Rappers vs Cartels: The Deadly Consequences of Crossing Borders

⚠️Mexican rapper peso pluma faced retaliation from the halisco new generation cartel after paying homage to drug lord El Chapo in his songs.

👊Chalino Sanchez, a Mexican singer, was murdered after seeking revenge for his sister's assault, involving cartel member El Chapo Perez.

💀Mr yil loot, a US-born rapper in Mexico, was killed after associating himself with the criminal El Cholo, a rival of the CJNG cartel.

🌪️Narco Cordo genre artists like Chalino Sanchez often become targets of drug lords, as they glorify their enemies in their songs.

🔑The high-profile status and influence of rappers make them prime targets for cartels seeking to protect their territories and reputation.

Why do rappers in Mexico face threats from cartels?

—Rappers often sing about drug lords and cartel activities, which attracts the attention of cartels who see it as glorifying their enemies.

Did any of the targeted rappers survive the cartel's threats?

—Peso pluma escaped harm by canceling his concert, but Chalino Sanchez and Mr yil loot were both murdered as a result of their associations and lyrics.

What is the Narco Cordo genre?

—Narco Cordo is a genre of music in Mexico that tells stories about the Mexican drug trade, often glorifying the lives of drug traffickers.

Why did Chalino Sanchez become a target of the cartels?

—Chalino's songs often glorified drug traffickers and enemies of cartels, attracting their attention and making him a target.

Why did Mr yil loot associate himself with El Cholo?

—Mr yil loot's association with El Cholo, a rival of the CJNG cartel, led to his targeted murder as cartels see such associations as betrayals.

00:18Mexican rapper peso pluma faced retaliation from the halisco new generation cartel after paying homage to drug lord El Chapo in his songs.

05:45Chalino Sanchez, a Mexican singer, was murdered after seeking revenge for his sister's assault, involving cartel member El Chapo Perez.

11:34Mr yil loot, a US-born rapper in Mexico, was killed after associating himself with the criminal El Cholo, a rival of the CJNG cartel.

05:52Narco Cordo genre artists like Chalino Sanchez often become targets of drug lords, as they glorify their enemies in their songs.

09:13The high-profile status and influence of rappers make them prime targets for cartels seeking to protect their territories and reputation.