Fact check: Is Kick streamer Cheesur linked to El Mencho killing? Viral posts spark speculations and debate

In a major development in the killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and one of the most-wanted drug mafia, a new name has surfaced on social media: Kick streamer Cheesur. Multiple viral posts claim that Cheesur provided the intelligence that led to El Mencho's death during a military raid in Tapala, Jalisco, on February 22, 2026. But how true are these claims? Let's find out.



Viral posts on X (formerly called Twitter) claim that Cheesur, a streamer linked to Adin Ross's SSB group, provided the intelligence leading to the raid. This follows earlier controversy in November 2024, when Cheesur allegedly posted inflammatory remarks targeting the cartel.

Kick streamer Cheesur reportedly received the $15M reward for providing key intel that led to El Mencho being eliminated. Now he's allegedly received threat messages from cartel members, telling him they are coming for him. Mind you, cartel members aren't just in Mexico but everywhere in America, South America, Europe and Asia. This dude is in trouble! The $15M can't even protect him from cartel members."

While El Mencho's death is verified by multiple news outlets, Cheesur's role remains unconfirmed, fuelling speculation about potential threats and backlash against him online.

A viral post alleges that Kick streamer Cheesur received the $15 million US bounty for providing information that led to the death of CJNG leader El Mencho during a Mexican military raid on February 22, 2026. However, no major news outlet has confirmed either the payout or Cheesur's involvement.

El Mencho, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, had long evaded capture even after the bounty was raised to $15 million in late 2024. His death, carried out in a US-supported operation, has raised concerns about potential cartel retaliation worldwide.



Reactions to the post emphasise concerns about Cheesur allegedly facing threats from international cartel networks, illustrating that informant rewards can put lives at risk despite the money involved, while many users continue to question the credibility of the claims.

One X user wrote, "Why did the government make this vital information public, knowing it will lead to insecurity of the blower's life?"

"If this is true, it’s one of those stories that sounds like a movie… until you remember it’s real life. $15M sounds life-changing, but peace of mind is priceless. When money puts a target on your back, was it really worth it? 🤔 At the same time, this shows how dangerous it is when internet clout collides with real-world crime. "Streaming and street politics should never mix," another added.

"$15M sounds life-changing… until you realise some problems don’t care about money. Safety isn’t something you can just wire transfer."

"No matter how many years it takes, I'm sure they will get their revenge. 😞"



One said, "This is beyond scary 😳 If this report is even close to true, no amount of money is worth that kind of danger. Cartels don’t forget and they don’t play. $15M sounds big, but when your life and family are at risk, it suddenly means nothing."

"This is scary stuff 😳 If this is even close to true, that kind of money isn’t worth the lifetime of fear that comes with crossing cartels. No amount of cash can buy real peace or safety once those lines are crossed."

"Kick streamer Cheesur reportedly received the $15M reward for providing key intel that led to El Mencho being eliminated 😳 💰"