Peso Pluma Expands Música Mexicana's Global Reach with Gospel Choir, Cousin Tito Double P, and Ambitious Tour Plans Peso Pluma is sitting on an equipment box backstage at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, reflecting on the success of his third U.S. arena tour. The Mexican artist, who has risen from a música Mexicana outsider to a global corridos icon, is celebrating the opening night of a sold-out show. His performance, which features his cousin and fellow corridos star Tito Double P, marks the first time two of the genre’s biggest names have joined forces for a tour. Peso, who calls the collaboration “explosive,” emphasizes the connection he feels with fans during live shows. “Touring is one of my favorite parts about being an artist because that’s where I really get to connect with my fans,” he says, holding a red Solo cup. Born Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija in Zapopan, Jalisco, Peso grew up listening to legendary corridos artists like Chalino Sánchez and Ariel Camacho. His early life in Guadalajara included working as a waiter in New York, a construction worker in Los Angeles, and attending high school in San Antonio. During his time in the U.S., he absorbed hip-hop influences from artists like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Kanye West, blending them with traditional corridos. This fusion is evident in his performances, which often include break dancers wearing Mexican wrestler masks. Peso’s rise began in 2022 with his collaboration on the romantic corrido “Ella Baila Sola” with sierreño group Eslabon Armado. The track reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first time a música Mexicana song cracked the Top 10. He later performed the track at Coachella, further cementing his global appeal.#peso_pluma #tito_double_p #climate_pledge_arena #dinasta_tour #sunday_service_choir
