2026 Coachella will make history as the first year to feature a Latina headliner — but it will also be the first edition in eight years without a música mexicana act on the bill. The absence is a surprising shift given the genre’s rapid rise in recent years, and seems …
Read More »Mexican Stars Like Peso Pluma and Junior H Have Received Cartel Threats. How Serious Are They?
A banner draped from a Tijuana bridge earlier this week carried a chilling warning in bold black letters: “Junior H, refrain from showing up on 08/11. If not, you’re going to get yourself killed.” The threat, currently under investigation by the Baja California authorities, is seemingly the latest attempt by …
Read More »Junior H Brings Out Peso Pluma, Reps Mexico on Coachella Main Stage
Junior H represented Mexico on the Coachella main stage, bringing out Peso Pluma and Tito Double P as special guests during his celebratory set at the festival. ”Viva México cabrones” were the first words to come out of Junior’s mouth as he took the stage. And he made sure to …
Read More »Peso Pluma and Duki Cruise in Lowriders for Nigo's 'Alley Oop' Video
Peso Pluma is linking up with Duki once again thanks to Nigo. Over the weekend, the Bape founder released the video for his single “Alley Oop,” which hears the Mexican corridos star and Argentine rapper collaborating once again after joining Santa Fe Klan on “No Son Klle.” The AWGE-directed music …
Read More »Shakira, Peso Pluma, Don Omar, and Grupo Frontera to Headline Chicago's 2025 Sueños Fest
On Tuesday, Sueños Fest announced that Shakira, Peso Pluma, Don Omar, and Grupo Frontera will headline its 2025 festival in Grant Park on May 24 and 25. The festival features a mix of música mexicana stars and Latin pop and reggaeton acts. Shakira and Peso will lead the Saturday lineup, …
Read More »Peso Pluma Sings About the High Life On New Single 'Gervonta'
Peso Pluma is finishing off the year with a bang, releasing his new single “Gervonta” on Thursday evening. The track marks Peso’s first new recording since releasing his fourth album Éxodo earlier this year. “Gervonta” seems to be named after the boxer Gervonta Davis, who shared the artwork for the …
Read More »Peso Pluma, Carin León, Pepe Aguilar Lead 2025 Besame Mucho Austin Fest
Besame Mucho Festival is returning to Austin. On Tuesday, the music festival announced that Peso Pluma, Carin León, and Pepe Aguilar will be among the main performers at the Mexican music-focused festival, scheduled for April 5 at Circuit of the Americas. Hombres G, Enanitos Verdes, Molotov, Moenia, Magento, and Camila …
Read More »Karol G, Peso Pluma, and Bad Bunny Win Big at Billboard Latin Music Awards
Even if she wasn’t there in person, Karol G reigned supreme at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The Colombian pop star was awarded a whopping eight trophies during Sunday’s Telemundo broadcast, with Peso Pluma and Bad Bunny trailing closely behind with six awards each. Her many wins included a …
Read More »Peso Pluma Cancels Florida Concerts Due to Hurricanes, Says He'll Donate to Relief Funds
Peso Pluma is canceling his scheduled concerts in Tampa and Miami in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Milton. In a press release Friday, the musician’s team announced that he would no longer be performing at the shows next week, and that Peso would be donating to relief funds. “[We] …
Read More »Peso Pluma, Gloria Estefan, J Balvin, More to Appear at Billboard Latin Music Week
Billboard Latin Music Week is gearing up for a star-studded five days of celebrating Latin artists. Peso Pluma, J Balvin, Grupo Frontera, and Gloria Estefan are among the acts set to make appearances during the many panels and performances scheduled from Oct. 13 through Oct. 18 in Miami. Aside from …
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