Smiling man in a red t-jersey sitting in front of a wooden staircase next to a sign inviting guests to a classy 50th birthday party. — Pablito Ruiz and a controversial invitation to his birthday | Redacción

Camara — Pablito Ruiz and a controversial invitation to his birthday | Redacción

Pablito Ruiz charged his fans at his 50th birthday party and sparked a wave of criticism

The singer sparked controversy and divided his fans on social media, although some attendees stated that they were aware of the fee

02/06/2025 17:53:00h

Editorial Team

Pablito Ruiz celebrated his 50th birthday with a party that set social media ablaze. Far from going unnoticed, his birthday became a topic of debate due to a decision that left more than one fan speechless.

The singer shared a short video of the celebration on his social media. He was seen sitting at a table, surrounded by guests, in a hall in Lomas de Zamora. Everything seemed in order until an unexpected practice came to light.

Twitter post showing a man in a red jacket and dark glasses sitting on an elegant white chair, accompanied by an image alluding to a 50th birthday party, with text mentioning the celebration of a birthday and charging an entrance fee to attendees.

The post on X by journalist Fede Flowers | Redacción

The cover charge

It was journalist Fede Flowers who revealed the detail that sparked the controversy. According to his account, Pablito Ruiz charged fans a cover fee to attend the event.

"Shameful," Flowers described in his post, and explained that the singer organized the gathering especially for his fan club. What outraged many was not so much the charge itself, but the lack of prior notice and the unknown amount until the moment they sat at the table.

Three Twitter users discuss whether it’s normal for artists to charge for attending private events, arguing that it’s part of their job and there’s nothing wrong with it.

Some fans supported charging a cover fee for Pablito Ruiz's celebration event | Redacción

On social media, comments multiplied. Some defended the singer's decision with economic arguments. "If there are people who pay for it and nobody forced them, it's fine," wrote one user. Others, however, considered that the surprise was the most questionable aspect of the matter.

Fede Flowers clarified that guests found out about the charge when they were already at the party. Some paid in cash, while others had to transfer the money at that moment. Confusion reigned in an environment that was supposedly meant to be celebratory.

Man dressed in a white tuxedo celebrating his birthday in front of a multi-tiered cake with a sparkler candle, surrounded by people at an elegant table

Singer Pablito Ruiz at the birthday cake moment | Redacción

A recurring practice

The journalist also recalled that this was not the first time Pablito Ruiz used this approach. During his tours abroad, he claimed, he has also charged fans who attend events organized by him.

The controversy remained on social media. Meanwhile, some justified the action as an attempt by the singer to cover his event costs, while others questioned the lack of transparency with his most loyal followers.

Thus, Pablito Ruiz's 50th birthday ended up being discussed more for what was paid than for what was celebrated.

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