MIAMI – Beloved Cuban rapper El Taiger is still fighting for his life at Jackson Memorial Hospital, according to his manager.
His manager held a news conference outside of the hospital Wednesday to address false rumors that the 37-year-old, whose real name is Jose Manuel Carvajal, was dead.
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“He is alive,” said Marcel Reinosa, El Taiger’s manager. “There were some rumors he passed away -- obviously he didn’t.”
Local 10 News reported last week that Carvajal was found in the back of an SUV after having been shot in the head. It was parked near Jackson Memorial.
Now detectives with the Miami Police Department want to talk to 49-year-old Damian Valdez-Galloso, who has been named a person of interest in the case.
Police have not given much detail into the investigation just yet.
Miami police did say they are working with other law enforcement agencies on the case and are following up on forensic and digital evidence.
The rapper is popular among the Cuban community with 1 million Instagram followers. His fans, family and friends are praying he survives.
El Taiger underwent surgery but remains in critical condition. Loved ones say he is hooked up to machines to breathe.
Anyone who has information about the whereabouts of Valdez-Galloso is asked to call police immediately.