Cuba: THEY Will DO IT For a few $$$ - The Dark Reality

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...

[@KeenanLambert198]

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

[@cwtrucker4963]

Send me the black cuban dude you tube channel

[@cwtrucker4963]

I’m sorry,I have it

[@user-pb6zg6vw3w]

I can never get enough of what you show.. something draws me close to what you are showing.

[@KeenanLambert198]

🫡🫡 thanks so much for sticking with me through this journey!

[@ontariobarclay]

I totally agree with this. I'm the same. I love all of Keenan's videos.

[@views65]

Just give my bro a Cuban citizenship already 😂

[@gregrodriguez714]

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..!

[@KeenanLambert198]

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

[@gregrodriguez714]

@@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...

[@KeenanLambert198]

I did Matanzas and Santiago de Cuba.... I loved them both!!!! Better people.... and SUPER CHEAP!!!! The videos are up here.

[@TankPPG]

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!

[@KeenanLambert198]

Def do Colombia! But once you’re good on it… Come over to the dark side 😈

[@nevilleg-baby5299]

Yea bredda, mi already booked dat ticket 🥳🥳🥳

[@KeenanLambert198]

Pulllll up!!!!!

[@sirjag2922]

Beautiful episode, Keenan. I enjoyed the music aspect of this video especially. Those musicians are so multitalented!

[@KeenanLambert198]

Thanks my brother!!!! The musicians were on point!!!!

[@hockleyvalleycoffeeroaster4599]

@@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

[@VesperR8]

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 👍🔥

[@responding8185]

Love the video my brother. That lady in the blue and white with short hair🔥🔥🔥🔥. On serious note your videos are very informative

[@KeenanLambert198]

Thanks so much.... She was mad cute too btw...

[@Wesna269]

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!

[@theGalaxyfox75]

Love your content and the format...keep up the good work...

[@user-bx3pj9jo4h]

Where is the list of food/restaurants

[@Doctorchris100]

Said the same thing

[@DallasA13]

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

[@bigdreamsphilippines]

You definitely got me ready to book a flight ✈️. Any help with that place you recommend to stay would be awesome 👏. New sub here definitely enjoying your content ! Thx 🙏

[@IncognitoTraveler8732]

Once again another Gem 💎 congrats 🎉🍾🎊

[@armyguytravels]

Amazing video!!!!! i cannot wait to go there in october:)

[@IncognitoTraveler8732]

Once again another gem 💎 Great Content 🍾💎🎊

[@andredevine266]

Man what a ride! "La Musica es Vida" ! I loved the band and can't wait to get there! my plan is to spend a few days there in the Fall of 2025. Safe travels mi hermano!

[@dotherightthingny]

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?

[@doe71]

Thank you for adding the music to the description. I like listening to the full version when I work.

[@dabig_guy2204]

Keenan, I love your videos and can't get enough of it, my friend. 💥👍🍺

[@Special_Dark_Chalk_Lit]

I follow you on IG and had a few conversations with you, it’s certain parts you were in that I didn’t see. I gotta go back for sure now !!!

[@KeenanLambert198]

Let the addiction begin!!

[@wolexo8754]

Keep living the dream bro, thanks for another great content.

[@KeenanLambert198]

100% on it!!! More madness coming!!!

[@d.cpro3751]

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✊🏾💯

[@yonis7638]

Watching your videos from France 🇫🇷, love your contents g

[@KeenanLambert198]

Blessings to you big G!!!! I love France FYI

[@Jericho2488]

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.

[@patrickheiskanen2610]

Dang! This channel is so under rated. Share your love with the country 100%

[@donnellwillcot]

We will be back in Cuba in 11 days. I will be hitting Sabarita… thanks for the tip.

[@KeenanLambert198]

The Caipirinha hits the blood stream well…. 🫡

[@kbluewater]

dope awesome vid😁,,,diggin that 60 yr.ole lady too

[@NateInYoState]

Mr. Barry White himself. Great video bruh!

