Reggaeton Star ‘Alexio la Bruja’, Friend of Anuel AA & Arcangel, Dies at 35 — What Happened
On November 13, he passed away surrounded by the love of his millions of fans, family, friends, and industry colleagues
Reggaeton singer Alexio La Bruja (real name: Victor Alexis Rivera), known for hits like ‘Tumba La Casa,’ has passed away at the age of 35. The world of urban music is in mourning. After Arcángel and Anuel AA took to social media to request donations for their friend and colleague, news has emerged that the Puerto Rican artist has succumbed to cancer.
The singer and songwriter had been battling cancer for years. On November 13, he bid farewell forever, surrounded by the love of his millions of fans, family, friends, and industry colleagues. In fact, the news was revealed by the artist Benny La Jodienda, who announced it through a post on his Instagram account.
«The genre is in mourning!!! Rest in peace, my king!! You are one of the most special people I knew!! Your friendship was unconditional!! Your teacher Lele is proud of you!! Your mentors Pacho and Cirilo are proud of you!! Your best friend in the genre, Luian, and the entire genre!! RIP Alexio!! The true warrior!! The last of Parque Ecuestre!! Carbón Boyz!!! From Alaska to Chile!! Those with the black heart!!» says the young artist.
Immediately, numerous fans of the genre flooded social media with messages of support for the family and sad comments about the news. Alexio La Bruja, also known as Alexio La Bestia, has been one of the icons of reggaeton and trap. ‘Tumba La Casa’ and ‘Tarará’ are some of the songs that have marked his success.
His friend and colleague DJ Luian also spoke out on social media. «18 years ago, more than half of my life ago, I met you in a studio ‘Gemex Music,’ both with a dream, a dream that we ACHIEVED along the way. I feel so good to have lived that with you, I saw your growth both musically and personally. I remember having to cut a ‘cheeseburger’ in half to be able to spend the night in front of a studio hoping for an opportunity, something that is no longer experienced today, although today many may call it a farewell, for me, it’s a see you later, my brother,» says the artist, among other things.
From LOS40 Urban and LOS40 USA, we join in the sadness and send all our support to his friends and family. Rest in peace, Alexio La Bruja.
Article in Spanish by Laura Coca on LOS40 Urban