Lele (rapper)
Lele | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Victor Alexis Rivera Santiago |
| Also known as | "El Arma Secreta" |
| Born | September 17, 1986 Carolina, Puerto Rico |
| Died | July 1, 2010 (aged 23) Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico |
| Genres | Reggaeton, Rap, Hip-hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2003–2010 (death) |
| Labels | Gold Star Music Rottweilas Inc Secret Family |
Victor Alexis Rivera Santiago (September 17, 1986 – July 1, 2010), better known by his stage name Lele, was a Puerto Rican rapper and reggaeton artist signed to the Rottweilas label. He recorded solo or as part of a duo with partner Endo under Endo y Lele . He was also known by his nickname "El Arma Secreta".[1]
After discovering his musical talent, from 2003 until 2008 Lele worked in Hector El Father's Gold Star Music label as a song writer. He wrote songs for artists such as Yomo, Héctor El Father and Daddy Yankee. After the company dissolved he recorded O Me Pagas (Feat. Endo) a diss track towards Héctor El Father, he went on to sue him, for the royalties of over 40 songs he had written for him, but lost the case. He later went on to work with Cosculluela in his newly funded label Rottweilas Inc. where he both wrote, and recorded songs, most of them along with his partner Endo and he went on to start recording an album as a rapper, while both writing and performing the tracks.
On July 1, 2010, Lele was shot 24 times in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, dying at the scene. His body was identified by his multiple tattoos, according to his mother, "there was not enough left of his face to identify". His death broke the heart of many, as he had become one of the most popular reggaetón artists across Latin America.