The Mexican musical group Manna published a press release this Sunday in which it announced the withdrawal of its collaboration with the urban artist Nicky Jam from all music platforms after the Puerto Rican participated in a Donald Trump rally. “Maná does not work with racists,” the group said on its social networks.
“For 30 years, Maná has supported and defended the rights of Latinos around the world. No business or promotion is worth more than the dignity of our people. For this reason, Maná has decided today to upload his collaboration with Nicky Jam, From head to toe, of all digital platforms,” the group added.
And it all stems from the appearance of the reggaeton player at the last rally of the Republican candidate for the presidency of the United States, Donald Trump. The former US president begins by introducing Nicky as a “Latin music superstar.” Moments later, the singer unexpectedly takes the stage to deliver the following message: “4 years have passed, and nothing has happened. “We need Trump.”
the song From head to toe was published in August 2016coinciding with the start of the second leg of Maná’s US tour that year. It was viewed millions of times and also contained a music video directed by Cuban Alejandro Pérez.
He’s not the only one supporting Trump
However, Nicky Jam is not the only urban artist to publicly display his support for Trump, since the singers Anuel AA and Justin Quiles They appeared at a previous rally. Both artists have already met Trump on the dance floor. airport Johnstownthe municipality where the gathering took place. They greeted each other with a handshake and a brief exchange of words.
Later, at the meeting, they were photographed alongside the former president of the United States wearing the tycoon’s motto: “Make America Great Again.” Anuel wore a cap with that phrase, while Quiles wore a version with the phrase “Make Puerto Rico Great Again.”
This is huge! @Anuel_2bleAone of the most influential latino rappers just endorsed my dad, President Trump in Pennsylvania! These guys get it, and so do their supporters, and they know that America and the world will be better off under Trump!!!pic.twitter.com/R85IlxQswp
– Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) August 31, 2024
After their interventions, the two artists shook hands with Trump again, while the former president acknowledged their participation. The appearance of Anuel AA and Justin Quiles in support of asset marks an unusual moment in the presidential campaign, as few Latino artists have openly expressed support for a candidate.
