Cuba: THEY Will DO IT For a few $$$ - The Dark Reality
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- In this video, we will dive into the poverty stricken streets of La Habana. With its beautiful yet crumbling buildings.. Wealth and poverty exist side by side in Havana. As a tourist, you will live an elevated and unbounded experience. Fate will allow us to cross paths with local Cuban Reality Vlogger @raylon_henry_elking. In this video, I will show you why I love and hate Cuba at the simultaneously...
The band is Raysel y Su Promesa - Subscribe to them..... Str8 GAS
www.youtube.com/@rayselysupromesa
Also, my brother Raylon Henry King
www.youtube.com/@raylon_henry_elking
Restaurantes:
-El Biky
-EL CHA-CHA-CHA
-AL CARBÓN
-IVÁN JUSTO EL CHEF
-ANTOJOS
-EL DEL FRENTE (rooftop)
-AZÚCAR
Send me the black cuban dude you tube channel
I’m sorry,I have it
I can never get enough of what you show.. something draws me close to what you are showing.
🫡🫡 thanks so much for sticking with me through this journey!
I totally agree with this. I'm the same. I love all of Keenan's videos.
Just give my bro a Cuban citizenship already 😂
🤣🤣🤣
Loved your video Keenan. Just remember that when you visit Cuba you are an outsider. I was born in the US and I am of Cuban descent. I first visited Cuba in 1997 at the age of 28, still had some relatives there from my moms side, and still I was an outsider..! They referred to me as "El Yuma" or even "Gringo"... I also found Cuba and Cubans to be beautiful. I also observed that they never truly share their true feelings or insights. You ate well and even had vegetables..! I've visited my family about a dozen times and never once did they have any vegetables... I understand your point of view, it was mine too initially, until I faced how "backwards" this country actually is. I mean, I was visiting a cousin in Central Havana, I took a shower and when I went to the bedroom to get dressed, the light bulb burned out... Knowing their situation and how poor they were, I decided to go out and buy them a new light bulb! Easy right? I'm an American tourist with $$$. How hard can this be? Well, I took a taxi, went to 5 or 6 so called "Stores" and NOTHING. 5 hours into my hunt for a Light Bulb, I finally found a "Store" with ridiculous prices, but there was a table lamp with the light bulb I was looking for... Girl behind the counter, Sorry Sir we can't sell you just the light bulb. Okay, how much for the table lamp? $10 US dollars. Fine, I bought the lamp, took the light bulb and left the lamp. They all looked at me as if I was insane. Really? All I wanted was the light bulb, didn't even care about the price. I finally returned to my cousin's apartment with the light bulb. Since I had taken so long (almost 5 hrs) they all assumed I had gone out to get "Some"... Bottom line is that there is no correlation to how you think and how they think. BTW. Cuba also has an underground nightlife... Super surprising and most unexpected... I met a "Spoiled Brat" from Cuba and he took me to; Comedy Clubs, Exclusive Night Clubs and even after hours parties. The same kind you find in Miami Beach, VIP all the way..! Guys and girls all tricked out, arriving in Mercedes Benzs and limos. I was like WTF? These elites are mostly the children of Generals and Colonels if you catch my drift... Conclusion... Cuba may be poor, it may be considered a third world country, but in reality... Cuba is a totally different PLANET..!
Greg… Absolutely spot on…. Cuba is a completely different world. Not in this series but in another series… I’m going to go a little deeper into the thick of it… I’m going to get the hell out of Centro and do “hopefully” Boyeros + where the orientals live.
Plus some of the elite spots
I could imagine how disturbed you were about that light bulb…. Now, there is a lot of privatization…. You also have Carlos III and the WhatsApp channels to find things
@@KeenanLambert198 Carlos III is where I bought the LAMP..! LOL I wasn't disturbed really, but it was shock how difficult it was for me, a tourist with money, to get a f@cking light bulb. That's when I started to understand why people make so many lines to buy things.. it may not be the thing they were looking for, but hell lets buy whats available today, because it might not be available tomorrow... Boyeros is still just a borough of Havana. If you really wanna have fun... try Matanzas or Cienfuegos. Trust me, totally different experience and much more affordable..! Country folk in Cuba are much more down to earth, still know how to have fun and aren't as jilted as those in Havana...
