Peso Pluma Receives Death Threats from Cartel Ahead of Tijuana Concert

Disturbing banners bearing death threats against Peso Pluma have recently surfaced in Tijuana, according to Vulture.

These banners, attributed to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, contain a menacing message directed towards Peso Pluma in anticipation of his scheduled performance on October 14 at Estadio Caliente in Tijuana.

The message, translated by The Arizona Republic, reads, "This goes to Peso Pluma; refrain from presenting yourself on October 14 because it will be your last show due to your disrespect and loose tongue. You show up, and we are going to (break you)."

In connection with these threats, authorities apprehended a 43-year-old individual found in possession of one of the banners, according to information from Punto Norte.

Peso Pluma has found himself in the crosshairs of cartels due to his involvement in narcocorridos, a subgenre of Mexican regional music that incorporates themes related to the drug trade within its lyrics.

While Peso Pluma has performed songs from the perspective of a Sinaloa cartel member, he has not claimed actual membership in the cartel. Instead, he has acknowledged that cartels may occasionally commission songs in their honor.

Notably, this alarming development regarding cartel threats emerged just hours before Peso Pluma's performance at the 2023 VMAs.

Peso Pluma Postpones Several US Concerts

In the wake of the ominous threats against him, Peso Pluma, who recently performed at the VMA's on Tuesday night, has maintained silence regarding the situation.

There have been notable disruptions to his upcoming concert schedule, with some shows postponed or canceled.

However, whether these changes are directly linked to the threats remains uncertain.

Despite the concerning developments, representatives for Peso Pluma have not provided any comments in response to requests for information from USA TODAY as of Wednesday.

One of the affected events is Pluma's concert at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, originally slated for Thursday, which has been postponed due to what the venue referred to as "unforeseen circumstances."

This announcement was made through both online channels and social media on Tuesday.

Similarly, the show scheduled for Friday at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois, and Saturday's performance in Indianapolis have also been postponed.

Per Peso Pluma's official website, his next listed show is set to take place in Reno, Nevada, on September 28, although the ongoing situation may lead to further adjustments to his tour schedule.

Peso Pluma and Sinaloa Cartel

Peso Pluma, whose real name is Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, is a prominent figure in the music scene at just 24 years old, boasting nearly 11 million followers on Instagram, Vice noted.

He is considered a pioneer in the immensely popular corrido tumbado genre. His music is characterized by slick guitar melodies, bold horn arrangements, and a somewhat hip-hop-inspired delivery with a distinctive nasal quality. "El Doble P" has been making global waves with tracks like "Ella Baila Sola," reminiscent of love ballads.

His presence has extended to the United States, where he appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and graced the main stage at Coachella earlier this year.

However, Peso Pluma's musical portfolio also includes songs like "Siempre Pendiente" that draw inspiration from the narcocorrido genre.

The open references to the Sinaloa Cartel in Peso Pluma's songs place him near ongoing turf wars in various parts of Mexico, including Tijuana.

In several of his songs, including those performed recently, Peso Pluma openly sings about the incarcerated El Chapo and his son, Iván Archivaldo Guzmán, who is believed to lead the Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel.

One of his songs, "El Gavilán," refers to Iván Guzmán as "Don Iván," even though the US government has placed a $5 million bounty on him.

While Peso Pluma was born in the state of Jalisco, from which the CJNG (Jalisco New Generation Cartel) derives its name, it is believed that part of his family hails from the small Sinaloan town of Badiraguato, the same place associated with El Chapo's origins.

He spent his formative years in a Guadalajara suburb and briefly resided in Texas during his teenage years before returning to Mexico and quickly ascending to international stardom.

Despite the recent threats against him, Peso Pluma has yet to publicly acknowledge them or comment on his upcoming concert in Tijuana.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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