Who is Cheesur? Twitch and Kick streamer Nermin Dzaferovic trends after viral claims about CJNG leader El Mencho intel (Image via Getty)
Kick and Twitch streamer Cheesur is suddenly at the center of a huge online storm. Viral posts are claiming he gave “critical intel” that helped Mexican forces track down and kill cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho. The claims spread fast after reports said El Mencho died during a military operation in Mexico. But there is no proof that Cheesur had any role in that operation. No Mexican authority has named him and no official report links him to the mission. Right now, the story connecting him to El Mencho is based only on social media talk, not confirmed facts.El Mencho, 59, was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, also known as CJNG. Mexican officials said he was badly hurt during a clash with security forces in Tapalpa, a town in Jalisco state, and later died while being flown for treatment. After the operation, violence broke out in several areas as cartel members reacted. As the real news unfolded, Cheesur’s name started trending and that is where the confusion began.
How Nermin Dzaferovic, known as Cheesur, got linked to El Mencho and CJNG rumours
Cheesur’s real name is Nermin Dzaferovic. He is 23 years old and lives in Jacksonville, Florida. He began streaming on Twitch in 2019, mostly playing NBA 2K. Over time, he built a following on both Twitch and Kick, where he now has around 142,000 followers on each platform.His connection to El Mencho rumors goes back to November 2024. At that time, Cheesur posted a strong message on X directed at the cartel leader. The post quickly went viral. Soon after, he disappeared from social media for a short time. A missing person flyer with his real name and details began circulating online. He later returned and said his identity had been stolen.That incident stayed in people’s minds. Then in February 2026, reports reminded the public that the United States government had placed a $15 million reward for information leading to El Mencho’s capture. Around the same time, Cheesur made online comments suggesting he would collect the reward. Some viewers thought he was joking. Others believed he was serious.So when Mexican forces announced El Mencho’s death, social media users connected the dots on their own. Old posts resurfaced. Clips were shared again. Some users even claimed he had given “critical intel.”However, there is no official statement from Mexican authorities, the U.S. government, or law enforcement that supports this claim. As of now, there is zero verified evidence linking Cheesur to the military operation.Cheesur has also faced past controversies unrelated to this situation, including online disputes and criticism over fundraising efforts. Because of that history, his name often draws attention quickly.Still, being mentioned alongside one of the world’s most dangerous cartel leaders is a serious matter. For now, what is confirmed is simple: El Mencho died in a Mexican military operation. The claims about Cheesur remain unproven and unsupported by official sources.