I did Matanzas and Santiago de Cuba.... I loved them both!!!! Better people.... and SUPER CHEAP!!!! The videos are up here.
Beautiful episode, Keenan. I enjoyed the music aspect of this video especially. Those musicians are so multitalented!
Thanks my brother!!!! The musicians were on point!!!!
@@KeenanLambert198 The best concert/show i had ever seen was a show that combined a South African Jazz band and Bellita y Su Jazz Tumbata. It was a South African sound (think Paul Simon, Diamonds on the Soles of her shoes) with Cuban horns. I was upset that it was such a short concert but when I looked at my watch it was almost 4 hours. That was as electric a performance as I had ever seen
Yea bredda, mi already booked dat ticket 🥳🥳🥳
Pulllll up!!!!!
Where is the list of food/restaurants
Said the same thing
Keenan nice to see you get on the Razor's panel the other night and to see your adding subscribers. Keep doing your thing. We appreciate you!
Much love my brother! Thank you for listening and watching me. Sending love and nuff respect.
Your Brother,
Keenan Lambert
As i sit here thinking, I am wondering why China hasn't reached out to Cuba as a fellow communist nation , and invested in the island? I know about the embargo, but surely the U.S. wouldn't want to start a war over other communist nations becoming allies with Cuba! Or better yet, why don't the BRICS nations recruit Cuba into their burgeoning conglomerate and help build that nation back into what it should be by now, which is a beautiful island paradise tourist attraction?? Just wondering, It is a shame what the U.S. has been allowed to bully Cuba all these years because Castro wouldn't allow those racist ass gangsters to treat his people like crap while they got rich off of them. SMH, this country( U.S.) is such hypocrites when it really comes to right and wrong!!
China has started doing business in China… Direct flights now plus the spy base….. Cuban currency had a turnaround too…. 390 to 1 is now 270 to 1 on the black market…. 👀
The US is now allowing Cuban entrepreneurs to have US bank accounts!
Good to hear these things happening. Any beginning that they start I wish more black Nations what do business with Cuba and build a solid foundation and relationship with them.
@@KeenanLambert198 But Cuban Gouvernment does not permit Cubans to do it.
@@nathalieforest8497 to have US accounts?
@@KeenanLambert198 yes. Since July. For little cuban entreprises also.
I love the live Cuban music. Adds more of an authentic caribean feel. I definitely need to learn some of these rhythamic and shifty salsa dances. Continue uploading these gems 👍🔥
Try Los Jubilados De Cienfuegos. They did a live concert in Germany. Keep in mind these guys are 80+, and been playing all their lives. El Son es El mas sublime. Salsa is what you put on food.😇👍🏽
Niceeee niceee
Dang! This channel is so under rated. Share your love with the country 100%
Keep living the dream bro, thanks for another great content.
100% on it!!! More madness coming!!!
Loved the way the band played 🔥
We will be back in Cuba in 11 days. I will be hitting Sabarita… thanks for the tip.
The Caipirinha hits the blood stream well…. 🫡
I'll be there in 2 weeks, i cant wait!
Supper cooooool video brother 😊😊😊
Thanks so much for watching and rocking with me
Brother Keenan, your videos on Cuba have been inspiring me to go in 2024. Hey, that kind of rhymed, didn’t it?
LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This man's voice giving Morgan freeman a run for his money. 😂😂
“Respect your ancestors.” I like that you added that in. ✊🏽
The drums in that moment were a direct link to the rhythms our ancestors played in Africa…. I felt it
@@KeenanLambert198
Me too man. Im always bobbin my head, clapping my hands, and tapping my feet, when I hear Afro-Cuban music. The African rhythms are definitely there especially from the Yoruba people of which many Afro Cubans are descended from of which I am as well. Definitely vibing with the ancestral connection within the spirit.
Cubaaaa doesn't disappoint!!!
They got Usher playing the drums out there (beginning of the video) 😂
Lmfao! PESO USHER is alive and well!
Hey brother I grew up in bklyn too. I can't speak Spanish but we all would jam to the music that the Puerto Ricans would play. It's the rhythm of the music, it's the universal language.
