Mexican singer dies after media tour refuting rumors that he’s dead

Irony, thy name is Sergio “El Shaka” Vega. Vega, a Mexican singer known for his songs about the Mexican drug cartel culture, was killed this past weekend, a day after he went on a whirlwind media tour to refute rumors of his death.

During his media tour, Vega told a Latino entertainment Web site, “It’s happened to me for years now, someone tells a radio station or a newspaper I’ve been killed, or suffered an accident.”

Despite increased security, the 40-year-old Vega was gunned down by unknown assailants on his way to a concert in Mexico.

The BBC speculates that Vega’s drug-related songs, called “narcocorridos,” may have been the reason behind the hit.

Man, I definitely would not want to be a Mexican celebrity. Oh, not because of the murder, I just look really bad in a mustache.

Needless to say, I’m also canceling my planned Fall musical debut “An Ode to the Latin Kings’ Awesome Cocaine Which Is Way Better Than That Crap The Mexico City Vatos Are Selling. I Mean Seriously, Vatos, I’ve Gotten Higher Watching The Cartoon All-Stars To The Rescue.” It’s the music community’s loss.

Mexican Singer Dies After Clearing Up False Reports Of His Death [Perez Hilton]
Sergio “El Shaka” Vega Murdered Hours After Denying Reports of His Death [CBS News]

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