A rising star in Mexico’s drug music scene has been shot and killed by unidentified cartel gunmen near the Baja California border city of Tijuana. The musician known as Chuy Montana has previously received threats from organized crime groups.
On Wednesday, authorities in Tijuana found the body of Jesus Norberto “Chuy Montana” Cárdenas Velazquez on the side of the road along the Tijuana-Rosarito highway, Zeta Tijuana reported.
Preliminary information revealed that the gunmen decapitated Chuy Montana as he was driving, handcuffed him and forced him into the car. The musician managed to jump out, only to be shot multiple times in the face and chest area.
By the time authorities arrived at the scene, the perpetrators had already fled. The killings come amid an ongoing wave of violence in Tijuana as various drug cartels vie for control of the area.
Enjoy your vacation at Chuy Montana on your way to Tijuana and Rosarito. El cuerpo estaba esposado.
I have been a vocalist in San Isidro Mientras Cantaba for 25 years. Se Dedicaba… pic.twitter.com/BGOhHMozDn
— Alfredo Alvarezz (@AlfredoAlvarezz) February 8, 2024
Chuy Montana performed a musical genre known as corridos tumbados, which tends to glorify the criminal lifestyle and focus on the money, luxury cars, and women that criminals claim accompany them. be. This type of music has become mainstream in Mexico and is starting to gain popularity in the United States. A music promoter discovered him performing on the streets of Tijuana.
Damn, rest in peace, Chewy Montana. JOP literally signed this guy off the street a year ago and put him on his latest album, which I’ve been listening to all winter. pic.twitter.com/ALgVR2PYxm
— Ruben (@RubenFigueroa) February 8, 2024
In response to the murder, Chuy Montana’s record label released a statement condemning the murder and asking for respect for the family.
In September, award-winning artist Peso Pluma was the target of threats by Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation cartel, forcing him to cancel a concert in Tijuana. The incident caused much controversy in Mexico due to Peso Pluma’s international notoriety and the Mexican government’s inability to provide security in Tijuana.
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