RAPPER Lefty SM has allegedly been shot and killed in Mexico at the age of 31.
The attack reportedly occurred near the artist's home in La Cima in Zapopan, near Guadalajara.
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Known by the stage name Lefty SM, Juan Carlos Sauceda's record label announced his death on Instagram today.
"Dear Alzada friends and family, with profound sadness we’re informing you about the death of our brother, Lefty SM, Juan Carlos Sauceda," Alzada Records wrote.
A PR representative for the label told Billboard Español that the rapper had been shot twice and declared dead upon reaching a local hospital.
He had been in Mexico to perform with friend and artist MC Davo last Friday at Teatro Metropólitan in Mexico City.
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Davo was quick to respond to his friend's death, sharing his grief in a video on Instagram.
"How is this possible? I can’t believe it, really, I can’t believe it man," said Davo with tears in his eyes.
He later added a picture of him with Lefty SM captioned: "Just a few hours ago we were enjoying life. May God have you in his glory."
Lefty SM started his music career in 1992 in his hometown of San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.
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Gaining popularity in 2017, he partnered with major names in the business like Santa Fe Klan, Dharius, C-Kan, MC Davo, and Neto Peña.
His fans have taken to the comment section in the rapper's recent Instagram posts to pay tribute to the young artist.
"We will always carry you in our hearts," commented one fan.
Another writes: "Who doesn't cry when you feel the earth devours you."
The artist is known for many titles, including Si me Caigo, Con los Ojos Rojos, and Por mi México.
