Five years ago, El Taiger sparked a fashion trend with one of his songs, leading many fans to wear red strings on their wrists. Following the reggaeton artist's passing on October 10, revisiting his music and hit tracks has become a frequent activity on social media, and "El Hilito Rojo" featuring DJ Conds is no exception.
Recently, Martí To Durako brought attention to this popular track on Instagram, prompting numerous reactions from fans. Comments flooded in, with people reminiscing: "He sang his own story without realizing it, it was all in his lyrics, fly high José"; "The money made by those selling red strings, José was the true influencer"; "I even put it on my stroller when I was a kid"; "For sure, everyone was wearing the red string"; "Wore the red string for years, my favorite song"; "Always, forever and ever José"; "He has so many songs that I had forgotten about the red string"; "I feel like I can't live without his music and everything new he had for us"; "Rest in peace and long live his music," they wrote.
The Legacy of "El Hilito Rojo"
After his death, many listeners have found connections between the song's lyrics and notable aspects of his life: "Dreaming awake clearly my grandmother told me I had natural ashé but take care of yourself, my boy / That gift you were given is to change your destiny, but the path is also made of bad things / I walk with a red string, for the bad tongues, for the evil eyes."