Authorities in Miami-Dade County confirmed the death of Michael-Anthony Leones Espino, widely known as “Mykee” or “Mykee Moves,” after his body was discovered near train tracks in southwest Miami. The 28-year-old dancer had been reported missing after he was last seen on Sunday near Southwest Avenue and Southwest Terrace. His body was found on Monday in the West End area, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The sheriff’s office confirmed his death on Tuesday.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office issued a missing-person alert describing Leones Espino as an “adult in danger,” prompting concern among fans and the wider music community. Rosalía’s official fan club urged followers to help authorities locate him, noting his role among the “motopapis” associated with her Motomami Tour. His professional credits also included performances tied to Rosalía’s Motomami era and Rauw Alejandro’s tours, Saturno and Cosa Nuestra. He also appeared in the “Touching The Sky” music video.
Leones Espino, who had Filipino heritage, built a large online following, with nearly 80,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, information from reporting on the case. He shared dance routines and behind-the-scenes glimpses of his work. His death resonated with the fan communities of both artists. Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro had been engaged before their split in 2023.
Ground News reported that the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office classified the death as an apparent suicide. The case remains under investigation, and reporting has not publicly detailed the circumstances surrounding his death. The rapid spread of the missing-person alert showed how fan networks and social platforms can help circulate information during an urgent search. The emotional toll of sudden loss and public scrutiny has also surfaced in other high-profile cases, including the on-air incident involving Marta Gómez Montero. For more on challenges faced by public figures in Spain, see this report on a televised confrontation: a heated exchange that led to a presenter leaving the set in tears.
Leones Espino’s career reflected the international reach of Spanish-language music and dance, with touring performers and music-video dancers working across major Latin pop productions. The search for him also showed how quickly fan communities can mobilize online. The investigation is continuing.
