René Pérez Joglar
René Pérez Joglar, known professionally as Residente, is a Puerto Rican rapper, songwriter, and activist renowned for his powerful lyrics that address social issues, cultural identity, and human rights. As a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning band Calle 13, he gained international acclaim for blending various musical genres with poignant messages. Residente is recognized for his outspoken stance on political and social injustices, particularly in Latin America, and has been involved in numerous humanitarian efforts. Following the death of Pope Francis, he paid tribute through a heartfelt Instagram post, reflecting on their prior meeting and the pontiff's unique contributions to discussions on inequality and social justice.
Born on Feb 23, 1978 (47 years old)
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Mexico:
René Perez Joglar is one of the members of Calle 13, which iLe mentions in the context of a possible reunion.
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Panama:
Residente is a rapper, composer, and producer known for being one of the founders of Calle 13.
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Mexico:
René, known as Residente, used his concert in Mexico City to address issues of education and the situation in Gaza.
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Ecuador:
The Puerto Rican rapper Residente expressed his respect for Pope Francis after his death, calling him 'irrepetible, especial, único'.
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