Featherweight’s Concert Cancelled in Tijuana: CJNG Threats Shake Mexico’s Music Scene

2023-09-20 19:08:00
The narcomantas attributed to the CJNG called Peso Pluma a “long tongue” (Photo: Instagram)

The official management account of Peso Pluma confirmed that their concert scheduled for next October 14 in the city of Tijuana will be cancelled. Although the reasons are not explicitly explained in the statement, it is presumed that the cause of this decision has been direct threats from organized crime.

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Peso Pluma, whose rise in the music scene has been meteoric thanks to his talent and whose lyrics reflect the reality of many areas in Mexico, received threats from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) through narcomantas that were placed in various places. from the city of Tijuana.

“This is for you, Featherweight. Refrain from showing up on October 14 because it will be your last presentation due to disrespect and loose language, you show up and we are going to break your mother*”, can be read on the aforementioned banners.

Through the social networks of the Prajin Music group, a statement was posted confirming that the decision has been made.

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“Our goal is to protect the fans and the team. For the safety of everyone involved we will cancel our show in Tijuana. Thank you very much to all our fans for understanding. We love you all, sincerely La Doble P,” reads the statement shared on Instagram.

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Corridos tumbados, also known as “war corridos,” have gained popularity in recent years, being a fusion of traditional rhythms with elements of trap and lyrics that describe contemporary experiences in communities affected by drug trafficking. Featherweight has been one of the greatest exponents, which has led him to fill stages and become a representative voice of youth.

However, the genre of corridos tumbados has not been without controversy, since the crude and direct lyrics, which sometimes seem to exalt or narrate the life of organized crime, have generated criticism and alerts. For artists like Peso Pluma, this translates into risky situations that put not only their career, but their integrity at stake.

Does Featherweight wear a bulletproof jacket? They display the security measures that the singer took following being threatened by the CJNG (Photos: Instagram/@pesopluma/RS)

The Tijuana authorities have not yet officially commented on this cancellation, but alarm has spread among the fan community and event organizers in the city. Many see with concern how music and art, which should be free spaces of expression, are restricted by violence and fear.

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Fans from all over the country have shown their solidarity with Peso Pluma, flooding social networks with messages of support and asking for the artists’ safety. The cancellation of the Peso Pluma concert in Tijuana is yet another reminder of the realities Mexico faces and the intersection of art with reality.

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