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This article was translated and reposted from ZETA TIJUANA
WRITTEN BY: EDUARDO VILLA
JULY 18, 2024
Regional music singer Tomás Ballardo turned himself in to US authorities this Thursday afternoon, July 18, at the San Ysidro border crossing.
The interpreter of “corridos tumbados”, which alludes to criminal groups and prominent figures involved in illicit activities, turned himself into the US justice system, which is accusing him of conspiracy and drug trafficking, according to federal sources from the neighboring country of the North.
The interpreter of melodies such as “Perro sin Cadena” and “La Reserva”, had for years been offering concerts and melodies that prioritized the image of criminal groups, mainly the Russians, but also alluded to other characters.
This Thursday he went to the customs offices and appeared in court to face the accusations against him.
Baja California authorities already had information against him, and even knew of an arrest warrant from the U.S. government, ready to be served.
Ballardo, who has more than 889 thousand monthly listeners on Spotify and some songs that reach up to 59 million plays, will face justice after a judicial process in the United States.
So far, further details about his arrest are unknown, but it is known that he had concerts scheduled in Mexicali.
on the same indictment as Ruso out of LA centeal district or SD Southern
ReplyDeleteBallardo that foo sing some firme banger rolas ..
ReplyDeleteWish we could hear stories of your bon vivant lifestyle, breaking bottles of King Cobras after downing them, your ripped jeans, and all the viejas you pull!
DeleteYeah ese sock check him too
DeleteThat’s koo foo
Deleteyou guys are pedejos koo foo
DeleteAight check you foos out later
DeleteGonna be another Halcon de La Sierra story
ReplyDeleteIt’s all fun and games till they end up In a body bag
DeleteHalcon dela sierra goes hard. Arriva la sierra
DeleteSol is KING!!!
ReplyDeleteThat jokes not funny anymore mija
DeleteThe cosplayer, that’s what he gets plus he’s a pu$$ E for turning himself in.
ReplyDeleteActually takes more balls to turn your self in. Sometimes its better to just take on your problems, do your time and walk out free.
DeleteProbably wants to go legit in his music career. Having those charges wasn’t gonna help. Smart move imo, turn yourself instead of risking yourself catching more charges or being killed or arrested.
ReplyDeleteYou think he’s gonna be safe let alone have a career after turning himself in? Lol
DeleteWhat idiot turns himself in like that while living in Mexico unless you're going to get wacked? That's why you shouldn't get involved in those circles But these punks want rags to riches ans back? Pendejos.por.eso esta.mexico.como.esta?
ReplyDeleteExactly right
DeleteIm guessing he was going to get whacked. Thats why he turned himself in
DeleteI don’t think he’s in the corridos tumbados category. Not sure what kind of corridos he sings but not tumbados is not it.
ReplyDeleteHe says they are corridos makabros
DeleteLe canta mucho a los rusos , y otros ex compañeros del Macho Prieto. Pero también le canta mucho a la gente a la gente de guerrero. No se quien gobierna en guerrero pero va mucho para haya.
ReplyDeleteAll his songs are about chinolas 6 Michigans his babymomma a michoacana de tierra caliente
DeleteAnd*
DeleteWhat is being accused of conspiracy?
ReplyDeleteProbably conspiracy in relation to his songs promoting violence and drug trafficking. More than likely they found videos of him with Los rusos at party’s with guns and drugs and shit
Deletefederal drug trafficking conspiracy
Deleteconspiracy to distribute internationally sec 959
conspiracy to distribute sec 846
conspiracy to posses sec 841
conspiracy to import: sec 962
This guy has some banger corridos for grupo flechas. Most definitely has connections to MZ people .
ReplyDeleteVale verga pa cantar ese cabron
DeleteThat song somos Flechas go hard AF .
DeleteY lo que paso con el Tartaz en Nuevo Laredo?
ReplyDeleteThis dude is actually friends with Ruso P1 MF CF and the upper echelon of MF side of CDS.
ReplyDeleteHe is also friends with El Flechas and some CDN members.
DeleteSounds like he’s probably afraid of 🍕…
DeleteNephew to Nacho Hernandez (Amables),and Potro..also cousin to Larry Hernandez. They have real deal connects.
