RISING stand-up comedy star Ken Flores was in the middle of his Butterfly Effect national tour at the time of his untimely passing.

Here we take a look at his life, career and cause of death.

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What was Ken Flores’ cause of death?

Ken Flores tragically died on January 28, 2025, at the age of 28, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office told TMZ.

The outlet reported that he suffered a cardiac arrest at his home, citing law enforcement sources.

It added that a person at the scene called police and administered CPR until paramedics arrived, but Ken was pronounced dead at the scene.

An official cause of death has not been released as of January 30, 2025.

Ken’s family posted a statement announcing the tragic news on his official Instagram account.

It reads: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our friend, brother, and son, Kenyi Flores.”

They ended the message by asking for privacy, adding that they they are “shocked and devastated by the loss”.

Ken Flores’ early life and career

Ken Flores grew up in a working-class Latino family in Chicago, Illinois.

He began his comedy career by posting funny videos on social media platforms as a teenager, with some of his early clips going viral and being featured on WorldStarHipHop.

In a 2023 interview with the Comedy Gazelle, Ken opened up about how he first got into stand-up comedy after his family relocated to Aurora — about an hour west of Chicago.

Ken said: “I was working at PNC Bank at the time, I was a teller, and the owner of the Comedy Shrine in Aurora used to bank with us.

Open mic night

“Every time he would come in, I would mess with him. He kept inviting me to his open mic. He’s like, “Man, you’re really funny. Come to the mic, come to the mic.’

“Then one day I went, just to see, and I guess this is my big head or ego talking, but I watched 40 people go up and, in my head, I was like, ‘These people suck!’

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“I was like, ‘I’m better than that.’ So, I signed up, and then once you sign up, you realize, ‘Oh s**t, this is not as easy as I thought.’ You kind of get hit in the face with a reality check.

“But at the same time, if you get that one big pop, you get bit by the standup bug and you’re addicted. Ever since I went up the first time, I couldn’t stop.”

Comedy style

Ken gained national recognition for his raw, unfiltered comedic style and relatable jokes about his upbringing and personal struggles.

He co-created the LatinXL comedy show, with the aim of providing more opportunities for Latino comedians.

Ken had amassed over 250,000 followers combined on TikTok and Instagram, where he showcased his quick-witted crowd work and bold humor.

Butterfly Effect Tour

At the time of his death, Flores was in the middle of his 2025 Butterfly Effect Tour.

It kicked off on January 10, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.

His last performance was in Norcross, Georgia, on January 25, 2025 — just days before his untimely passing.