A huge Rest In Peace to another “gone too soon” legend in the making as Hip Hop Salutes Selena On 20th Anniversary of Her Death. Timbaland, Bun B and a slew of others took to Instagram to chuck a strong halo-covered deuce for the star entertainer who passed away on March 31st, 1995 from a fatal gunshot wound. The ground she covered as an artist beyond representing the Hispanic community all over the world in one of the greatest cross-overs ever was unprecedented. Her legacy as an icon for style, swag, beauty, grace and genuine artistry lives on.
Hip Hop Salutes Selena On 20th Anniversary of Her Death as her unexpected death sent shock waves in the entire music industry and fans all over the world. The singer, dancer, designer and business woman was killed by Yolanda Saldivar–manager of her fashion boutiques in the 90s. XXL reports on Hip Hop having something to say about her lasting impression on the world.
She was a world class entertainer and mogul before the term was mainstream, having the chops not just behind the mic and on stage but in conquering every obstacle to envisioning her dreams to reality–and opening doors for female and world artists in the process. Hip Hop Salutes Selena On 20th Anniversary of Her Death as she became a flagship icon for the Mexican-American community. Embracing her Spanish as well as English language music and all her cultural experiences–from life in Texas, Mexico, LA and traveling across the country performing from a young age–grew her “almost to sainthood-like status” many agree.
In 1997 a legendary biopic was released in honor of the 23 year old phenom, starring a legend in her own right: a young Jennifer Lopez in her “breakout role.” Above all, Selena was an incredibly positive person who valued being a role model, laughing, championed making the impossible–possible, and spread love everywhere she went.
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