A TikTok video posted by creator @srtcubanita on April 30 has ignited a fierce debate about the behavior of Cuban men in Miami. The video recounts three troubling incidents experienced by her friends in just one day, involving Cuban men.
The three women at the center of these encounters are a Colombian, a Nicaraguan, and an American, all financially independent. Their night out together ended with three separate confrontations.
The first incident involved a Cuban man driving a Corvette, who reacted angrily when asked to take them to the Amazónico restaurant. According to the creator, he lashed out, saying, "You’re asking me that? You all are just interested in money, you’re worthless, it’s disrespectful, what gold diggers."
@srtcubanita responded sarcastically, "Anyone can have a Corvette here, anyone can get one and start paying it off little by little. Just because you have a Corvette doesn’t mean you’re the last Coke in the desert."
Unexpected Reactions and Misunderstandings
In the second encounter, a man from Hialeah was offended when the creator mentioned his neighborhood to her friend as a point of reference. He retorted, "Why did you say I live in Hialeah? You’re trying to scam my money," before blocking them.
The third incident occurred later that night when a son of Cuban immigrants, born in the United States, told one of the friends during their first conversation that "the woman who’s with me has to pay fifty-fifty because I’m newly divorced." He only offered to pay for one drink, leaving the other two friends without anything.
“Cuban lovers, please, have some tact, have some tact. Then you complain there are no women or that you can’t get anyone, and you go back to Cuba,” @srtcubanita concluded in her video.
Broader Community Reactions
The video has not stood alone. In recent weeks, the Cuban community in Miami has been buzzing with voices chiming in. On May 7, Madame Lewis expressed her "deep disappointment" with Cuban men, labeling them as "princesses" who "spend the day gossiping on social media without contributing anything meaningful," while women shoulder both economic and domestic responsibilities. Her most quoted line was blunt: "Cuban men are no longer useful."
Recently, Yaniris González rejected the 50/50 relationship model, arguing that it overlooks uniquely female burdens like childbirth, breastfeeding, and domestic duties, summing it up with a question: "Did you want a partner or a roommate?"
This phenomenon has demographic roots. According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, 58% of Cubans emigrating to the U.S. in 2023 and 2024 were women, which has shifted gender dynamics within the community.
Cuban influencer @azulina1oficial, with 1.2 million followers, had already warned on April 29 that depending financially on a man is "the worst mistake a woman can make." Meanwhile, in February, Cuban @arielito.oficial stirred controversy by publicly rejecting being called a "princess."
Javiko La Doble C, another creator, pointed out in January 2025 that "a great deal of responsibility falls on us men, because these women survive solely on the social and economic validation we provide.” His reflection strikes a chord now more than ever within Miami's Cuban community.
Understanding the Dynamics of Cuban Men in Miami
What sparked the debate about Cuban men in Miami?
A TikTok video by @srtcubanita highlighting negative encounters her friends had with Cuban men in Miami sparked the debate.
What demographic changes are affecting the Cuban community in Miami?
According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, 58% of Cuban immigrants to the U.S. in 2023 and 2024 were women, altering gender dynamics in the community.
How did other influencers react to the issue?
Influencers like @azulina1oficial and @arielito.oficial have addressed the financial and social dynamics, warning against dependency and challenging stereotypes.