Title: Fuerza Regida Detained by Los Angeles Police After Concert at BMO Stadium
Subtitle: Mexican-American Hitmakers Released Without Charges
Los Angeles, CA – Fuerza Regida, the popular Mexican-American band, was detained by the Los Angeles police after their performance at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday night. According to their lawyer and record labels, the group was taken into custody shortly after their performance in front of thousands of fans.
Rancho Humilde, the band’s label, StreetMob Records, the label of JOP leader Chino Pacas, and the band’s attorney, Walter Mosley, released a joint statement to Billboard Español stating that the apprehension took place around 12:45 am on Sunday. The group, along with Chino Pacas and Calle 24, were held by the Los Angeles police for approximately two hours before being released around 2:15 am. No charges were filed against them.
Although the Los Angeles police have not confirmed the identities of those arrested, law enforcement informed Billboard that officers conducting a traffic check around 1:30 am in the Hollywood area discovered a member of the entourage carrying a concealed weapon. This individual was arrested and booked for carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle.
Further details provided by the Los Angeles Times revealed that the armed individual was observed in one of the stopped cars when police were trying to control traffic in Hollywood. The sight of the weapon prompted officers to draw their weapons.
The incident has garnered attention on social media, with Rancho Humilde founder and CEO Jimmy Humilde addressing the matter on Instagram. In his post, he expressed frustration about the incident overshadowing the success of the sold-out concert, emphasizing that nothing serious occurred.
Fuerza Regida, known for their controversial songs, has made a significant impact on the rising Mexican music scene. They recently featured on the cover of Billboard Español’s June 2023 issue and have achieved five songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Their collaborations include “Dame bebe” with Grupo Frontera, “Ch y la pizza” with Natanael Cano, “Igualito a mi apá” with Peso Pluma, and their most recent solo releases “TQM” and “Sabor spawn.”
The Los Angeles police are yet to provide further information regarding the incident.