Valentín Elizalde
Valentín Elizalde was a popular Mexican singer known for his contributions to the narcocorrido genre, which often tells stories of drug trafficking and the struggles associated with it. He gained fame for his powerful voice and emotive performances. His career was tragically interrupted when he was assassinated in 2006, a violent act believed to be connected to his music and its associations with drug cartels, highlighting the dangers faced by artists in this genre.
Born on Feb 01, 1979 (46 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,958 | $89,000 | 57$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 27,624 | $350,000 | 190$ |
| Totals | 2 | 61,730,794 | 34,582 | $439,000 | 247$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
Valentín Elizalde was murdered in Reynosa after a performance in 2006.
3
Dominican Republic:
Valentín Elizalde was murdered in Reynosa after a performance in 2006.
5
Bolivia:
Valentín Elizalde was killed in 2006 for singing a narcocorrido with messages between cartels.
5