The well-known singer El Taiger lost his life yesterday, after an assassination attempt a week ago.
The 37-year-old Cuban artist was shot in the head on October 10, and a week later he died from his injuries. The news of his death was confirmed by his family through a post on the Instagram social network. People writes that the 37-year-old was attacked while he was in the car. Immediately after the incident, he was taken to the hospital where he underwent an operation.
"While this news is shocking, we encourage El Taiger's fans to honor his memory. Listen to his music and dance. El Taiger was the feeling of the people and now we have to keep that feeling alive through his music and his legacy.”
Meanwhile, the police are continuing the investigation to clarify the causes of his death as well as the identification and capture of the author/s.
El Taiger was known for his contribution to the Cubaton genre, a fusion of reggaeton and traditional Cuban rhythms. He released his debut album, Taiger, in 2016. The following year, he appeared on the Fate of the Furious soundtrack with the song "La Habana". He is also known for his songs "La Historia", "El Papelito", "Habla Matador" and "Rulay".