History of Peso Pluma in Timeline

Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, known as Peso Pluma, is a Mexican singer who began playing guitar in his early teens. He draws inspiration from regional Mexican music for his songwriting.

June 1999: Birth of Peso Pluma

Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, known as Peso Pluma, was born in June 1999 in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.

February 2020: Early Live Albums and Debut Studio Album

Peso Pluma released two live albums, "Disco en Vivo" and "Disco en Vivo, Vol. 2", in February and July 2020, respectively. His debut studio album, "Ah y Qué?", was released on April 20, 2020.

2020: Debut Albums and Early Success

Peso Pluma released his first two studio albums, "Ah y Qué?" and "Efectos Secundarios", in 2020 and 2021 respectively, achieving moderate success.

March 2021: Second Studio Album and Label Change

Peso Pluma released his second studio album, "Efectos Secundarios", on March 19, 2021. He later switched labels to Prajin Records under George Prajin.

2021: Debut Albums and Early Success

Peso Pluma released his first two studio albums, "Ah y Qué?" and "Efectos Secundarios", in 2020 and 2021 respectively, achieving moderate success.

February 2022: Collaboration and Viral Success of "El Belicón"

Peso Pluma collaborated with Raul Vega on the single "El Belicón" in February 2022, which gained viral popularity on TikTok and Instagram, marking his first entry on the Billboard charts.

2022: Breakthrough with "El Belicón"

Peso Pluma released "El Belicón" with Raul Vega in 2022, which sold 480,000 units and achieved 8x Platinum Latin certification by the RIAA.

January 2023: "AMG" Success and Nationwide Tour

In January 2023, Peso Pluma's song "AMG" climbed the charts, reaching the top 10 in Mexico Songs and the Billboard Hot 100. He also embarked on a nationwide tour throughout Mexico.

April 2023: Global Recognition and Chart-Topping Success

Peso Pluma and Eslabon Armado made history in April 2023 with "Ella Baila Sola", the first regional Mexican song to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number four. Peso Pluma also placed eight songs on the Hot 100 in the week of April 29, 2023, becoming the Mexican act with the most Spanish-language entries in the US. Spotify revealed "Ella Baila Sola" as the 5th most streamed song worldwide at the end of 2023.

July 2023: "Génesis" Chart Success

In July 2023, Peso Pluma's album "Génesis" reached number 3 on the Billboard 200, setting a record for regional Mexican music.

September 2023: MTV VMAs Performance and Tijuana Concert Cancellation

In September 2023, Peso Pluma became the first música mexicana star to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards. He also canceled a concert in Tijuana due to threats.

November 2023: New Music Releases

In November 2023, Peso Pluma released the singles "Peligro" for the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and "Una Bala" with Milo J. He also collaborated with Anitta on "Bellakeo" and released "Rompe la Dompe" with Junior H and Óscar Maydon.

2023: Peso Pluma's Success and Relationship with Bad Bunny

In 2023, Peso Pluma achieved significant success, becoming the top streamed artist in Mexico. His achievements led to comparisons with Bad Bunny, but Peso Pluma acknowledged Bad Bunny as a musical inspiration, expressing admiration and respect for him. Bad Bunny publicly dispelled rumors of any conflict by sharing a video of himself and Kendall Jenner singing along to Peso Pluma's 'AMG'.

2023: Coachella Performance and "Ella Baila Sola" Success

In 2023, Peso Pluma made a surprise appearance at Coachella with Becky G, performing "Chanel" and "PRC". His song "Ella Baila Sola" topped the Spotify Global charts and achieved historic success on the Billboard Hot 100.

2023: Speculation about EP and Fourth Studio Album

In 2023, there was speculation about Peso Pluma releasing a collaborative EP with Jasiel Nuñez and his fourth studio album.

2023: Addressing Controversy and Continued Success

Peso Pluma defended himself against accusations of cartel connections in 2023, stating he is an artist and sings about the narcoculture. He continued to release successful singles, including "Siempre Pendientes" with Luis R. Conriquez, which became his first global hit on the Billboard charts.

2023: Launch of Double P Records and Latin AMAs Performance

Peso Pluma launched his independent record label, Double P Records, in 2023, signing new artists and releasing his single "Rosa Pastel." He also made his first American televised performance at the Latin American Music Awards.

January 2024: Collaborations, Grammy Win, and Viña del Mar Controversy

In January 2024, Peso Pluma collaborated with Luis R. Conriquez on "Pixelados" and faced controversy over his invitation to the Viña del Mar festival due to concerns about narcoculture. He also released the tracks "Igual que un Ángel" with Kali Uchis and "La Intención" with Christian Nodal, and won a Grammy for Best Música Mexicana Album for "Génesis."

February 2024: Breakup with Nicki Nicole and Release of New Music

In February 2024, Peso Pluma's highly publicized relationship with Nicki Nicole ended. Following their breakup, Peso Pluma released several new singles, including 'A Tu Manera' with Junior H, 'No Son Klle' with Santa Fe Klan and Duki, 'La People II' with Tito Double P and Joel de la P, and 'Humo' with Chencho Corleone.