[@KeenanLambert198]

Big ups family! It was fun being on that panel with you the other day..... Cheers to life my brother!

[@jeanromulus7018]

Great

[@EdwinCV-dh8qc]

Supper cooooool video brother 😊😊😊

[@KeenanLambert198]

Thanks so much for watching and rocking with me

[@davebanner4462]

Loved the way the band played 🔥

[@ontariobarclay]

Statically? I love it. I think the music in general is what sets the tone and the mood. The fact that Cuba isn't as fully explored or as exposed to the rest of the world means most people's true appreciation and connection with Cuba is the music. At least the initial thing that draws people in. Keep it coming, boss 😁

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Another Awesome Adventure of Havana Thank You Keenan 🙂❤👍Watching fro NB Canada🙂🙂🙂

[@KeenanLambert198]

New Brunswick in the house!!! Sending blessings to the East of Canada!

[@StartLivingNow1963]

@@KeenanLambert198 Thank You I love Cuba been there many times.🙂❤️👍

[@gtharo]

Brother Keenan, your videos on Cuba have been inspiring me to go in 2024. Hey, that kind of rhymed, didn’t it?

[@KeenanLambert198]

LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Toxicstudioinc]

Cubaaaa doesn't disappoint!!!

[@raulsantaros8862]

I'll be there in 2 weeks, i cant wait!

[@poissonpuerile8897]

My man, I _love_ the music you show!

[@bonitaoestranho]

sh!ts lookin' dope, fam

[@c6ft2006]

Dude. I'm loving the live music and the pro tips

[@Streetbroker]

They got Usher playing the drums out there (beginning of the video) 😂

[@KeenanLambert198]

Lmfao! PESO USHER is alive and well!

[@cgtatted4145]

This man's voice giving Morgan freeman a run for his money. 😂😂

[@RIQs_World]

Viva Cuba

[@DarrenMoore-le6pg]

“Respect your ancestors.” I like that you added that in. ✊🏽

[@KeenanLambert198]

The drums in that moment were a direct link to the rhythms our ancestors played in Africa…. I felt it

[@DarrenMoore-le6pg]

@@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.

[@runeschrder7731]

Go to Playa and Miramar. Cuba has many flavours. Personally I do not like Old Habana or Centro Habana. I enjoy more Nuevo Vedado, Vedado, Playa and Miramar. Try Playa Salado (Salao) - Once very nice.

[@JMoroccoMisterBoy]

Keenan, Very Nice: Tks. much.

[@KeenanLambert198]

Thank you so much for watching me!

[@MacZaro144]

Madddd🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KeenanLambert198]

🙏🏾🔥 blessings yaad familyyyy

[@Themusicalhealer]

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.

[@KeenanLambert198]

Bring your equipment and get ready for a wild campaign!!

[@KeenanLambert198]

Thanks so much for the support family!

[@Themusicalhealer]

@@KeenanLambert198 Np

[@jayville_2424]

You make me want to go every time I watch your videos

[@iSee109]

Oh yeah, I remember the girl who beckoned me with "Come Papi!"

[@KeenanLambert198]

LMFAO! Oh yes!!!!!

[@dizzellthegreat]

Love the content

[@THEFLYBOYWAY]

✊🏾🖤

[@KeenanLambert198]

🫡🫡✊🏾

[@BigTubbs]

Love the live music on this one 👌🏾

[@KeenanLambert198]

Thanks so much for rocking with me!

[@AubreyExplores]

I went to Cuba because of you Keenan shout outs to you !!!

[@KeenanLambert198]

Blessings my brother! Do us all a favor and release that content!!! The world is waiting!!! OH YESSSS!!!!

[@JohnnyBotzz]

Hey bro I'm your friend on Facebook I'm going on the 15th too see my girlfriend in cuba how long will you be there? I go about every 2 months

[@antoniosellars4812]

I will also be there from June 5 to July 4 if you want to have a beer

[@JohnnyBotzz]

@@antoniosellars4812 yea man

[@chrisyo4461]

​@@antoniosellars4812count me in june12

[@scorpionbradford8518]

That sounds like a nice length, for your trip !

