Peso Pluma cancels Tijuana show following threats from Mexican cartel, cites security concerns
Peso Pluma has canceled another concert in the wake of being threatened by a Mexican cartel.
The Mexican singer, who is currently on his Doble P Tour, was scheduled to perform at Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, Mexico on Oct. 14. However, Pluma's record label Prajin Music Group announced in a statement Wednesday that the concert has been canceled.
"Our objective is to protect the fans and the team," the statement, which was shared on Pluma's and the label's Instagram stories, read in Spanish. "For the security of everyone involved, we will be canceling our show in Tijuana. Many thanks to all of our fans for understanding. We love you."
The cause of the concert's cancellation was not disclosed in the announcement.
The concert cancellation is the latest in a string of scrapped performances for the regional Mexican singer, who was threatened by a Mexican cartel last week ahead of his October Tijuana show.
USA TODAY has reached out to Pluma's representative for further comment.
A banner threatening the 24-year-old, whose real name is Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, was posted on a bridge in the border town of Tijuana on Sept. 12. It was signed by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, reported The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network.
"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)," the banner said.
Pluma's concert at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, which was set for Sept. 14, was postponed "due to unforeseen circumstances," as well as his shows in Rosemont, Illinois, and Indianapolis on Sept. 15 and Sept. 16, respectively.
Pluma's official website lists his next show in Reno, Nevada, on Sept. 28.
The narcocorrido genre, often accused of glorifying drug cartels, has been exploding in popularity, reaching global pop charts and filling arenas. Pluma, who is from Zapopan, Jalisco, is one of the leaders of the new era of “corridos,” which are Mexican narrative songs, or ballads, that recount a heroic struggle.
Ahead of the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, Pluma told The Associated Press that "it feels great hearing all these people from different countries listening and singing my songs."
"It's just a dream, and I'm very grateful for the genre that I do. It's going global; it's breaking down barriers," Pluma told AP. "I'm just thankful for all the people that are supporting Mexican music."
He also made history that night as the first Mexican performer at the awards show.
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