Singer Who Claimed to Be Kaleth Morales' Son Retracts: "It Was a Lie"

For several months, the Morales dynasty's name was once again at the center of digital conversation due to a controversy that grew on social media: a young Venezuelan identified as Jesús Eduardo Otero publicly claimed to be the unrecognized son of the late singer Kaleth Morales. However, the story recently took a turn after his public retraction.

Singer Who Claimed to Be Kaleth Morales' Son Retracts: "It Was a Lie"

TL;DR

  • Jesús Eduardo Otero publicly claimed to be the unrecognized son of Kaleth Morales.
  • The Morales family, including Samuel and Katrinalieth Morales, denied the claim and requested respect for the artist's memory.
  • Otero avoided a DNA test, increasing skepticism.
  • Under pressure, Otero retracted his statements in social media videos, admitting it was a lie and apologizing.
  • He stated his intention to avoid legal issues and continue his music career separately.
  • Some online profiles still contain references to Otero as 'son of the king', alluding to Morales.