[@rons1566]

I love it! Man I loved the band!

[@theGalaxyfox75]

Im down with the culture and the random music sessions

[@complexgrafix]

Your Cuban videos are the best. more of Mr. Jefferson

[@KeenanLambert198]

Thanks so much.... More coming soon! More Mr. Jeff!

[@scorpionbradford8518]

Ur content is always 🔥🔥

[@WhereIsMulano]

Awwwwww Yeeeeaah Habana Cuba 🇨🇺 is a vibe

[@scorpionbradford8518]

Keenan I nvr ventured outside of Havana, but I feel you on the energy there.

[@hockleyvalleycoffeeroaster4599]

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

[@leslietrent3682]

Never get enough of your volgs, how’s Mr. Jefferson the old man you befriended, hope he is doing well ❤😊

[@KeenanLambert198]

He is having some really bad diarrhea… I think he has a parasite… I gave him some Metronidazole…. All I had with me….

[@kwtravels9065]

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.

[@amanra1595]

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.

[@Toxicstudioinc]

So we not beautiful people to take to Sabarita? 😂😂 Rooftop restautants definitely the scene! ❤

[@gogotravels1376]

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.

[@barrettdowning2083]

Awesome, so when you travel there, do you take dollars or do you exchange there? Keep doing your thing, my brother

[@user-gt2jh1eb4l]

Take only usd other money is hard to change Euros,pounds

[@raymondram3870]

Nothine. Like. Street. Music. In. Cuba. We. Are. The. Best

[@charlesdonovan5195]

I'm from the u.s. virgin islands and I love Latin and Cariben music

[@elarrayhesohit4479]

1:00 pause bad to the left. that's exactly what i need to. i might book a flight.

[@KeenanLambert198]

Cute little Rosa Parks or tall amazon?

[@elarrayhesohit4479]

@@KeenanLambert198 curly hair chica in white. Nice video. Hey you think that type of girl would be willing to be a sugarbaby?

[@KeenanLambert198]

@@elarrayhesohit4479 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…

[@Atlanta77]

How is mr Jefferson doing, Man peso was 395 when I was there and now is 295 😅

[@KeenanLambert198]

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!?

[@Atlanta77]

@@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

[@KeenanLambert198]

@@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….

[@thememphite]

Gracias por la inspiración mi hermano

[@KeenanLambert198]

Tamo juntos en este vida familia

[@dishonharrison1391]

I'm coming to Cuba June 15th ain't gone lie a little nervous

[@KeenanLambert198]

Mr. Harrison! You have nothing to be afraid of.... Just don't fall in love.... They're good at that..

[@Themusicalhealer]

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.

[@Eknylive]

You will be Fine . Cuba is one of the safest countries in the Western Hemisphere.

[@aarondublin7837]

I'm there every month for 6 years, no reason to be nervous

[@Welltraveled8732]

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

[@mrdreads9029]

Where do you stay when in havana? Hotel or a bnb .. and if u get a bnb do the host stay with you?

[@KeenanLambert198]

BNB..... Hit me on the side on IG @keeman198 to get my guys info.... Some host be in your business.... My host is not...

[@havanastarfish]

oh shoot i follow raylon... last time i watched his video last week, he had a hard time finding a room to rent because of his budget :( ..so sad.. hope hes well??

[@les4lb]

Cuba!!!!! Great content!

[@KeenanLambert198]

READY FOR YOUR CAMEO?

[@les4lb]

​@@KeenanLambert198 yessir!

[@lyndonjoseph7897]

Keenan love the music man

[@bwells0822]

CUBA OR CARTAGENA WHICH ONE DO YOU RECOMMEND TRAVELING TO FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE

[@KeenanLambert198]

....... Well, if its about the Chicas then CTG.... If its about vibe...... Havana

[@bwells0822]

@@KeenanLambert198 i guess cuba doesnt have many chicas to choose from

[@KeenanLambert198]

@@bwells0822 Havana has plenty buts not an ideal chica situation

[@bwells0822]

@@KeenanLambert198 I don’t understand what do you mean

[@KeenanLambert198]

@@bwells0822 they’re a lot of inconveniences that may make your trip a little annoying.

