The entertainment and electronic music communities are mourning the loss of Mauro Menéndez, professionally known as DJ Maahez, the eldest son of Cuban actress Aylín Mujica and Cuban musician Osamu Menéndez. Mauro reportedly passed away in Barbados at the age of 30, leaving family, friends, and fans devastated.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by Mauro’s father, Osamu Menéndez, who shared an emotional message expressing his grief while traveling to bring his son’s body home. His statement prompted an outpouring of condolences from supporters, fellow artists, and members of the Cuban entertainment community.
At the time of his passing, Aylín Mujica was reportedly working in Colombia. According to published reports, the actress was informed of the tragedy while filming and has been left devastated by the sudden loss of her eldest child. She had not publicly commented on the tragedy as of the latest reports.
Mauro Menéndez built a respected career in electronic music under the stage name DJ Maahez. Since launching his career in 2014, he gained recognition for his work in the Global Bass and Moombahton music scenes. Throughout his career, he collaborated with internationally recognized artists, including Diplo, DJ Snake, Tiësto, Afrojack, and Steve Aoki. His growing influence in electronic music earned him a Latin Grammy nomination in 2020, and he continued releasing new music in recent months.
While some media reports have suggested Mauro had recently been dealing with pneumonia and have speculated about the circumstances surrounding his death, no official cause of death has been confirmed. Family members have not released additional details, and authorities have not publicly announced the cause.
Mauro’s passing marks another painful chapter for the Menéndez family, who have experienced multiple personal losses in recent months. Friends, colleagues, and fans have continued sharing tributes across social media, remembering DJ Maahez for his musical talent, creativity, and warm personality.