lngsht

About

Mexican rapper, songwriter, and performer, also known as Lng/SHT (pronounced "Longshot"), who has made waves in the hip-hop music scene with his unconventional blend of styles that often include elements of comedy and cynicism. Widely considered to be one of the more "non-traditional" figures in modern Mexican rap, he garnered fame through projects including "Les Juro Que Si Llego" and "Buenos Adultos."

Before fame

He initially pursued a law degree before ultimately changing courses to focus fully on music in the early 2010s. He got his start by producing tracks independently, which helped him earn recognition as a notable "DIY"/underground artist in Mexico's hip-hop scene before obtaining representation from Universal Music in 2022.

Trivia

In 2015, he received nominations for IMAS Awards, including one for Video of the Year ("Wachadafunk") and Solo Album ("Youth 08-13"). He has performed at major music festivals including Tecate Pa'l Norte and Vive Latino. In 2026, he also shared the stage with acts including Donovan Morales and Javier Blake at Bazar de Bandas in Mexico City.

Family life

His real name given to her by her parents is Gastón Espinosa.

Associated with

He has collaborated with countless artists over the course of his career including Carin Leon and Frank Turner.