This past Monday, Yomil Hidalgo deeply touched his fans by sharing emotional Instagram stories from Havana's Cementerio de Colón. He visited the graves of three dear friends who had a profound impact on his life: El Dany, El Taiger, and Tresto.
The Cuban reggaeton artist brought vibrant bouquets and heartfelt messages filled with grief and love, continuing the ritual he has maintained since the passing of his duo partner. Every 18th of the month, he honors their memory.
In one of the posts, Yomil is seen holding a bouquet in front of El Dany’s grave, with the song "Me Encantaría" playing in the background and the message: "Rest in peace, my brother @danny_mas_duro."
Another story, with El Taiger’s song "Papelito" playing, read: "Rest in peace, the tranka @el_taiger."
At Tresto’s gravesite, Yomil left another bouquet and shared: "Another brother we miss so much, RIP @frestone_es_champion," with the song "Tengo" by Yomil and El Dany, referencing his departed friend.
The Significance of the 18th
The 18th holds an irreplaceable significance for Yomil. El Dany, whose real name was Daniel Muñoz Borrego, passed away on July 18, 2020, at 31 years old due to an acute cardiovascular condition at Hospital Calixto García in Havana. Yomil has kept his vow: flowers and remembrance every 18th.
“The flowers of every 18th for a brother,” he has often remarked, underscoring a loyalty that has lasted nearly six years.
In July 2025, marking the fifth anniversary of El Dany's passing, Yomil moved the nation with his tribute, writing: "We will never forget you… five years later, you are as present as on the first day."
Honoring El Taiger and Tresto
El Taiger — José Manuel Carvajal Zaldívar — was a prominent figure in Cuban reggaeton. He died on October 10, 2024, at Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital, following a shooting on October 3. He was laid to rest at Cementerio de Colón beside his mother, and Yomil incorporated him into his monthly ritual by November 2024.
Tresto, known on social media as @frestone_es_champion, was a close friend of Yomil from the duo's early days, part of their Cayo Hueso neighborhood circle. He met a violent end in Centro Habana’s Parque Trillo on the night of February 26, 2026, reportedly after being stabbed multiple times. Yomil bid farewell with a heart-wrenching message: "Cayo Hueso mourns again. They took Tresto from me."
He also wrote: "Yesterday, life took another of my best friends… It was just us against the world."
A New Chapter in the Monthly Tribute
This past Monday marked the first time Tresto was included alongside El Dany and El Taiger in Yomil's monthly homage, only three months after his death.
With each passing 18th, Yomil has turned this date into a symbol of remembrance within Cuba's urban music scene: a simple gesture — flowers, a song, an Instagram story — reminding his fans that some bonds are never forgotten.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yomil's Tributes
Why does Yomil visit the graves on the 18th?
The 18th is significant because El Dany, one of Yomil's close friends, passed away on July 18, 2020. Since then, Yomil has made it a ritual to honor his memory every month on this date.
Who were El Dany, El Taiger, and Tresto?
El Dany, El Taiger, and Tresto were influential figures in Yomil's life and the Cuban reggaeton scene. El Dany was Yomil's duo partner, El Taiger a renowned reggaeton artist, and Tresto a close friend from Yomil's neighborhood.