Maná has pulled his collaboration with Nicky Jam from the music streaming platform after the reggaeton star endorsed Donald Trump.
The legendary Mexican rock band released a statement on social media on Sunday (September 15) explaining why it decided to remove Nicki from the streaming service after he publicly supported Trump over the weekend. “De Pies a Cabeza” re-interpreted in 2016.
“Maná does not collaborate with racists,” the band, fronted by Fher Olvera, wrote in Spanish on Instagram, prompting mixed reactions in the comments section.
“For the past 30 years, Maná has supported and defended the rights of Latinos around the world. No business or promotion is more valuable than the dignity of our people. That’s why today Maná has decided to remove the Nicky Jam collaboration from all digital platforms. Pies a Cabeza”.
A reggaeton-flavored version of Maná and Jam’s 1992 classic “De Pies a Cabeza” premiered in 2016 at advertising billboardlatin radio play chart. At the time of the film’s release, Nicki called Mana one of his idols, saying, “I never thought I’d be working with them, so it’s a blessing.”
Marner decided to pull “De Pies a Cabeza” from streaming following Trump’s campaign rally in Las Vegas on Friday (September 13), during which Nicki took the stage to support the former President, as he will face off against Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
“It’s an honor to meet you, Mr. President. People from where I come from don’t get to meet the president. So I’m lucky,” said the 43-year-old reggaeton veteran, who moved to Puerto Rico from Massachusetts as a young man. “We need you. We need you back, right? We need you as president.
In an awkward viral moment, Trump mistakenly referred to Nikki as “she” while introducing her to a Vegas crowd for a support speech.
“Do you know Nikki? She’s hot. Where is Nikki?” Trump said, looking at the “X” singer next to him. Minutes later, the former president spotted the Latin star and realized his mistake. “Oh, look, I’m glad he showed up,” Trump said, patting Nikki on the shoulder.
Marner has been a staunch supporter of Democratic causes over the years, particularly on immigration reform and other Latino-related issues. “The way Trump speaks to Mexicans and the Latino community is unbelievable,” Olvera tweeted in Spanish after the 2016 presidential debate. “As many people realize, he is a racist.” The Mexican band, which also celebrated President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory, wrote on Twitter (now X): “Values win supply. There is unity in diversity.
Nicky Jam is one of many music stars to back the 78-year-old businessman-turned-politician in his 2024 re-election bid. In late August, Puerto Rican reggaeton stars Anuel AA and Justin Quiles took the stage to support Trump at a rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Other artists supporting the former president include Jason Aldean, Kid Rock, Kodak Black, Lil Pump, Sexyy Red and Billy Ray Cyrus.
See Maná’s Instagram post below.