[@MobileSMSLocal]

I ran to this video Bro…👀 👀 😂 👍🏼

[@KeenanLambert198]

LMAO!!! I know you did!!!

[@MobileSMSLocal]

Titles and Thumbnails #IYKYK 😂 👍🏼

[@KeenanLambert198]

@@MobileSMSLocal technically it’s not a clickbait…. I gave you guys the game

[@MobileSMSLocal]

@@KeenanLambert198I Know…it’s still an effective part of the game. Win for everyone. Appreciate you Boss! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@gyallis2513]

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..

[@KeenanLambert198]

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 🤣..

[@gyallis2513]

@KeenanLambert198 cool I appreciate you,respect..

[@hockleyvalleycoffeeroaster4599]

@@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

[@gyallis2513]

@@hockleyvalleycoffeeroaster4599 ok bless and thanks..

[@hockleyvalleycoffeeroaster4599]

...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.

[@pmoneyz5592]

Brotha man Sup2 from Sydney Australia

[@alanjamaicanborn6694]

Can you recommend a place to stay

[@KeenanLambert198]

I have a guy for you…. Link me on IG

[@bennoblittersdorf]

Hi Keenan. Greetings again from Rostock.

[@KeenanLambert198]

Benno!!! How are you my brother!? Sending out blessings to you in Germany!

[@bennoblittersdorf]

@@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.

[@HomerSimpson-tq3ym]

I love your videos compañero

[@user-gt2jh1eb4l]

Hi keenan missed you again was their for 10 days just got home now Andy kilo uk

[@victorsida]

How can I get a hold of the lady on your videos, need to plan a vacation there.

[@KeenanLambert198]

Alina!?

[@alanjamaicanborn6694]

Where to change USD?

[@KeenanLambert198]

Link me on IG Keeman198

[@Lowcountryinshore843]

Show more chicas interactions in Havana bro you’re videos are fire tho salute

[@KeenanLambert198]

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

[@CGarrett]

You done lost some weight🔥

[@KeenanLambert198]

Because I’m in season with baseball…. And had on-going diarrhea here lmao

[@WhereIsMulano]

Yessir 👍🏼 🫡

[@KeenanLambert198]

Cuba siiii

[@Niq_afrikano]

Man how you managing to upload yo videos? wifi mayhem?

[@KeenanLambert198]

I never upload from Cuba... Music licensing and editing all happens in the US...

[@garyfagan1933]

damn 60 uh

[@msantacruz430]

I was there again from the 17th-24th of May. I agree capitalism is on the rise. The government made it legal in 2021.

[@tonyk9499]

I'm working on planning a trip can we get our monopoly money at a kiosk in Miami or do we wait till we get in country?

[@KeenanLambert198]

The Monopoly money will be available in Cuba… Your Airbnb host will change it or knows the spot to change it. DO NOT change at a government/airport change house….

[@kushseti8842]

Cuban 🎶 music, great culture

[@KeenanLambert198]

A beautiful culture and a beautiful people

[@eciv2006]

Where's my boy Mr. Jefferson? How's he holding up?

[@KeenanLambert198]

Thanks! He is in the last video of this series… He is struggling…. Looking skinny AF….

[@eciv2006]

@@KeenanLambert198 oh no. Man I need to get your WhatsApp or something

[@eciv2006]

Ahhhhh maaaaaaaaan, dang. I need to get out there. I need your WhatsApp or something.

[@frederickcopeland6596]

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!!

[@KeenanLambert198]

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!

[@frederickcopeland6596]

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.

[@runeschrder7731]

Keenan Be careful in Cuba. Dengue and scabies are very common at the moment.