Peso Pluma (real name Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija) hails from the outskirts of Guadalajara, Mexico. His music blends diverse cultural influences, incorporating rap into corridos. "There's corridos in which you'll hear me rap," Peso told Billboard. "My music is inspired by many cultures, and that's what I love about it."
"Peso Pluma" literally translates to "Featherweight" in English. The singer/rapper was known for being particularly thin during his earlier days, and he adopted his name after a conversation with boxer Marco Antonio Barrera. The Mexican fighter held titles in multiple weight classes, including featherweight and super featherweight.
During his childhood, Peso's exposure to various cultures and cities, including time spent in New York and San Antonio, greatly influenced his musical style. He became bilingual, crediting Kanye West, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar for helping him learn English by studying their lyrics after school. During a visit to New Orleans, he fell in love with jazz and the trombone, which became a key element in his music. Peso also learned to play guitar through YouTube tutorials.
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