Eliexer Márquez Duany

Eliexer Márquez Duany, known by his stage name El Funky, is a Cuban rapper and member of the hip hop underground movement. He gained international recognition for his song 'Patria y Vida,' which became an anthem for the anti-government protests in Cuba in 2021. Recently, he has been in the news due to the threat of deportation from the United States, following the rejection of his application for Permanent Residency, which has sparked concern for his safety given his outspoken opposition to the Cuban regime.