DeleteRats 🐀 love cheese 🧀
DeleteHe’s another Arley Perez, sings and is also in the mix with the MZ crowd
ReplyDeleteIs that the asshole with the ungodly unibrow? Dude looks like he had the entire border across his forehead…
DeleteNo the unibrow king is panther belico , arley is old school singer that was affiliated to cds mostly the mz faction , and dated JT daughter, then got accused of actually being part of damaso clan , went mia for yrs , now he back and actually got a visa to work in the US as a singer so it might of been bs about the damaso work bcuz they gave him a visa
DeleteArley was born in the US
Delete@602 — thanks for clarifying, amigo.
DeleteLet the sinaloan snitching begin. Maybe Mario asked him to turn himself for in . Lol
ReplyDeleteWhat an idiot, has it made with that garage music and wants to act like a mafioso ….
ReplyDeleteLong live chapos! Nuff said!!!
ReplyDeleteHe got scared and is turning Rat first to Rat gets the best Deal!!🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
ReplyDeleteClassic CDs
DeleteMilitary is around El Salado . Supposedly after Mayo or MF.
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/2omKH0XlyuI?si=hqjkh3EEuHlSATvC
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Le iban a dar para abajo los hijos del chapo guzman por eso se entrego los rusos fuera de Mexicali no son nada pronta no tardan en caer el p1 y el ruso los contactos y el dinero se les estan acaban al igual la protección la presión ya es mucha
ReplyDeleteNarco corridos leave me feeling naseauted
ReplyDeleteOk señorita, Lets give you pitobismol..
DeleteMaybe you’re pregnant .. my wife felt the same way
DeleteNot sure what’s worse… puerco corridos or drill rap…
Deletethey are really not explicted too much, they are mostly storys of a character and say good things about them, its not like before, they were ordered to turn the violence down in song a long time ago
DeleteSupposedly El Tartas from CDN got killed before he got extradited.
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/tSzlzNkr6O0?si=XVLqXbkkrCKpWSkS
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Sopla viento
DeleteWait a minute. So you are telling me that narco corrido singers are involved with drug trafficking? That is why these guys get clipped. Nuff Said!!!
ReplyDeleteTime to start snitching.. it’s the Sinaloa way
ReplyDeleteThat's Koo foo
DeleteCouldn't cut it as a singer. Couldn't cut it as a dealer. Bueno pa nada el compa.
ReplyDeleteMaybe he should start writing country music…
DeleteIs that mini me?
ReplyDeleteThis man is innocent
ReplyDeleteWhy doesn’t Jalisco or Michoacán ever produce any good corrido artists?
ReplyDeleteBecause they aren't from there? That's a norteño thing.
Delete11:29 that sucks
Delete10:38 Alemi Bustos. Ese solito se lleva de corbata a muchos bueyes que solo ladran cuando cantan, otros que nomás tocan el acordión y ni para segunda voz la hacen y otros bueyes que ni tienen canciones propias mucho menos le acomodan el tono y los arreglos musicales.
DeletePuro Michoacán 💯🥑🇲🇽
@10:38 lo que pasa que a los chilangos no les llama la atención hacer ese tipo de música.
DeleteI'm actually having nightmares about GILBERTONA
ReplyDeleteYou guys should listen to the new and up and coming superstar from Oaxaca. I think his name is chango mango.
ReplyDeleteMexicos next best singer.
Chango Mango is KING 👑, but Edourdo Elote está principe!!! 🥭
DeleteMango is already being compared to the greats like Elvis and Adam lambert
DeleteNephew of Nacho Hernandez, and Potro de Sinaloa,and also cousin to Larry Hernandez. This is kid is probably the most fanfarron of the fam,after Larry.
ReplyDeleteDid not know that, hate Larry or not (I think he’s annoying) but he does know a lot of people in that business
DeleteTomas Ballardo is a US Citizen and is probably seeking federal witness protection.
ReplyDeleteSupposedly he was smuggling guns, sold some to an undercover, and now has a big problema
DeleteSooner or later he was going to end up like Huevo Treviño, dual citizenship or not.
DeleteHe was guna get whacked or they already tried to whack him. Absolutely one that lives a good life in mexico is going to turn themselves in except to save your own life and that’s facts mis amigos. Good for him smart move no shame in saving your own skin. Fear makes one do amazing things.
ReplyDeleteMiedo no anda en burro!
DeleteI agree. Someone was after him. Very similar to El Mini Lic. He can turn himself in the feds will debrief him and receive safety valve and eventually be used to testify against someone bigger than him.
Deletehe doest sing corridos tumbado, he sing regional way different style
ReplyDeletehe's gonna be singing like a sapo now for sure
ReplyDeleteWhat a bitch.....singing all this shit in his songs just to turn himself in.....
ReplyDelete