Diomedes Díaz‘s Children Receive Significant Royalties, Sparking Family Discussion
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Bogotá, Colombia – The enduring legacy of Vallenato icon Diomedes Díaz continues to generate notable income for his family, with his son Rafael Santos recently revealing the distribution of royalties from the late singer’s extensive music catalog. The statements have ignited a conversation among the Díaz siblings regarding the financial benefits of their father’s prolific career.
Royalties Fueling family Income
Rafael Santos, himself a prominent singer, appeared on the program ‘The world of aco’ to shed light on how the royalties from his father’s music are currently managed.He explained that the income is distributed among all recognized children of Diomedes Díaz, a testament to the enduring popularity and extensive catalog of the “Cacique de La Junta.”
These earnings are primarily generated through the constant streaming of Diomedes Díaz’s songs on various musical platforms, both within Colombia and internationally. Additionally, royalties are collected by entities responsible for copyright management, ensuring that the artist’s work continues to provide financial support to his heirs.
Quarterly Earnings and a Father’s Prophecy
during his television appearance, Rafael Santos disclosed that each of Diomedes Díaz’s children receives between 20 and 30 million Colombian pesos each quarter. This figure, which has reportedly caused some internal discussion, aligns with a poignant piece of advice Diomedes Díaz often shared with his children: “After dead I will give more money than I live, so they save.”
Sibling Disagreement Surfaces
Following Rafael Santos’s statements, one of Diomedes Díaz’s brothers, Luis mariano Díaz, expressed a degree of dissatisfaction. In a post on his Instagram account, Luis Mariano shared a photo with the caption: “Here, spending the 650 million that make me monthly my father.” This comment quickly drew attention and was not well-received by some family members.
In response to the public discussion, an anonymous relative spoke to the program ‘I know everything’ on Canal 1 to clarify the situation. The relative firmly stated that the figure mentioned by Luis Mariano is “fully false” and expressed confusion over his brother’s public statements.While acknowledging that all siblings receive money from their father’s songs, the relative emphasized that “anything has never missed,” suggesting a stable and consistent distribution.
