India, May 25 -- Eliexer Marquez Duany, the Cuban rapper known as El Funky, is now facing possible deportation from the United States, despite his outspoken support for Donald Trump and his role in creating the powerful protest anthem Patria y Vida. The 2021 song, which criticized Cuba's communist regime, gained international attention and even inspired U.S. lawmakers like Senator Marco Rubio to introduce legislation in its name. Now, the pro-Trump artist finds himself at the center of an immigration battle.

The cruel irony hit El Funky after his residency application was denied under he 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act. The rapper took the matter on Facebook, where he shared that he will be deported in 30 days. He posted a photo of himself hol...