<Li> Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera ( seasons 1 -- 2 ) , a talent manager who believes Take 3 is his ticket back to the top . However , he is hobbled by both a cocaine addiction and money problems . In Season 2 , it is revealed that he faked his death with the help of Carlotta to avoid being framed for Hunter 's murder . He ends up forming a new duo with his nephew Angel to compete with Take 3 . In the mid-season 2 finale , Angel fires him as manager and he goes on a drug - fueled bender before briefly slipping into a coma . He is later shot in a drive - by shooting while shielding Andy and dies in season 2 . </Li>
<Li> Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera ( seasons 1 -- 2 ) , a talent manager who believes Take 3 is his ticket back to the top . However , he is hobbled by both a cocaine addiction and money problems . In Season 2 , it is revealed that he faked his death with the help of Carlotta to avoid being framed for Hunter 's murder . He ends up forming a new duo with his nephew Angel to compete with Take 3 . In the mid-season 2 finale , Angel fires him as manager and he goes on a drug - fueled bender before briefly slipping into a coma . He is later shot in a drive - by shooting while shielding Andy and dies in season 2 . </Li>
who faked their death in star season 2
who faked their death in star season 2
Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera
Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera