Mexican Singer Junior H Threatened by Jalisco Cartel
He isn't the first artist to be threatened in this way as Peso Pluma and Natanael Cano have also faced threats.
Mexican singer Antonio "Junior H" Herrera Pérez has been issued a chilling threat via an openly displayed narco-banner, purportedly signed by the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG). The banner appeared near the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), suspended from a pedestrian bridge in Tijuana.
The "narcomanta"'s message directly named the singer and warned him not to perform in the city. Authorities in Baja California confirmed that the banner was taken down and a criminal investigation and an official case file have been opened, though neither Junior H nor his management has filed a formal complaint or made a public statement.
The text on the narcomanta left little room for doubt. The message, scrawled in aggressive Spanish, reads: "Junior H, refrain from appearing on 08/09 or we'll fuck you up (...) Even if you don't sing narcocorridos, that won't save you (...) We don't forgive! Sincerely, CJNG."
A curious detail in the message has added to the alarm. The banner referenced the date "08/09," which is September 8, one day before the banner was discovered. Junior H, however, is not scheduled to perform in Tijuana until November 8 (08/11) at the Explanada Estadio Caliente as part of his Sad Boyz Tour 2025. Regardless of the date, the intention of the banner was unmistakably threatening.
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Junior H is not the first Mexican artist to face cartel threats. Peso Pluma previously canceled Tijuana shows after narcomantas by CJNG surfaced in 2023, and earlier this year, flyers were dropped from airplanes accusing him of being associated with the "Los Chapitos" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel.
In January, Natanael Cano was threatened through a narcomanta in Hermosillo by Los Chapitos for allegedly helping one of their enemies. The threat was serious enough to prompt government protection. Grupo Firme was similarly targeted and forced to cancel a show after a "narcomanta" appeared over a bridge along with a severed head.
These artists are known for their "corridos tumbados," a subgenre of Mexican music that blends traditional ballads with elements of hip hop music. The lyrics of these songs often reference or are entirely about narcos and have caused debate about their impact on audiences, as they can be seen as glorifying cartel life as well as security concerns, due to the artist's proximity to cartel figures. Ten Mexican states have issued a ban on playing "narcocorridos" live. Last month, Herrera announced that he wouldn't sing corridos tumbados on this tour.
For now, Junior H's show in Tijuana remains listed as scheduled, though fans and promoters await clarity on whether it will proceed under heightened security or face cancellation.
Originally published on Latin Times
