Teresa Padrón, manager and close friend of El Taiger, recently shared a poignant Instagram story honoring the late singer. In this emotional post, she expressed both sorrow and affection for him. The story featured a never-before-seen video of El Taiger sitting alone in his room, lying on his bed, silently filming himself while sighing. "This is ugly," he murmured, "trying," before shifting the camera towards his window.
Accompanying the video, Teresa penned a heartfelt message that highlighted El Taiger's battle with personal struggles and lamented the tragic circumstances surrounding his death. "No one knew your pain, nor how hard I fought to help you. Thank you for being strong, even if just for moments... thank you for trying," she wrote, acknowledging his resilience.
She continued with a sense of sadness, noting, "It's heartbreaking to see everyone publicly arguing over what you created." Teresa concluded her message with a hopeful note, expressing her belief in divine justice: "I have faith in God that justice will be served and everything else will be resolved."
The Tragic Death of El Taiger
The murder of El Taiger, whose real name was José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar, has sent shockwaves through the Cuban urban music community and beyond. He was found in Miami on October 3 with a gunshot wound to the head and passed away on October 10 after days in a coma at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Following his death, Teresa has been vocal on social media, demanding justice for the crime and sharing her deep connection with El Taiger. This week, police arrested Damián Valdez-Galloso in New York. The next day, in a press conference, they confirmed him as the shooter, announcing his transfer to Miami-Dade County for trial.
Family Controversy and Legacy
Amidst the grief, El Taiger's cousin, Jorge Junior, revealed plans to request DNA tests for three of El Taiger's four children before proceeding with the inheritance. This decision has sparked debate on social media, raising questions about the artist's legacy.
Meanwhile, Teresa continues to honor El Taiger's memory on social media, recalling words he once shared with her, describing her as "unconditional" during his toughest times. These posts, along with her recent Instagram story, have given fans a glimpse into the profound bond they shared, now overshadowed by an irreparable loss and a yearning for justice.