Mexican band Maná has announced the decision to remove its song from all digital platforms From head to toe with Nicky Jam, after the Puerto Rican showed his support for Republican candidate Donald Trump at a rally.
This announcement was communicated through the band’s official Instagram profile under the text “Maná does not work with racists”. A decision motivated by the singer’s presence at an event in support of Donald Trump that took place in Las Vegas last Saturday. Nicky Jam, in addition to going on stage and wearing a red cap with the motto Make America Great Again, He also assured that the United States needs Trump back as president.
“It’s an honor to meet you, Mr. President. People where I come from don’t usually know the president, so I feel lucky. We need him to come back to power,” Nicky Jam said at the Trump support event. His remarks immediately caused a stir on social media, generating a great controversy that led to the Mexican group’s recent decision.
The other day Anuel and Justin Quiles and now they bring Nicky Jam
Donald Trump’s campaign makes me cry
pic.twitter.com/zLqFBYOHOe– J4vi (@j4virw_) September 14, 2024
In the statement that led to the announcement of this decision, the group explains that “for the last 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 its collaboration with Nicky Jam From head to toe of all digital platforms,” the group concludes.
The song, released in 2016 in collaboration with the reggaeton artist and which has been viewed millions of times on Spotify, is no longer part of any digital platform in response to the political statements of the Puerto Rican, who for the moment has not said anything about it.
However, Nicky Jam would not have been the only one in the industry to position himself in favor of Trump. A few weeks ago, his fellow reggaeton artist Anuel AA uploaded a photo on his networks in support of the American candidate under the text “Vote for Trump”. Statements that also caused a sensation on social networks after the singer spent the whole day at the former American president’s house.