Awwwwww Yeeeeaah Habana Cuba 🇨🇺 is a vibe
Dude. I'm loving the live music and the pro tips
Aye hope your in havana cuba june 21st-24th for the dc music exchange concerts which will showcase the dmv go go music and local cuban artists! They were in cuba a couple of months ago. If your not familiar with go go music its congo drums and live instrumentation! Come check it out my brother. Itll be my first trip to cuba to see family and vibe out! Respect✊🏾💯
Im from Santiago de Cuba Havana is so overrated I feel like my city is the cleanest and more nice people pretty girls but mostly are taken so if you visit you will enjoy good vibes 😊
Completely agree.... I LOVE SANTIAGO..... Pure vibes and relaxation
Love the live music on this one 👌🏾
Thanks so much for rocking with me!
You make me want to go every time I watch your videos
I'm coming to Cuba June 15th ain't gone lie a little nervous
Mr. Harrison! You have nothing to be afraid of.... Just don't fall in love.... They're good at that..
Yea its safe bro, i would say do a walking tour first, you can get to know the city. You will have a good time.
You will be Fine . Cuba is one of the safest countries in the Western Hemisphere.
I'm there every month for 6 years, no reason to be nervous
Just remember, ATM /credit cards don't work there. So bring all the cash you going to bring. To save money, Would convert your dollars to Euros or Canadian dollars to spend there
My man, I _love_ the music you show!
Thank you for adding the music to the description. I like listening to the full version when I work.
Once again another Gem 💎 congrats 🎉🍾🎊
Oh yeah, I remember the girl who beckoned me with "Come Papi!"
LMFAO! Oh yes!!!!!
Im down with the culture and the random music sessions
Nothine. Like. Street. Music. In. Cuba. We. Are. The. Best
Keenan,
Very Nice:
Tks. much.
Thank you so much for watching me!
Where do you stay when in havana? Hotel or a bnb .. and if u get a bnb do the host stay with you?
BNB..... Hit me on the side on IG @keeman198 to get my guys info.... Some host be in your business.... My host is not...
The bit with the live music was great. Definitely a vibe to catch out there, nice music, chillin at a cafe. Just enjoying the moment.
Great
Those music clips are WAY too long, bro.
Love your Cuba videos tho, but you should pump up the chica content and press down music&gringos 🎉👌
Respect fam…. This was a music and vibe video…. I know some wouldn’t like it but…. It’s a part of the series…. More madness coming 😈
So we not beautiful people to take to Sabarita? 😂😂 Rooftop restautants definitely the scene! ❤
How is mr Jefferson doing, Man peso was 395 when I was there and now is 295 😅
It’s great for locals…. It was 390 when I was there… now it’s sliding back the other way…. Thank God!!!!!
The old brother is having trouble with diarrhea and an infection but powering through! How are you!?
@@KeenanLambert198 I am good thank you. my friend said pesos is doing better but doesn’t work for cuban people because price for goods still expensive
@@Atlanta77 the market has to adjust to the readjustment I guess…. Maybe it will take a month or so…. For prices to fall….
Even then though… with their salaries it will still be some BS….
sh!ts lookin' dope, fam
Yow keanan,can you recommend any good restaurants in Havana where I can get good whole lobster and fish,I have been there two times but can't get any really good food..
Yes!
For fish, I like el Biky (Pescado del dia)…. For lobster….. Let me check in with Aubrey and get back to you…. He is a lobster guy…
Don’t expect it to taste like fi wi 🇯🇲 creations though 🤣..
@KeenanLambert198 cool I appreciate you,respect..
@@gyallis2513 Chinatown (not the strip) used to be the best for lobster but the Chinese paladars were too successful and so the government (effectively) shut them all down. I think the Havana Club rum museum serves a lobster dinner for USD$25
@@hockleyvalleycoffeeroaster4599 ok bless and thanks..
...also the Asturianas restaurants (there are 3). Los Nardos (2nd floor across from Capitolio) is decent for chicken and a few other things, there is a famous grilled meat one (Las Terrazas ?) down the Prado past Hotel Plaza, upstairs on 2nd floor. The third one is on Malecon (near Crespo ?). It is actually 2 restaurants (with a dessert/bakery sandwiched mid floor). The upstairs restaurant is more expensive but you could get grilled lobster kebabs....sit out on the balcony, drink beer and eat kebabs while staring out into the Carribean Sea. I think price is $19. ....which is still reasonable but I can't do it as I used to pay $6. The downstairs/street level is Castropol.
