It’s been two weeks, and the issue surrounding Master Rapper Francis Magalona hasn’t settled down. This all began when he and his alleged mistress, Abegail Rait, along with their child Gaile Francesca Magalona, broke their 15-year silence.
Francis Magalona’s public appearance has stirred significant controversy regarding his character. While he was still alive, many witnessed his seemingly happy and perfect marriage with Pia Arroyo. However, this perception was contradicted when Robby Tarroza, a close friend of Francis Magalona, came forward, claiming he knew everything about Francis and Pia’s relationship. He alleged that Francis wasn’t happy due to their frequent arguments and that Francis had met someone else with whom he found true love.
It’s worth noting that Abegail, a former flight attendant, shared her story about how she met Francis Magalona while watching Eat Bulaga. He saw her, took her number, and then pursued her, leading to a relationship that resulted in Abegail becoming pregnant with Francesca. Tragically, Francis was already seriously ill at that time, and he passed away just three months after Francesca’s birth. There are even pictures showing him holding his daughter.
Former publicist Pilar Mateo countered Robby Tarroza’s claims and released pictures of what appeared to be Francis and Pia’s wedding in Hong Kong, adding further complexity to the issue.
Amidst all these controversies, a visual artist created an image of what the late Master Rapper Francis Magalona might look like today. It’s worth noting that Francis passed away at the age of 45, and he would be 59 years old today based on his birthdate of October 4, 1964.
With the significant controversy surrounding Francis Magalona and his family, various stories and news keep emerging. It is hoped that, in the midst of all this, the Filipino people can find inspiration in honoring Francis Magalona’s memory.