Overview
- The singer publicly identified the masked influencer 'Lemon Pay' as José Sebastián Cusquisiban Benítez and said she will denounce him for the denigration, a move she made public on Friday.
- The controversy began with a viral video showing a man in a bird costume holding a photo of Warthon and asking passersby why Peru does not support her and whether they would have sex with her as a way to ‘analyze’ her value.
- Warthon said the clip was 'super painful' and highlighted that she has faced disproportionate online violence since her 2021 breakthrough, which has taken an ongoing emotional toll on her life and work.
- After Warthon named him, the creator resurfaced on social media and liked comments urging him to keep making content, showing a split public reaction and no public legal resolution so far.
- The episode highlights how masked street‑interview formats can amplify gendered harassment, raises questions about influencer accountability and platform moderation, and could prompt further legal or platform action to address such abuse.