The Cuban reggaeton artist Yomil Hidalgo has once again stirred up controversy on social media by delivering a sharp response to Cuban actor Vladimir Escudero, who had recently criticized Yomil's comments regarding the protests in Cuba.
The dispute began after Escudero shared a video expressing his views on the statements made by the urban artist, who had previously claimed that "99% talk and do nothing" about the country's situation. This remark ignited a heated discussion among Cubans both on the island and abroad.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Yomil responded harshly, dismissing the actor and questioning both his career and stance. "You haven't even been a good comedian," wrote the singer, defending his financial success and investments in Cuba.
Yomil asserted that he has accumulated significant wealth within the country, including ownership of properties, businesses, and personal projects. He highlighted his possession of a four-story mansion, the construction of another home in Guanabo, and the establishment of two pizzerias, as well as the creation of an energy drink, claiming to have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in these ventures.
"I live in a mansion in Cuba… I have businesses, I don’t pay rent, and everything I have, I've earned on my own," he stated, emphasizing that his economic status is the result of his hard work and not government assistance.
Moreover, Yomil criticized those who emigrate and then comment on Cuban reality, clearly alluding to Escudero. "What did you do when you lived in Cuba? Nothing," he declared, accusing those who left the country of "dictating" from abroad without having addressed issues within the island.
In response, Vladimir Escudero initially shared a screenshot of Yomil's comment on his social media. "He replied to me with an inventory of what he owns," the actor wrote.
He later released a video expanding his response and questioning the reggaeton artist's perspective:
"This is Yomil's reply to the video message I made. There's something that always happens: when someone can't support an idea, they start talking about what they possess. I spoke about freedom, responsibility, and the different realities between Cubans inside and outside the country, and the response I get is how many houses he has, how much he invested, how many businesses he started… basically, an inventory, brother. That's not an argument; that's a list of assets. Nobody was asking about your wealth here."
Key Insights on the Yomil and Vladimir Escudero Dispute
What sparked the controversy between Yomil and Vladimir Escudero?
The controversy began when Vladimir Escudero criticized Yomil Hidalgo's comments about the protests in Cuba, leading to a heated exchange between the two on social media.
How did Yomil defend his position in the social media debate?
Yomil defended his position by emphasizing his financial success and investments in Cuba, highlighting his achievements and dismissing Escudero's criticism.
What was Vladimir Escudero's reaction to Yomil's response?
Vladimir Escudero reacted by pointing out that Yomil's response focused on material possessions rather than addressing the initial point about freedom and responsibility.