Are Bizarrap and Natanael Cano in Legal Trouble for Their Session?
Both the producer and the singer might face legal issues, particularly with the DEA
Just a few days ago, on April 3rd, the renowned producer Bizarrap dropped his latest session featuring another big artist, Natanael Cano, who’s known for being one of the pioneers of the ‘corridos tumbados’ genre. Since the announcement of this collaboration, there’s been a lot of excitement, especially considering it had been rumored and anticipated for quite some time.
In the «Bzrp Music Session #59,» they surprised everyone by releasing two songs instead of just one: «Endiamantado» and «Entre las de 20». However, that’s not the only big news surrounding the release. There are reports, though unconfirmed, that both the producer and Cano might face legal issues, particularly with the DEA, over a specific part of «Endiamantado».
But… Why?
According to a post that’s been going around on social media, the problem stems from the part that says “Nata, pélate a la v$%ga, cayeron las 3 letras” that in english would be something like “Nata, get out (or disappear), the 3 letters are here”. However, it’s not really the phrase itself that’s the issue, but rather the audio, which supposedly features the voice of Alexis Armando Fierro Román, also known as ‘El Chachito’, a wanted drug trafficker with a $10 million bounty on his head from the DEA. Interestingly, ‘the 3 letters’ refers to the DEA.
Por eso, en ese mismo audio se escucha como “El Chachito” dice: “Nata, pélate a la verga, cayeron las 3 letras” haciendo referencia a la DEA.
Según fuentes, el gobierno de EUA estaría iniciando una investigación en contra de Nata y BZRP, por tener relación con el ya mencionado. pic.twitter.com/fjjD3I1ATb— Nata Montana (@DonNatanaelCano) April 4, 2024
According to El Tiempo Latino, ‘El Chachito’ was tagged in Bizarrap’s Instagram post about the song, where he’s credited as a composer of other songs. With this situation at hand, there’s speculation that authorities might seek them out to gather more information about Alexis Armando Fierro Román.
The Bond Between ‘Corridos Tumbados’ & Narcoculture
The bond between corridos tumbados and narcoculture is very strong; one could almost say they go hand in hand, as this newer genre has its roots in the traditional ‘corrido’.
Corridos are a type of Mexican folk music known for their storytelling through song. They originated in the early 19th century during Mexican independence and became popular during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), telling stories of the revolutionaries and their leaders. Corridos have been important in Mexican culture, preserving history and telling stories. Nowadays, the genre has evolved to cover a wide range of topics, but it still closely relates to narco themes.
Corridos tumbados are a bit different as they blend traditional corridos with urban and trap influences, and hip-hop elements. They are intended for a younger audience, but they retain the essential characteristics of traditional corridos. Which is why Natanael Cano doesn’t perform his well-known song «Cuerno Azulado». But it’s not just him; Peso Pluma has also faced threats and warnings to cancel one of his concerts.