Where to stay whats your transportation hookup? I went there several years ago and stayed in Vedado. Ate at the fort restaurant on the ocean.
Once again, Bravo! Hey I love the music in the rhythms ....one vote in favor. Are you there now near June? Super hot for a NYer?
Bro the way you are able to switch from history to music to culture is next level your format is always flawless I really enjoy your videos bro keep em coming
Awesome, so when you travel there, do you take dollars or do you exchange there? Keep doing your thing, my brother
Take only usd other money is hard to change
Euros,pounds
I was there again from the 17th-24th of May. I agree capitalism is on the rise. The government made it legal in 2021.
Cuba!!!!! Great content!
READY FOR YOUR CAMEO?
@@KeenanLambert198 yessir!
Keenan love the music man
I enjoyed the music part.,
1:00 pause bad to the left. that's exactly what i need to. i might book a flight.
Cute little Rosa Parks or tall amazon?
@@KeenanLambert198 curly hair chica in white. Nice video. Hey you think that type of girl would be willing to be a sugarbaby?
@@hesohit 50/50 chance… Its pretty easy to work out these situations in Cuba…. Almost too damn easy….
Day game is better than night game…. You get a better quality of chica…
Can you recommend a place to stay
I have a guy for you…. Link me on IG
Hi Keenan. Greetings again from Rostock.
Benno!!! How are you my brother!? Sending out blessings to you in Germany!
@@KeenanLambert198 Perhaps a friend of mine invites me to come to Cuba this year. If you are on the island then, we can meet us.
Where to change USD?
Link me on IG Keeman198
I ran to this video Bro…👀 👀 😂 👍🏼
LMAO!!! I know you did!!!
Titles and Thumbnails #IYKYK 😂 👍🏼
@@MobileSMSLocal technically it’s not a clickbait…. I gave you guys the game
@@KeenanLambert198I Know…it’s still an effective part of the game. Win for everyone. Appreciate you Boss! 👍🏼👍🏼
Do you know how much the Cuban exchange rate is rn?
295 As of today.... was 390 a month ago.....
Would you bring $100 bills or 20’s? @keenanlambert198
@@KeenanLambert198why the big drop?
@@Elijah_Carroll I have been fishing around for an answer…. Nobody actually knows…. The Cuban economy is still horrid… I can’t tell for sure what’s happening…. I have theories but none of them are good.
Is there internet good enough to work online?
Depends on the sites you’re using
Salesforce for example is blocked
The current average wage for doctors in Cuba is a bit higher than the number you quoted, it's around $230/month.
6000 pesos a month. My friend, you are using the posted online propaganda rate of 24 to 1. This rate is not real….
The real rate is about 300-320 to 1….
It was 400 to 1 but slid back the other way.
Look up street rate of Cuban Peso to USD.
@@KeenanLambert198 checks out. Thanks for taking the time to clarify this as I'm sure it will help others who come across it as well.
I'm from the u.s. virgin islands and I love Latin and Cariben music
I'm enjoying your videos bro. I'm a Cuba vet and Vedado and new Vedado are hidden jems if you speak Spanish. Not as touristic as Centro and Viejo.
Great video! Could you spend american dollars or do you have to convert?
How can I get a hold of the lady on your videos, need to plan a vacation there.
Alina!?
Keenan I nvr ventured outside of Havana, but I feel you on the energy there.
Where are the Havana restaurants you said you were gonna list?😞
@@judyrosario7342
El Biky
Restaurantes:
-El Biky
-EL CHA-CHA-CHA
-AL CARBÓN
-IVÁN JUSTO EL CHEF
-ANTOJOS
-EL DEL FRENTE (rooftop)
-AZÚCAR
Brotha man Sup2 from Sydney Australia
You done lost some weight🔥
Because I’m in season with baseball…. And had on-going diarrhea here lmao
Peace! I'm trying to plan a trip to cuba, to connect with the Muslims there. But I'm having trouble, booking the flight, getting the Cuban card,and the health insurance. I'm based in New York city and it seems everything is easier out of Miami but it doesn't seem cost effective to fly to Miami check into a hotel transact the travel business then fly to Cuba! Can anyone advise me! P.S. I don't use credit cards( that's the complication)
Fly to D.R or Panama 1st and then fly out to Havana
I love it! Man I loved the band!
