A young Cuban woman took to TikTok to share her enjoyment at a Bebeshito concert in Miami, unaware of the backlash and criticism she would face in the comments. The user, known as @miss_wong998, became the target of a flood of negative messages, prompting her to respond with a video that quickly gained attention.
"I am appalled by the outrageous comments I'm receiving about attending a concert to have fun. I had a great time, and look at the hate being thrown my way," she expressed at the beginning of her response.
Among the negative feedback, some users claimed that those who attended the event "lack intelligence," a notion the woman firmly rebutted. "I went to the concert with ten people, a group of ten. We all graduated together from university. Large or small, we do have brains," she replied with a touch of irony.
She also addressed those questioning her political stance, defending her right to enjoy the event. "Let's say Cuba is a house and the United States is another. Cuba is your home because we were born there, and we are in a foreign house, the United States. We all came here. When you want to demand rights and freedom and give orders, do it at your home, in Cuba, something you surely didn't do while there and even less here," she stated.
"Go demand there, shout there, don't tell me to do it here, especially not at a concert that has nothing to do with it. The issue is you learned to say 'Patria y Vida' and once off-topic, you don't know what to talk about," she added.
The young woman also criticized those who hide behind social media to attack: "Through a phone, everyone can endure anything. It's easy to talk from the comfort of the bed and tell people to do what you never did in your life. Put your house in order," she concluded.
She clarified that she doesn't reside in Miami, though she enjoys visiting whenever possible. To wrap up her message, she expressed her confusion over a recurring comment in the criticisms: "Lastly, another thing I've seen a lot in the comments is 'bread with steak,' and I don't get it," she remarked with laughter.
The video has sparked a new wave of opinions on social media, reflecting the ongoing polarization among Cubans concerning politics, rights, and cultural expression.
Among supportive comments, some encouraged her to ignore the criticism. "Girl, don't bother explaining. You graduated, and now enjoy the freedom to go wherever and do whatever you want, and let it hurt whoever it hurts. The bread with steak is wow," one user commented. Others emphasized the importance of enjoying life: "Oh my, I'm here very pregnant and suffering because I didn't go to the concert to have fun. Not because I'm pregnant, but because I live in Texas. Otherwise, I would have given it my all."
There were also those who defended the notion that enjoying "reparto" music doesn't conflict with education: "That's what I think too. Now a university graduate can't dance 'reparto' or like it? I, with my big diploma and burned eyelashes from studying, enjoyed the concert."
The debate continues on social media, where Bebeshito's concert has unexpectedly become a topic of discussion about identity, enjoyment, and opinions within the Cuban diaspora.
Debate on Cuban Diaspora and Cultural Expression
What sparked the controversy surrounding the Bebeshito concert?
The controversy arose from a TikTok video posted by a Cuban woman who attended the concert, leading to criticism over her participation and political views.
How did the young woman respond to the negative comments?
She defended her right to enjoy the concert and questioned why critics were demanding political actions from her while they themselves hadn't acted.
Why did the concert become a topic of discussion on social media?
The concert became a discussion point due to differing opinions on cultural identity, political expression, and the freedom to enjoy such events within the Cuban diaspora.