Taty Guiribitey, known as Mami Lover, and her daughter Camila Guiribitey have broken their silence, sharing their perspective on the controversy involving Cuban YouTuber Adrián Peachy. This revelation came during their appearance on Alexander Otaola's show, days after Peachy made public a phone call the influencers had with him back in June.
Connecting remotely, Camila joined from London while Taty participated from Madrid. This marked the first occasion the Guiribiteys openly discussed the incident, which took the host by surprise and was met with appreciation.
Background of the Dispute
The conflict traces back to June 13, when Peachy uploaded a video on YouTube that the influencers felt was biased against them. The following day, Taty and Camila reached out to him through a mutual friend in a 50-minute phone call.
Camila candidly explained their intention behind the call: "I believe the conversation was taken completely out of context. The call was about a video he posted, which we felt was one-sided. We reached out through a mutual friend with the hope that he would take the opportunity to get to know us."
Clarifying Misunderstandings
A sensitive point in Peachy's account was the mention of his immigration status, which he perceived as a veiled threat. The Guiribiteys firmly denied this interpretation. "Mami told him we wanted him to know us, to give himself the chance to understand us. We mentioned consulting our lawyers, aware of his irregular immigration status, but assured him our intention wasn't to cause trouble," Camila stressed, aiming to convey concern rather than pressure.
Otaola succinctly captured the essence of the misunderstanding with a direct question: "He felt that mentioning his immigration status was a threat, but you intended it as a cautionary note." The Guiribiteys confirmed this was their intent and hoped Peachy would see it as an empathetic gesture.
Addressing the Fashion Catalogs
Regarding the so-called "little brochures"—fashion materials Peachy perceived as a bribery attempt—Camila clarified they were simply fashion catalogs offered for his trend videos, reflecting on her own beginnings as a content creator.
Camila also denied asking Peachy to delete his video. "Don't erase the video, that's your work, your income. I never asked him to take it down," she asserted. Instead, they requested moderation of the comments: "We asked if he could tone down the comments as they were becoming quite hurtful."
Final Thoughts and Reflections
According to Camila, during the call, Peachy acknowledged his bias and suggested recording a third video to clarify matters. She turned down the offer: "I'm not asking for another video, I’m asking you to take the chance to know me."
Otaola, who claimed to know the Guiribiteys well, vouched for their character from the start: "I know you, and I know you're not the kind to threaten anyone."
Meanwhile, Peachy had stated in his video that he perceived the call as coercion: "I took it as a threat, being told about connections with politicians like María Elvira Salazar and Marco Rubio, suggesting being on good terms could be more beneficial." The YouTuber emphasized that the mention of his immigration status reminded him of silencing tactics he faced in Cuba, concluding with a resolute statement: "I didn't stay quiet in Cuba, and I won't be silenced here."
The discussion with the Guiribiteys starts approximately one hour and two minutes into Otaola's program.
Understanding the Taty and Camila Guiribitey Controversy
What prompted Taty and Camila Guiribitey to speak out?
Taty and Camila Guiribitey decided to share their side of the story following the release of a video by Adrián Peachy, where they felt he portrayed them in a biased manner. They aimed to clarify the intentions behind their contact with him.
How did the Guiribiteys respond to the allegations about Peachy's immigration status?
The Guiribiteys denied any threatening intent concerning Peachy's immigration status. They explained that the mention was meant as a cautionary measure rather than a form of pressure, emphasizing empathy over coercion.
What was the nature of the "fashion catalogs" in question?
The "fashion catalogs" were simply offered as resources for Peachy to use in his trend-related videos, not as a bribe. Camila highlighted her intent to share tools that could enhance his content creation.