Mexicano 777 | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Israel Perales Ortiz |
Born | Yabucoa, Puerto Rico | September 1, 1972
Died | July 23, 2015 Manatí, Puerto Rico | (aged 42)
Genres | |
Occupation | Rapper |
Years active | 1995–2013 |
Israel Perales Ortiz (September 1, 1972 – July 23, 2015), better known by his stage name Mexicano 777, was a Puerto Rican rapper who gained fame across Latin America,[1] and in the United States. Mexicano 777 was from Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, and was considered to be one of the pioneers of Latin hip hop and reggaeton.