Christian Nodal is once again in the eye of the hurricane following the premiere of the music video for his latest song, "Un Vals". What was initially conceived as a romantic tribute to his wife, Ángela Aguilar, ended up sparking a viral controversy due to the striking resemblance of the lead model to his ex-girlfriend, the Argentine singer Cazzu. The singer's followers and various critics on social networks were quick to point out that the Mexican model Dagna Mata shares physical features, tattoos, and a hairstyle almost identical to that of the "Nena de Trampa". "I am not the owner of my name, my image, or my music, and what happened with the video is proof of that," the Sonoran artist stated on his official platforms. In response to the wave of theories and attacks from "haters," Nodal decided to react on social media with a defense that has exposed his lack of control over his own career. "I don't even own my music," the Mexican regional interpreter was firm in explaining that he had no say in the choice of the cast for the clip. With this statement, Nodal directly pointed to his record label and the team responsible for the casting, script, and art of the video as the ones in charge of making those decisions. Despite the fact that the lyrics of "Un Vals" speak of an "ageless" love and of walking together until the end—messages clearly directed at Aguilar—the presence of a "double" for Cazzu has distorted the song's original message. The singer closed his message assuring that, although he does not own the rights to his image, his voice will always belong to his audience. This situation highlights the legal and creative tensions that artists of his stature face in the current industry.
