Corido tumbado’ star seeks refuge overseas as legal pressures mount
The intense climate of insecurity and growing legal pressure on the corrido tumbado genre may be behind this major decision
Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, better known as Peso Pluma, is once again making headlines. This time, rumors suggest a major shift: the closure of his offices in Los Angeles and a relocation to Europe.
Rumors Surrounding the Move
The speculation has been fueled by growing concerns over the challenges facing the corrido tumbado genre, particularly due to legal and security issues stemming from its controversial lyrical content.
The news was first reported by Chamonic3, a popular entertainment insider on social media, who claimed the Ella Baila Sola singer is in the process of purchasing property in Europe.
According to her information, Peso Pluma’s upcoming “La Doble P World Club European Tour” and his participation in Morrina Festival 2025 would serve as a cover for the potential relocation, without raising red flags. So far, neither Peso Pluma nor his team have issued any official confirmation or denial.
The genre—led by artists like Peso Pluma—has been under fire in Mexico and the U.S. for allegedly glorifying violence. Tensions escalated in 2023, when the artist received death threats, allegedly linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). As a direct result, at least six concerts scheduled in Mexico that September were canceled.
More recently, an incident involving the band Los Alegres del Barranco during a concert in Guadalajara intensified scrutiny. During their performance of El Dueño del Palenque, images of Nemesio Oseguera (“El Mencho”), leader of CJNG, were displayed. This led the U.S. government to revoke the group’s tourist and work visas, according to Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.
In this hostile environment, Peso Pluma’s proactive steps—like others in the genre—are seen as an effort to distance himself from the growing legal and public pressure surrounding corrido tumbado music.
The rumored relocation to Europe may not only be about escaping tension in the Americas but also reflects the artist’s desire to explore new personal and professional paths. According to circulating reports, the closure of his U.S. offices marks the first phase of this new chapter.
Peso Pluma is no stranger to Europe—his rising international fame has already taken him beyond Latin America and the U.S. This bolsters the theory that he could be shifting focus to less controversial markets while continuing to build his musical legacy.
As speculation grows about his future, one thing is clear: the corrido tumbado genre is under intense scrutiny, and its leading artists are being forced to adapt or face fallout.
