Jenni Rivera
Born in 1969
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Dolores Janney Rivera , known professionally as Jenni Rivera, was a renowned Mexican-American singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur.
Born in California to immigrant parents, she rose to fame in the banda and norteña music genres, breaking barriers as a female artist in a male-dominated industry.
Rivera's life was marked by personal struggles, including teenage pregnancy, domestic abuse, and financial hardships, which she openly shared with her fans.
Her music career spanned over two decades, during which she sold millions of records and received numerous awards.
Rivera's tragic death in a plane crash in 2012 cut short her rising international career, leaving behind a powerful legacy in Latin music and culture.