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Yeison Jiménez posthumous tributes in Colombia

Entities: Yeison Jiménez · Miguel Klos · Jhonny Rivera · Sonia Restrepo · Francy

Overview

Following the death of Colombian popular‑music star Yeison Jiménez in a plane crash on 10 January 2026, his family and fans have staged a series of public commemorations. On 26 July, a memorial with a bust, his signature hat and glasses, and a metal horse‑figure structure was unveiled at his gravesite on what would have been his 35th birthday. Two days later a large mural honoring Jiménez was inaugurated at the Corabastos wholesale market in Bogotá, depicting him with a microphone and a basket of avocados.

In late July, a second mural by artist Miguel Klos was unveiled at Plaza de Corabastos, and his posthumous single “Mala de profesión” was released on 23 July. The following day, the Movistar Arena hosted a commemorative concert on the first National Day of Popular Music, where his widow Sonia Restrepo broke down in tears. Jiménez’s sister Lina reported a wave of fake social‑media accounts, attempts to hijack his business interests and hacking of official pages, prompting the family to stop responding to misinformation. These events underscore the lasting impact of his music, the continued chart success of his posthumous releases, and the challenges of protecting his legacy online.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 5 SOURCES] A mural honoring Yeison Jiménez was unveiled at the Corabastos market in Colombia. (All articles)
[● 5 SOURCES] The mural depicts Jiménez holding a microphone and a basket of avocados. (All articles)
[● 5 SOURCES] Yeison Jiménez would have turned 35 in 2026. (All articles)
[● 5 SOURCES] Posthumous singles “Dime que sí” and “Mala de profesión” have achieved success. (All articles)
[● 5 SOURCES] Jiménez grew up in Manzanares, Caldas and sold avocados in his youth. (All articles)
[● 5 SOURCES] Corabastos is the largest wholesale food market in Colombia. (All articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Artist Miguel Klos created the mural. (Tropicana Colombia article)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jhonny Rivera and Francy attended the unveiling event. (Tropicana Colombia article)

Timeline

about 10 hours ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Colombia mourns singer Yeison Jiménez with tributes and family battles fake accounts
Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez was honored with a mural, posthumous song and a tribute concert, while his sister warned of fake accounts and online attacks on his legacy.
3 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Yeison Jiménez Honored with Mural at Colombia's Corabastos Market
A mural honoring late singer Yeison Jiménez was unveiled at Colombia's Corabastos market, depicting him with a microphone and avocado basket. Created by Miguel Klos, the tribute was attended by Jhonny Rivera,Fr
5 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Yeison Jiménez memorial unveiled on his 35th birthday
Family members unveiled a memorial for Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez on his 35th birthday, recalling his plane‑crash death and lasting musical legacy.

Sources

baoquangtri.vn · colombia.com · diariodelcauca.com.co · diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co · hsbnoticias.com · minuto30.com · notiulti.com · tropicanafm.com

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