Yeison Jiménez

Biography

Yeison Jiménez (born Yeison Orlando Jiménez Galeano; 26 July 1991 — 10 January 2026) was a Colombian singer, songwriter, and composer, a major influence on Latin and Regional Mexican music. Known for his distinctive sound and stage presence, he won over audiences in Colombia and internationally. Jiménez has made history as a música popular artist by selling out Bogotá's Movistar Arena three times, drawing over 40,000 fans in total. At 17 years old, Jiménez started to dedicate himself to his music career full-time. His first commercial song was "Te Deseo Lo Mejor", released for the album Con El Corazón: Vol. 1 (2013). In 2021, he was a member of the jury during the eighth season of the musical program Yo Me Llamo on Caracol Televisión. Jiménez, 34, and five others died in a plane crash in Paipa, Boyacá, on 10 January 2026.