"Presidente" is a song by Mexican musicians Gabito Ballesteros, Natanael Cano, Luis R. Conriquez and Netón Vega, released on 21 October 2024. It was produced by Ballestros himself.
Composition "Presidente" is a corridos tumbados song that mixes norteño and rap. The lyrics describe the luxury, power and lifestyles of figures involved in drug trafficking. They also reference brands such as Louis Vuitton (and their L'Immensité cologne) and Nike.
Controversy The song sparked controversy over its mention of a certain drug dealer known as "El Plumas", whose identity is unknown but it has been reported that he would work for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The record labels censored the line in accordance with the rules of YouTube.
Charts Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Presidente" Chart (2024) Peakposition Mexico (Billboard) 2
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Presidente" Chart (2025) Position Global 200 (Billboard) 174 US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard) 34
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