hospital photos of the artist.
El Taiger passed away on October 10, 2024, after spending a week hospitalized at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.