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Following their attendance at Drake's concert in St. Louis on February 13, 2024, 42-year-old Laticha Bracero and her 21-year-old daughter, Alyssa Cordova, died in an accident. They died tragically as a result of being hit by a fast car that blew a red light at great speed as they were leaving the Enterprise Center. Drake addressed this matter during his Melbourne show on 12 February 2025.
Drake told the tale of Bracero and Cordova during his Melbourne stop on the Anita Max Win Tour, describing how the tragedy affected his outlook on life and his choice to give away cash and presents during his performance. Speaking to the audience, he said,
“I haven’t told this story yet on the tour, but there’s a reason I do this. There’s a reason I do this part of the show. Maybe if I tell you the story, it’ll bring you a little closer to what I’m talking about.”
Drake talked about how the mother and daughter had enjoyed their time at his concert prior to the unfortunate turn of events.
Drake clarified,
“As they were leaving the show, they were crossing the street outside the arena and they got hit by a drunk driver, and they both unfortunately passed away. And it f***** me up. It really f***** my mind up to think that we could go from having this much fun, and then just like that, life changes.”
Drake later honored the victims once again during a tour in Buffalo, New York, and urged the audience to be considerate of others. Drake said to the crowd,
“You never know what somebody else’s reality will be when they walk out of this building. Rest in peace to that young mother and her child.”
While going back from the Enterprise Center in downtown St. Louis, Bracero and Cordova, who had come from Chicago to attend the music, were hit near the junction of Olive and 18th Streets.
Monte Henderson, the driver was traveling at almost 70 mph when he blew many red lights before crashing into another car, according to police records and explicit video that went viral online. Bracero and Cordova were flung more than 80 feet into an adjacent building. After colliding with a third car, the Jeep finally stopped.
While Cordova was taken to the hospital and eventually passed away from her wounds, Bracero passed away at the scene. The terrifying event was captured on camera, which has since been extensively disseminated on social media and depicts the seconds before the fatal crash. Defense lawyers have claimed that the release of the video might affect jury selection, which has caused debate.
Family of mother and daughter killed after Drake's concert files wrongful death lawsuit against driver and his mother
Family members of Bracero and Cordova sued Henderson and his mother, Monet Arps, for wrongful death after the devasting loss. Arps is accused in the lawsuit of carelessly letting her son drive her Jeep despite his hazardous driving record and several traffic violations.
According to court records, Henderson's blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of the collision was .194, which is more than twice the legal limit. In addition, the lawsuit alleges that he had a history of dangerous driving and speeding, which calls into question why he was allowed to drive the car.
Michelle Del Bosque, Bracero's sister, is requesting over $75,000 in damages, claiming that Henderson's careless acts caused her family members to die tragically.
After being detained and charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of armed criminal action, and one count of driving while intoxicated, Henderson, 22, was first released on a $20,000 bond without any conditions, which angered the public and the relatives of the victims. After a court hearing, a judge ordered Henderson to be placed under house arrest with a GPS monitor, surrender his driver's license, and only be allowed to leave his home for court-related or medical appointments.
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Following the incident, Bracero's family started a GoFundMe page to collect money for the mother and daughter's return to their homeland of Chicago as well as for burial costs. Since then, the fundraising has raised about $40,000 from those who are saddened by those who are saddened by the passing of the inseparable pair.
Cordova was a college student who loved music, while Bracero, a regional supervisor at Wintrust Bank, was characterized as a busy professional and devoted mother. Family members said that the two had a strong relationship and frequently went to concerts together, which made their last night together all the more tragic.
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