The Cuban influencer known as The Kende of Cayo Hueso and his partner, Esmeralda, shared heartbreaking news with their followers this Tuesday: they have lost the baby they were expecting. After weeks of absence from social media, the couple decided to break their silence with a video explaining the reason for their disappearance. "We haven't posted anything for two weeks, and people are wondering if something's wrong. Since we've made our lives public, you deserve to know this news," El Kende explained. He then revealed, with deep sorrow, that "Esmeralda was in an accident and lost the baby."
The video, which they admitted to recording multiple times due to the emotional difficulty of facing the moment, was their way of communicating what happened and closing a chapter. "We came together to do it. I hope you respect our mourning," the influencer requested, expressing gratitude for the ongoing support from their community.
Esmeralda shared that the news has been "strong and very difficult" for both of them. She recalled that just as they had joyfully shared the news of the pregnancy, they felt they needed to communicate this painful loss, even with sadness. "I hope you respect our space, our mourning. It's not easy to talk about this topic, it's very hard. It's been about two weeks, but for us, it will continue to be painful. We want you to respect that silence and not bring up this topic with us anymore," she expressed.
The couple made it clear that they do not wish to discuss the matter publicly again. "We want to talk about this as little as possible; the only time we will discuss it is in this video," El Kende concluded, once more thanking their followers for their support.
Shortly after the video's release, El Kende also shared an Instagram story dedicated to his son, whom he named Ethan. On a black background, he wrote, "Ethan, you will always live in my heart. I love you, my son," accompanied by a broken heart emoji and a white dove. This gesture touched hundreds of followers who continue to send support and love on social media.
Following the video and farewell message, numerous Cuban entertainment figures reacted on social media to express their support for the couple. Gloria Estefany wrote, "Strength is an understatement for what I wish for you," while Samantha Espineira assured them, "I'm here for whatever you need." Oniel Bebeshito commented, "My brother, I share in your immense pain," and Michelito Dando Chucho expressed, "What a tough situation, my friend." El Chulo lamented, "What sad news," and Camila Arteche offered, "Fly high, Ethan." Others who showed their support included Rachel Arderí, Samantha Hernández, Charly and Johayron, Dale Pututi, Pokercito, Yulien Oviedo, and Iraisel.
The relationship between El Kende and Esmeralda has been marked by moments celebrated by their digital community. Last December, the influencer proposed to her during Oniel Bebeshito's concert in Miami, and in early 2025, they shared the gender reveal: a boy. "A little Kende. I'm speechless with emotion," El Kende wrote back then, after seeing blue smoke surrounded by friends and family. "I still can't believe it, a mini Kende," he added, during one of the happiest moments they experienced as a couple.
Today, in contrast, they face one of the saddest. From their video, they have asked for something simple yet essential: respect, silence, and empathy. From CubaHeadlines, we extend our deepest condolences to The Kende of Cayo Hueso and Esmeralda during this painful time. Stay strong!
Key Questions About El Kende's Heartbreaking News
What happened to El Kende and Esmeralda's baby?
Esmeralda was involved in an accident, leading to the loss of their unborn child.
How did El Kende and Esmeralda communicate their loss to their followers?
They posted a video explaining their absence and sharing the tragic news with their audience.
What support have they received from the community?
Numerous figures from the Cuban entertainment industry and their followers have expressed support, condolences, and empathy through social media.