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Residente Withdraws From FIB and Morriña Fest Over KKR Ties

Apologizing to ticket holders for the late cancellation, Residente cited Superstruct Entertainment’s ties to KKR as his reason for dropping out of both festivals.

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

  • Residente confirmed that he will drop out of both the Festival Internacional de Benicàssim and Morriña Fest after uncovering that Superstruct Entertainment is backed by KKR.
  • KKR’s portfolio includes investments in Israeli defense technology and real estate projects in settlements considered illegal under international law.
  • The rapper consulted journalists and local investigators to verify the festivals’ links to KKR before announcing his decision.
  • He apologized to ticket holders for the late cancellation and said he accepts any legal consequences of his withdrawal.
  • Festival promoters have yet to update lineups or marketing materials and face growing pressure to disclose their funding structures.