Rapper Juan Carlos Sauceda aka Lefty SM has been reported dead aged 31 in Mexico as fans mourn iconic artist. What he died of and his fortune explored.
Lefty SM – real name Juan Carlos Sauceda – had a thriving career in the entertainment industry.
He was a rapper from Mexico with millions of social media followers known for a number of viral songs.
On September 2023, the world learned about his tragic passing and following that, fans are curious to know what actually happened to him and how much he was worth. Read on for more.
What was Lefty SM’s cause of death?
On Sunday, September 3, 2023, Billboard reported that Lefty SM was shot to death in Zapopan, Jalisco in Mexico at the age of 31.
Per reports, he was attacked near his home in the neighborhood of La Cima in Zapopan.
In a September 3 Instagram post, Alzada Records confirmed the artist’s tragic death.
According to Billboard, the English translation of the post reads: “Dear Alzada friends and family, with profound sadness we’re informing you about the death of our brother, Lefty SM, Juan Carlos Sauceda.
“Our love and prayers are with his wife María Isabel and their two daughters.”
Carlos Félix, a PR rep for Alzada Records, told Billboard Español that the rapper was shot twice and declared dead at a local hospital.
What was rapper Lefty SM’s net worth?
Although Lefty SM was thriving in his career and hoping to meet the international market, he accumulated a sizable estimated net worth of at least $500,000 before he died.
He accrued his fortune from his primary career as a musician, songwriter and a rapper as well as other endeavors.
Who was Lefty SM?
Lefty SM was born Juan Carlos Sauceda in San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico, on April 22, 1992.
He was a rapper signed by the label Alzada Records.
Per MSN, he collaborated with well-known artists such as Luis R Conriquez, Carin Léon, Dharius, El Komander, and C-Kan.
Lefty SM’s song titled Soy Mexicano is “one of his biggest hits.”
The music video for his song Mostaza — released on July 20, 2023 — has gained 1million views.
The rapper was popular on social media, with 2.7million subscribers to his YouTube Channel, @LEFTYSMOFICIAL; 1.5million followers on his Facebook page, @LeftySMOficial; and 1.3million followers on his Instagram account, @leftysm_.