Yeison Jimenez, 34, killed in plane crash hours before concert

Colombian music star Yeison Jimenez, 34, died after a small plane crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off while he was en route to a concert in Medellín. Authorities confirm all six people on board — including the pilot, co-pilot and members of Jimenez’s team — were killed.

• Fast Facts
• Who: Yeison Orlando Jimenez Galeano, aged 34 — popular “musica popular” singer-songwriter
• What: Small aircraft crashed minutes after take-off and caught fire; six confirmed dead
• When: Crash occurred late Saturday afternoon local time
• Where: Near the airport en route to Medellín, Colombia
• Why: Crash under investigation by Colombian authorities; official inquiries ongoing

The crash and immediate details

Officials from Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority and local emergency services arrived at the scene and confirmed the deaths of all six occupants. Regional authorities named the other victims as Captain Hernando Torres, Juan Manuel Rodriguez, Oscar Marin, Jefferson Osorio and photographer Weisman Mora, who had filmed the group inside the plane moments earlier.

Chilling final post and premonition

Hours before boarding, Jimenez posted on Instagram: “Always humble, because what God gives you he can also take away.” In a recent podcast interview he had also spoken about a recurring dream that he would die in an air accident — a detail now echoed in social media tributes and reportage.

The legacy

Yeison Jimenez was a defining voice in Colombia’s musica popular, credited with revitalising the genre for a new generation. In a career that began in childhood he published eight albums and wrote roughly 70 songs. Key highlights of his career include:

• Revitalising the regional “musica popular” sound and bringing it to national stages
• Releasing eight studio albums and composing dozens of widely heard tracks
• Performing at major events and being recognized on stages such as Premio Lo Nuestro

Social reaction and tributes

Fans, family and public officials responded with immediate grief. Jimenez’s stepdaughter Camila Jimenez wrote: “I love you dad. You don’t know how much it hurts me to see your videos and for you not to be here.” Social posts ranged from shock to prayers: “God have you in his glory. Rest in peace. You were a great man, a brilliant artist and a loving father,” one fan wrote.

The regional government of Boyacá issued a statement expressing regret, calling Jimenez “one of the most representative figures of Colombian popular music” and offering solidarity with the bereaved families as investigations continue.

What we know and what’s next

Authorities say the aircraft was registered to Jimenez’s company, YJ Company SAS, which he had purchased in 2022 as his career grew. Emergency teams and police are investigating the cause of the crash; aviation and forensic probes are expected to follow.

How fans can pay respects

Family members and local authorities will announce funeral or memorial arrangements when details are finalised. Fans and colleagues have already begun sharing videos and messages across social platforms, while artists and public figures are preparing formal tributes.