A video by a Puerto Rican content creator attempting to delineate the history of Cuban urban music has ignited a firestorm on social media, particularly involving El Chulo and Dany Ome, two prominent figures in the genre.
The controversy began with a TikTok video posted by the account @kuzioficial, in which the creator outlined four key phases of Cuban urban music: Elvis Manuel, Chocolate MC, El Taiger, and Bebeshito. The omission that sparked El Chulo's ire was the absence of his name in this narrative.
El Chulo swiftly responded on Instagram with a post that garnered over 10,300 likes.
"To all those so-called music historians who aren’t even Cuban, just listen to the nonsense all these YouTubers are spouting. The history doesn’t change... get informed because the story is not what they're telling you," he stated.
Clash of Perspectives
The situation escalated in the comment section. Unlike El Chulo, Dany Ome defended the Puerto Rican creator, stating, "Poor thing, she's one of the few people helping us, so I don't blame her."
El Chulo replied directly, maintaining his affection but expressing his frustration: "Brother, you know you're my life, I respect everyone, but that's a huge disrespect... as long as I'm alive, the history won't be erased... I'm really offended."
Defending Intentions
Dany Ome acknowledged the video contained inaccuracies—"she got bad info"—but emphasized that the creator's intentions were genuine and that her work was aiding the genre's exposure beyond Cuba.
The debate extended beyond comments. Dany Ome took to his Instagram stories, delivering a pointed message: "Mmmmm it seems those who truly know don’t have leaders either. Thankfully, there are still those of us who respect and demand respect."
El Chulo's Response
Meanwhile, El Chulo shared multiple stories asserting his rightful place in the history of Cuban urban music. To further highlight his stance, he ended the day with a story claiming "six zeros" in his bank account and declaring himself one of the "three millionaires of the urban genre": "I already WON."
In contrast, Dany Ome is experiencing one of his peak moments: alongside Kevincito El 13, he released "Paciente" with Ozuna in April and has a collaboration with Wisin on the horizon, establishing him as one of the most international representatives of the genre.
Questions About the Cuban Urban Music Debate
What sparked the controversy between El Chulo and Dany Ome?
The controversy was sparked by a TikTok video from a Puerto Rican creator that omitted El Chulo's name from the narrative of Cuban urban music history.
How did Dany Ome react to the video?
Dany Ome defended the creator, suggesting that her intentions were positive and that she was helping to spread the genre globally.
What is El Chulo's stance on the history of Cuban urban music?
El Chulo insists that the historical narrative should include his contributions and that he is deeply offended by his omission.