From Juan Gabriel to Karol G, these are the celebrities who have been linked to Pablo Escobar, the drug trafficker who was killed 30 years ago after a brutal prosecution

Pablo Escobar, the most famous drug lord, had a peculiar relationship with celebrities. During his reign in the world of drug trafficking, he met many famous people.

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Some singers or actresses have revealed stories about their encounters or relationships with Escobar, revealing that they were lucky after meeting the leader of the Medellín cartel who was killed on December 2, 1993.

John Gabriel

“El Divo de Juárez” had an awkward moment with Pablo Escobar when he showed up at a party to welcome the drug trafficker to Mexico.

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Journalist Anabel Hernández in her book “The ladies of narco. Loving hell,” he revealed detailed information about this alleged intriguing encounter.

According to the text, cited by El Tiempo, it is mentioned that one of Escobar’s employees challenged Juan Gabriel to kiss the drug lord and promised him a million dollars in exchange.

Juan Gabriel accepted the challenge and kissed him at the end of the performance, but, according to the author, the drug dealer didn’t like it, who took out a gun and pointed it at the singer, although he calmed down later when they clarified that it was all a joke.

Karol G

“La Bichota” also has ties to the leader of the Medellín cartel. During an interview with GQ magazine, the “TQG” singer revealed that Escobar tipped her mother generously during a financially difficult time for her family.

The artist’s mother worked as a waitress in a restaurant that Escobar used to frequent before his fame as a “drug dealer” spread around the world.

José Luis Rodríguez, “El Puma”

Venezuelan singer José Luis Rodríguez, also known as “El Puma”, has on several occasions given details of his encounter with the leader of the drug trade.

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The singer “Dueño de Nada” told how he once had the opportunity to sing, without even knowing it, for Escobar at a private party where mystery reigned. During the event, he was forced to perform his repertoire in a dark environment, presumably in order not to reveal the identity of the criminal.

“I ended up singing and I didn’t see anyone, I didn’t feel the applause and I did it quickly because I felt lost,” he explained in remarks reported by RCN.

Lucia Mendez

The talented Mexican actress and singer also has an unforgettable experience with the famous drug dealer, unlike “El Puma”, she met Escobar face to face.

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The actress, known for her roles in soap operas such as “Amor de Nadie” or “Vanessa”, told in the Netflix reality show “Siempre Reinas”, mentioned by Telemundo, that the drug lord hired her as a singer. However, at first he did not know who he was performing in front of.

Later, an employee revealed Escobar’s identity to her, and the actress admitted that she became very nervous. However, in the end, Escobar was “at your service” and kindly offered his help if you need it in the future.

Julio Iglesias

The Spanish singer, more than just singing in front of the capo, is bound by her friendship with him. According to MDZ, Julio Iglesias went through a terrible time when his father was kidnapped by the terrorist group ETA. During the agonizing more than 20 days that the kidnapping lasted, the artist even asked for Escobar’s help to save his father.

According to the information of the aforementioned portal, Iglesias and Escobar met in Cali, where they often visited the same places. But they broke up when a drug dealer invited the Spanish singer several times to perform at his ranch.

We are talking about the castles of Julio Iglesias in Miami, Punta Cana and in the Bahamas, in which he took refuge while his three children exhibit the landscapes of his spacious property in Marbella where they spend their summer holidays.

Despite the invitations, the artist always refused the drug dealer’s proposal, which he did not like at all. According to MDZ, Escobar planned to kidnap one of the singer’s daughters as revenge, although the plan was never implemented.

Hector Lavoe

The popular salsero also had a history with a criminal, albeit a somewhat darker one. The performer of the song “Juanito Alimaña” found himself, without realizing it, at the Escobar estate where he was forced, under threat of death, to perform his song “El Cantante” several times until he managed to escape from the place through one of the bathrooms.

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According to the communicator’s story, cited by Infobae, after escaping from Escobar, a taxi driver met Lavoe and the artist asked him to take him to the Hotel Continental in Medellín. However, the driver did not recognize the singer until he told him to sing a song to prove that he was really Lavoe.

Finally, the artist was able to reach a hotel where his manager was able to contact the United States Embassy in Colombia and request help in rescuing his colleagues. However, Escobar’s employees released them the next day. (AND)