MEXICAN rapper Lefty SM has died at age 31, his record label confirmed.
The rapper, whose real name is Juan Carlos Sauceda, was reportedly shot twice in Zapopan, Jalisco in Mexico, according to Alzada Records.
Lefty SM was reportedly attacked near his home and later died in the hospital, according to Billboard Español.
Fellow rapper Santa Fe Klan paid tribute to his former collaborator on Instagram by writing in Spanish with a picture of the pair, “It’s not possible…Tell me it’s a [lie]”
Police have not yet confirmed Lefty SM’s death, but Jalisco authorities are expected to make a statement tonight.
Read our Lefty SM blog for the latest updates…
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Rapper’s widow is ‘having a bad dream’
Lefty SM’s wife, María Isabel, has taken to Facebook to share her heartbreak over her husband’s death.
She wrote in Spanish, in part: “I Don’t Want To Hear From Anyone, I’m Just Having A Bad Dream.”
“Pinch Me My Love I Want To Get Up From This Nightmare Please,” María added in the heartbreaking post.
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Father of two
Lefty SM is survived by his wife, María Isabel, according to Alzada Records.
He leaves behind two daughters.
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Lefty SM’s career took off in 2017
Lefty SM started his music career in 1992 in his hometown of San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora in Mexico.
Gaining popularity in 2017, he partnered with major names in the business like Santa Fe Klan, Dharius, C-Kan, MC Davo and Neto Peña.
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Sante Fe Klan pays tribute
Fellow rapper Santa Fe Klan paid tribute to his former collaborator on Instagram by writing in Spanish with a picture of the pair, “It’s not possible…Tell me it’s a lie.”
The two artists collaborated many times throughout the years on songs including Mi Decepción, Si Me Caigo, and Por mi México.
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Rapper was ‘attacked near his home’
Billboard reported that Lefty SM was shot to death in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico at the age of 31.
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Per reports, he was attacked near his home in the neighborhood of La Cima in Zapopan.
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Lefty SM was only 31
Lefty SM was born Juan Carlos Sauceda in 1992 in San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico.
He was a rapper signed by the label Alzada Records.
Lefty SM has died at 31Credit: Instagram/@leftysm_ -
Fans pay tribute
Lefty SM’s fans are taking to social media to pay tribute to the artist.
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Davo mourns his friend
Lefty SM had been in Mexico to perform with friend and artist MC Davo last Friday at Teatro Metropólitan in Mexico City.
Davo was quick to respond to his friend’s death, posting his grief in a video on Instagram.
“How is this possible? I can’t believe it, really, I can’t believe it man,” said Davo with tears in his eyes.
He later added a picture of him with Lefty SM captioned: “Just a few hours ago we were enjoying life. May God have you in his glory.”
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Record label announced death
Lefty SM’s record label announced his death.
“Dear Alzada friends and family, with profound sadness we’re informing you about the death of our brother, Lefty SM, Juan Carlos Sauceda,” Alzada Records wrote in an Instagram post.
“Our love and prayers are with his wife María Isabel and their two daughters.”
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Lefty SM dead at 31
Rapper Lefty SM has allegedly been shot and killed in Mexico at the age of 31.
His record label announced his death on Sunday morning.
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