In his own nation, Jesús Cardenas, better known by his stage name Chuy Montana, was a rising star. Cardenas gained popularity on social media for singing and playing his guitar in between cars in a queue to re-enter the United States through the San Ysidro, Tijuana, side of the border in Mexico, even before Ortiz Paz’s Street Mob Records signed him.
After the release of his hits Porte de Scarface and Ramos Buchones, Cardenas eventually became extremely popular. But CHUY Montana’s body was found on a roadway after he was shot and killed by kidnappers. In Tijuana, Mexico, a gang of armed men ambushed the 25-year-old singer. We’ll tell you everything that happened with Chuy Montana in this article!
What Happened To Chuy Montana?
Chuy Montana was shot and killed in Tijuana, Mexico, by a roadside. According to Tijuana police, Cardenas was attacked by a gang of armed men on the Playas de Rosarito-Tijuana road with the intention of kidnapping the vocalist of Corridos Tumbados. By leaping out of the car the suspects had put him in, Cardenas was able to escape his captors’ hands.
Montana was allegedly shot multiple times in the back of the head and in his arms. At least five shell casings were discovered by police at the crime scene. Montana was discovered dead, handcuffed at the wrists, next to an orange van.
Here is an official tweet for your perusal:
Chuy Montana, Corridos Singer of Street Mob Records, Killed in Mexico. Body discovered along highway connecting Rosarito to Tijuana. According to The San Diego Tribune, Cárdenas's body bore multiple gunshots, found handcuffed; law believes he had been kidnapped prior to death😢 pic.twitter.com/pjPWp8fKeJ
— Sumner (@renmusb1) February 9, 2024
When Did Chuy Montana Pass Away?
Chuy passed away on February 7, 2024. In a statement, Cardenas’ record company Street Mob Records—owned by well-known Mexican musician Jesús Ortiz Paz of the band Fuerza Regida—confirmed his passing.
The message on Instagram said, “On behalf of Street Mob Records, we deeply regret the passing of our colleague and brother Chuy Montana. We stand in solidarity with his family during this time of grief. We kindly request understanding and respect from the media at this difficult moment.”
You can see the official statement posted by Street Mob Records below:
Sharing two recordings of the two singing at what looked to be private gatherings, Ortiz Paz expressed his grief at Cardenas’ passing.
One of the videos shows Cardenas sitting on a sofa and playing the guitar while the frontman of Fuerza Regida is rapping. It was posted on Ortiz Paz’s Instagram Stories. In the second video, which was shot in an opulent backyard, Cardenas and Ortiz Paz can be seen rapping together.
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