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El Taiger

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José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar (6 September 1987 – 10 October 2024), better known by his stage name El Taiger, was a Cuban reggaeton artist.[1]

Biography

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His real name is José Manuel Carvajal.[2]

Career

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El Taiger was one of the most popular Cubaton artists.[3]

Some of his most popular songs are La Historia and La Guariconfianza. Among his songs are La Historia, El Papelito and Habla Matador, where he used Cuban-rooted urban sound.[3]

He released his first album, Taiger, in 2016. It was released on label Rottboyz.[3]

El Taiger was featured on the track La Habana, which was included in Fate of the Furious soundtrack[3].

The artist released his last studio album, 10 Éxitos Duros, in July.[4]

Personal life

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He worked together with his cousin, Jorge Junior, in the Cuban music group Los 4.[5]

Death

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El Taiger was found shot in the head inside his car in Miami, Florida, on 3 October 2024.[6] He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he died on 10 October at the age of 37.[7][8]

After his death, his fans gathered outside of the hospital and delivered a tribute, playing his music and honking horns of cars.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ McEntyre, Nicholas (October 11, 2024). "Cuban Reggaeton singer El Taiger dead at 37 - one week after being found shot in the head in Miami".
  2. ^ El Taiger Brings Cuban Flavor to ‘Fate of the Furious’ Soundtrack
  3. ^ a b c d Cuban Artist El Taiger Dead at 37 After Gunshot to the Head
  4. ^ Popular reggaeton singer El Taiger in ‘very critical condition’ after being shot in head
  5. ^ El Taiger Will Be Cremated: His Cousin Traveled from Cuba and Will Take His Ashes to Rest with His Mother
  6. ^ "Muere 'El Taiger' en Miami: la familia del artista cubano pide recordarlo con alegría". www.univision.com. 2024-10-10.
  7. ^ Cone, Allen (October 11, 2024). "El Taiger, Cuban reggaeton star, dies week after shooting in Miami". cbsnews.com. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  8. ^ a b El Taiger cause of death
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