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Residente Withdraws From FIB and Morriña Fest After KKR Funding Links Uncovered

He said the fund’s support for military technology alongside settlement growth in occupied Palestine made any performance impossible.

Residente canceló su presentación en Morriña Fest tras denunciar vínculos del festival con fondo que financia tecnología militar israelí / Foto: Especial
Imagen de archivo del rapero y compositor puertorriqueño Residente durante un concierto.
El rapero Residente. |  EFE
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Overview

  • On July 8–9, the rapper announced he would cancel his scheduled July 19 FIB set in Benicàssim and his Morriña Fest appearances on July 25–26 in A Coruña.
  • He reached his decision after consulting journalists and investigators who confirmed both festivals have indirect financial ties to US investment firm KKR.
  • KKR’s acquisition of Superstruct Entertainment has prompted scrutiny over its backing of Israeli military technology and real estate projects in settlements deemed illegal under international law.
  • Residente apologized to ticket holders, acknowledged potential legal consequences and declared he does not fear any fallout from his withdrawals.
  • Festival organizers face growing calls for refunds and replacement headliners, with Morriña Fest naming Recycled J in his slot and FIB yet to update its lineup.