The Cuban singer Eduardo Antonio, widely recognized as El Divo de Placetas, has hit back forcefully at influencer Alexander Otaola, who recently criticized his role as the king of the Cuban Carnival in New York. In a video posted on his social media, Eduardo did not hold back, launching a fierce critique at the host. “This is for you, my equal-footed cat, you have five acres of grime. Let me explain something to you, since you don’t live in the front row, you’ll never have a float, because you didn’t have a quinceañera, you’re ugly, you were born ugly, you remain ugly, and you’ll die ugly. You’ll never be a baton twirler, or even an assistant, or part of the parade, let alone wear the crown.”
The artist staunchly defended his right to wear the event's crown, stating that he was hired to represent the Cuban community in New York with pride. “I am El Divo de Placetas, I deserve that crown, which I didn’t buy, but was bestowed upon me and for which I was paid to showcase through the streets of Madison in New York, whether you like it or not.”
Eduardo also took issue with Otaola’s constant criticism, pointing out his failure to acknowledge when someone like him raises their voice for Cuba in significant venues. “You criticize everything, anything you can’t have, you have to critique. But I was the king of the Cuban Carnival, and during that carnival, I shouted ‘Long Live Free Cuba and Down with the Dictatorship!’” he recalled.
In a defiant tone, the singer highlighted the contrast between them: “Learn from me; you have a long way to go. Remember, I told you once, you and I aren’t on the same stage because I have talent.”
He concluded his response with a direct jab at Otaola and his content style: “You have no charm, my dear. Your only charm is pretending to hurt people; you don’t even hurt anymore. Your thorns got screwed with the 12%,” he remarked, referring to the elections where Otaola ran for mayor.