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Peso Pluma Forced To Cancel Tijuana Show After Cartel Makes Death Threats

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Regional Mexican singer Peso Pluma has had a massive breakout 2023. The singer rose rapidly to incredible fame this year following numerous high-profile collaborations. He’s had numerous songs on the Hot 100 each week dating back to early this year. Pluma’s style of music is often described as corridos tumbados which evokes drug-trade lyrics and thematic content. He famously has numerous songs dedicated to legendary drug lord El Chapo. Now, his chosen style is making it more difficult for him to tour.

Earlier this week, a number of banners were posted in various towns making death threats at Peso Pluma if he chose to perform there. “This is for you, Peso Pluma. Refrain from appearing this October 14. Because it will be your last presentation,” a banner posted in Tijuana translated to. Subsequently, Pluma is clearly taking the threats seriously as he’s announced a series of concert cancelations, including his planned Tijuana show. His label made the official announcement, which reads “Our goal is to protect the fans and the team. For the safety of everyone involved, we will cancel our show in Tijuana.”

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Peso Pluma Cancels Tijuana Show

Peso Pluma having a breakout 2023 is no understatement. Consequently, he was nominated for three awards at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards including best new artist, which ultimately ended up going to Ice Spice. He also appeared on Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist alongside some major names. His collaboration with Yng Lvcas “La Bebe (Remix)” popped up on the former president’s playlist.

Additionally this isn’t even the only time in recent weeks that Pluma was forced to cancel shows. Earlier this week when the banners first appeared he announced numerous cancelations and reschedulings of previously announced shows on his tour. While an official reason wasn’t given at the time, the new cancelation likely informs the reason for the earlier ones following the death threats. What do you think of Peso Pluma being forced to cancel his show after receiving cartel death threats? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Peso Pluma Cancels Multiple Concerts Amid Cartel Threats

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Peso Pluma, the wildly popular Mexican musician, rescheduled several concerts this week without warning. Shows between September 15 and 17 in Milwaukee, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Birmingham were quietly axed. Furthermore, ticketing sites promised a rescheduling date. At the time of writing, Pluma is next scheduled to perform in Chula Vista, California on September 30.

No official reason has been given for the cancelation. However, many believe it is related to the cartel death threats Pluma received earlier in the week. As Pluma attended the VMAs on September 12, a number of banners appeared around Tijuana, Mexico. “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,” one of the banners read. Several of the banners were signed with the initials of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación. JNG is of the largest cartels in Mexico. Mexican authorities are investigating the credibility of the threats.

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Why Is The Cartel Targeting Peso Pluma?

According to Tijuana mayor Montserrat Caballero, Pluma and other artists become cartel targets through their music. “Let’s be clear: They sing and make an apology of crime and thus they should know the risk and consequences,” Caballero told the New York Times. Furthermore, Caballero said the decision to cancel Pluma’s October 14 concert would be based on whether the investigation determined the banners, locally referred to as narcomantas, to be legitimately from a cartel. Additionally, Pluma has been recently criticized by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Obrador took issue with “AMG”, stating that “As if material things were the most important things — brand clothes, houses, jewelry, power or arrogance.”

However, Pluma is not the only musician who has faced threats from the cartel. Natanael Cano recently stopped midway through “Cuerno Azulado” and declared that it was “going to get him killed”. The song makes reference to drug deals, government corruption, and even infamous cartel leader El Chapo. As far back as February, ticket vendors have been offering refunds for Pluma’s Tijuana show. This option was offered due to “due to insecurity and threats towards other events.”

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