On Monday, April 8th, the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed, resulting in numerous injuries and fatalities, including the death of iconic singer Rubby Pérez. Cardi B, Natti Natasha, and others have spoken out about the tragic event.
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00:00Tragedy struck in the Dominican Republic on April 8th after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub
00:05collapsed during a concert, killing 184 people with more than 200 injured.
00:12Cardi B and more are speaking out.
00:14Singer Ruby Perez was performing when the tragedy occurred and has been reported dead
00:19at 69.
00:20He was known for Billboard hits such as Tuvas a Volar.
00:28Cardi B posted to her community saying,
00:31I'm in literal tears scrolling down my timeline seeing my Dominican people being rescued, some
00:35with lives and some gone.
00:38For the people who lost a family or a friend don't have bad memories.
00:41They left this earth singing and dancing and most likely happy and enjoying themselves,
00:46and that's how the Lord will receive them.
00:49She added on singer Ruby Perez,
00:51It's so heartbreaking to see one of our iconic artists, Ruby Perez, leave in such a tragic
00:55way.
00:56It's sad though our final memory of him was him sharing his beautiful voice to us.
01:01Prince Royce wrote,
01:02My prayers for everyone affected by this big tragedy that happened at the nightclub in
01:06Santo Domingo.
01:08Peace and much strength.
01:09With Natty Natasha adding,
01:11My beloved land, the Dominican Republic.
01:14Today we all woke up with broken hearts.
01:16From the depths of my soul, I share your pain.
01:19I am with you.
01:20We are in mourning.
01:21It is not yet known what caused the jet set's roof to collapse.
01:24We will keep you posted at billboard.com.
01:29We will keep you posted at billboard.com.