Gerardo Ortiz is a Mexican American singer and songwriter born on October 5, 1989, in California. He started playing music at a young age and signed his first record deal at the age of 17. In 2010, his debut album “Ni Hoy Ni Mañana” became a hit in Mexico and the US, earning him a Latin Grammy nomination. He is known for his narcocorrido style of music, which focuses on drug trafficking and other controversial topics. He has released several albums since his debut, including “El Primer Ministro” and “Entre Dios y El Diablo.” Ortiz has also acted in films and television shows and has been a judge on the singing competition show “Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento.” Despite controversy surrounding his music, he has a large and dedicated fanbase and continues to be a popular figure in the Latin music industry.