Yessir 👍🏼 🫡
Cuba siiii
Cuban 🎶 music, great culture
A beautiful culture and a beautiful people
Cuba es hermano cercano de nuestro Vietnam
Do they not have toilet seats there?
Its toilet paper they dont have dont go out without any
Love the content
Mr. Barry White himself. Great video bruh!
Big ups family! It was fun being on that panel with you the other day..... Cheers to life my brother!
Looks like senor Lambert will never settle down ;)
Lmao! More on that part later!
@@KeenanLambert198 Was in Holguin 2 weeks ago. 5 days city and 2 days resort. The food at the resort was terrible but the city paladars was much better. The nightlife took a huge hit due to covid and now people are barely surviving. Sad but next time I'll try la capital. Thanks for your videos brother. Quite informative and entertaining.
Is it easy to cross to Mexico or guatemala from cuba.?
Nicaragua is the place most people “cross” into.
@@KeenanLambert198 thanks
Where's my boy Mr. Jefferson? How's he holding up?
Thanks! He is in the last video of this series… He is struggling…. Looking skinny AF….
@@KeenanLambert198 oh no. Man I need to get your WhatsApp or something
Ahhhhh maaaaaaaaan, dang. I need to get out there. I need your WhatsApp or something.
How do we as americans can have access to go to cuba??any restrictions brotha??
Direct flights from Miami(+FLL), Houston and Tampa… Buy the Pink tourist card at the gate $100 via credit or bank card….
@@KeenanLambert198 i have always wanted to go to cuba but people keep telling we cant go..
@@nelsonsantos1318 Cuba is open for us…. What’s your home airport.. I can create a link for you
@@KeenanLambert198 atlanta brother
WOW! The lady in the blue pants has some nice junk in the trunk!
Click bait
I think you missed the part where I gave the game
Hey brother do you have a air bnb?
I have your Airbnb guy when you are ready
Do yoh have anything close to hotel sevilla? My friends will be staying there
You*
PSST Papi! Como estais? Cansado? Yo te ayudara para descansar. Comprarme una cerveza, por favor. Oh, Papi.
Bro K. It is obvious by your expressions that you are in your happy place. And no wonder. It is the best of times, any time. For future travellers, the girls from the other parts of Cuba, as you mentioned, are ORIENTALS, from the Orient. A lot of local chicas are from Lejo. Most say that. As to the private businesses in a Communist society, look at Viet Nam. Communist in name(and government only. China, how do you get to be a BILLIONAIRE in a communist society. Cuba has missed the boat entirely. And Yes, put me down for live music.
The leadership in Cuba has said they prefer to follow the old soviet model and not the chinese model
@@hockleyvalleycoffeeroaster4599 That caused a rift years back. Che was a Maoist
@@josephweeks820 Che was alot of things. None of them good
I'm so happy to see my Canadian Cuba loving brothers exchanging here.... Seems Che's existence was not a positive thing for the Cuban people.... The orientals in Havana. Brother they give Havana a sense of freshness.... The Habanera is often a grizzly vet in the game...
Let me know how the Cuban prison works out for you when you get caught up in their system.
Caught up in the system? I make videos showing how awesome the country is for tourists... The Cuban Gov't understands I'm trying to support.
@@KeenanLambert198 Communist I guess. Good luck with that.
LOL I have never been a member of the communist party.... I am here to support the Cuban people in their struggle for existence...
@@KeenanLambert198 Yeah, right. You can't fool me. You are an opportunist and someone who exploits. My opinion. I live in a place that my opinion matters and I won't end up in oblivion. Anyways, I'm out of this channel that's not worth my time or effort.
@@angeldelcourt6882 adios!!! Cuba Siempre 🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺
Doctor makes 30 us an hour
@@richardwilliams3839 WHICH doctor in Cuba makes that!?!?
