Dr. Velásquez, a prominent figure in the reggaeton industry and former manager to stars like J Balvin, Maluma, and Reykon, was found dead alongside his girlfriend Sofia Valdez in his home in Envigado, Medellín, on June 8.

The double homicide was confirmed by JMW Music, Velásquez's record label, who stated that authorities have already apprehended the main suspect. The label explicitly ruled out suicide as a possibility in the case.

Daniel Alejandro Velásquez Franco, known professionally as Dr. Velásquez, was instrumental in shaping Medellín's reggaeton scene. While he maintained a solo singing career from 2014 to 2018, his most significant impact came from discovering and developing major Latin artists. His most recent success was discovering and signing Blessd to JMW Music in 2019.

Following the news, numerous artists expressed their condolences, including J Balvin, Maluma, and Blessd, who wrote, "A lot of growth and living experiences, independently of breaking our professional ties. This has impacted me. Peace on your grave."

Velásquez leaves behind a legacy as a pioneer in Colombian urban music, having established one of the first and largest reggaeton hubs in Medellín. His work significantly influenced the Latin music industry's development and helped launch numerous successful careers in the genre.

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