by: Christine Samra Posted: Jun 27, 2024 / 01:28 PM PDT Updated: Jun 27, 2024 / 01:31 PM PDT The Queen of Mexican music, Jenni Rivera, was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The “La Diva de la Banda” received the 2,783rd star in the Recording category, in front of Capitol Records at 1750 N. Vine Street in Hollywood.
Her children Chiquis, Jacqie, Johnny, Jenicka and Michael received the honor on her behalf. “It is such an honor to be the daughter of such an amazing woman. A woman that accomplished so much, yes, but more than anything being the daughter of a woman who has left her footprint on this earth and on so many people’s hearts,” Chiquis said as she held back tears.
“Even if it’s almost been 12 years, she is still living and I see her in my siblings and I see her in all of you guys (her fans), and thank you for your hugs and your kisses and everything that you guys do for us.” Born Dolores Janney “Jenni” Rivera Saavedra to immigrant parents from Mexico in Long Beach, California, she launched her music career in 1992. Throughout her illustrious career, she received the Premio Lo Nuestro for Best Female Artist of Regional Mexican Music nine consecutive times with 18 Premios Lo Nuestro in total.
She also received two Billboard Awards, 22 Billboard Latin Music Awards, and four Latin GRAMMY nominations, among others. Her 2008 album “Jenni” was her first no. 1 debut on the Billboard Top Latin Albums Chart.
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