Keenan, Keenan lets cut the 'Beautiful vides and energy c rap here' . We all know about the country's large scale privae company Jinetera S. Pray there is no camera cuz they may blackmail you for more dineros A de CV housewives getting gifts of food , money , jewellery etc for services rendered. all legal of coiurse She will invite you to her house and her bed while hubby is praparing dinner for her , the children and yourself. Now Keenan if you are more adventurous try a trip to Guanabo 27km from Havana quiet and out of reach . The taxi driver will introduce you to the local mafia will provide you with underage ( hot you Keenan but the girls ) activity like skinny dipping , dancing , drinking, sniffing , hide and seek, table games , board games , bed games and , pay games with the local 'Joven' (that is when you pay) you get the picture Keenan
@@Cazador60140 I get where you are going with this…. I don’t engage in the 💩… It’s not my cup of tea….
Had a few fake girlfriends here and there but the love is….. often based on what you can do for them. Im good on it….
Hey Keenan I’m headed there in July can you hook me up with your connect on the money exchange thanks
Link me on IG @keeman198....
You got you a girlfriend over huh
In Cuba? No! But obtaining a girlfriend in Cuba takes 10 mins…. Within 15 mins you are a part of the family…
This man just called us uglies 🫠
When?
@ 11:25 in the video. 😅 love your videos .
@@KiidNoir lmfao 🤣🤣🤣
I forgot about that part
@@KiidNoir ahhhh damn 🤣🤣🤣
Bro I’m from Pittsburgh and I’ve seen only been to Dominican Republic but watching your videos get me excited every time. I’m going to Columbia on June 21 but I’m going make my way to Cuba eventually!
Def do Colombia! But once you’re good on it… Come over to the dark side 😈
I'm a drummer - I like the live music. :)
Ill be out there for a week soon, i got to many ladies line up, might have to hide. i will check that restaurant out though.
Bring your equipment and get ready for a wild campaign!!
Thanks so much for the support family!
@@KeenanLambert198 Np
Havana Boulevard is live at night it’s a shame that the White Cubans are in control of the economy
Wow! What a totally ignorant comment..! Most "White" Cubans fled the island over 60 years ago. Shit... I have many Black and mixed race cousins living in Cuba right now..! That's not even the point. Cuba is governed by "Assholes"..! They are greedy, corrupt and oppress all to instill FEAR and maintain their POWER. An asshole is an asshole no matter the color of their skin... Stop being a bigot..!
Hyman Roth or what?
Love the video my brother. That lady in the blue and white with short hair🔥🔥🔥🔥. On serious note your videos are very informative
Thanks so much.... She was mad cute too btw...
The girl in the white and blue is beautiful
Thick and sweet! Praise the creator lol
Show more chicas interactions in Havana bro you’re videos are fire tho salute
Lmao… There is an issue…. A lot of them are into the street life and are afraid of the camera… They duck me…. I duck them lmao
Bro how can you send mony to cuba
My gril needs money
When are you going their again
Andy kilo uk
Andy! What’s up brother! Western Union is solid… I had a Vegas connect but they are unreliable
For all that is wrong with Cuba, it gets under your skin, like you I love it so ..... but I like eating too. Lots of new paladars since covid, though with exception of Biky, I have not seen you eat at the restaurants I eat at..... and i think there are only a few things you can eat at Biky. Pizza and pasta are not good there.
In all my years, I have stayed in Vedado with exception of a couple of times in Cayo Hueso. The aromas are less rich in Vedado, especially now with the lack of sanitation services.
Cuban Jazz is fantastic ! I was lucky to be hanging around Havana lots when Bill Wolfer was going through his Cuba phase. I would regularly see him at various venues playing piano, half cut with the biggest smile going. Too bad his blog is no longer up as it was a great read. That was when the air was electric
Partial List of Restaurants. Its a start
Biky (Infanta and Neptuno ?) only eat the specials, chicken and pork. Pasta sucks as does pizza
La Catedral (Calle 8 entre Calzada y Quinta) pretty decent food, sometimes oversalted, pizza is almost crepe like
Los Nardos, 2nd floor opposite Capitolio and up a couple of blocks
Castropol, Malecon around Crespo. There is a more expensive restaurant on the 2nd floor and a bakey between at floor 1 1/2
Las Terrazas, on the Prado. Famous for grilled meats. hate the doorman ...like a jinetero