Mexican Singer Singer and Former 'The Voice México'…

Mexican Singer Singer and Former 'The Voice México' Contestant Luis Máximo Threatened During Live Video

"We are going to disappear you." Two armed men delivered this chilling message to 20-year-old Luis Máximo, a Mexican artist known for taking part in The Voice Mexico, while he was livestreaming his show from the streets of his hometown of Toluca.

The incident was captured during a live on social media. In the video, one of the men can be heard saying, "Look, bro, we're going to make you disappear from here." With a surprisingly steady voice, Máximo responded by pointing out that they were being watched by saying: "I'm live, bro," continued recording, managing to capture the faces of his aggressors briefly.

At one point, one of the men can be heard saying to Máximo, "You know we're the ones who really run things here," as they continued issuing threats.

The intimidation escalated as the men continued to insist they would make him disappear. One is heard saying: "We'll take him, everything and all. He's not the first and won't be the last. He's not the first to die, and he won't be the last."

The livestream ends with Máximo calling for help, asking for a patrol or police support, but there was no security presence in the area at the time.

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Later, through his social media accounts, Luis Máximo assured his followers that he was safe and expressed regret over the incident, which took place during what was supposed to be a routine performance.

Afterwards, the singer shared a photo of himself performing in Toluca's city center with the caption "A guy who sings on the street always carries a speaker, a backpack, two stands, and a bunch of dreams."'

Luis Máximo gained national recognition in 2022 as a member of Yuridia's team on La Voz México. His musical repertoire includes romantic ballads, regional Mexican music, and boleros. Despite the recent threat, he continues to perform in public spaces, sharing his music with the community.

As of now, local authorities have not released an official statement regarding the threats against Máximo.

An on going problem

While the full story behind the threats against Luis Máximo remains unclear, he is far from the only Mexican artist to face this kind of intimidation. In recent years, several high-profile performers—including Fuerza Régida, Christian Nodal, Banda MS, and Peso Pluma—have received threatening messages from criminal groups, prompting last-minute show cancellations and heightened security concerns.

These incidents highlight a growing and troubling trend in the Mexican music industry, where artists, especially those connected to regional genres, increasingly find themselves targeted by organized crime. Whether due to alleged cartel rivalries, controversial lyrics, or territorial disputes, musicians are being forced to choose between their safety and their careers.

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