Jenni Rivera was one of the most popular Mexican-American singers of all time. Known as the “Diva de la Banda” and the “Queen of Banda”, Jenni released 12 studio albums, 3 live albums and 37 compilation albums over the course of her career selling over 15 million records worldwide.
But along with her incredible success, Jenni was also known for her feuds and rivalries with other artists Here’s a look at some of the major beefs Jenni Rivera had during her prolific career
Chiquis Rivera
One of Jenni’s most infamous beefs was with her eldest daughter, Chiquis Rivera. Jenni became estranged from Chiquis in 2012 after accusing her of having an affair with Jenni’s husband at the time former MLB player Esteban Loaiza.
According to Chiquis, Jenni sent her an email titled “Lights On” on October 2, 2012, in which she accused Chiquis of sleeping with Esteban. Chiquis denied the allegations, but Jenni refused to speak to her thereafter. Tragically, just two months later, Jenni died in a plane crash before she could reconcile with her daughter.
Chiquis later revealed that she believed outsiders had poisoned Jenni’s mind against her by filling it with lies and rumors about the supposed affair. To this day, she harbors pain over the fact that her mother died thinking she had betrayed her.
Graciela Beltrán
One of Jenni’s longest-running feuds was with fellow Mexican-American singer Graciela Beltrán. According to Graciela, Jenni made her life miserable for 18 years after Jenni’s father, Pedro Rivera, allegedly stole royalties from her and forced her into bad contracts.
Over the years, Graciela made many incendiary comments about Jenni, calling her arrogant, selfish, and jealous. Jenni fired back by saying they weren’t on the same level and that the media and fans knew she was far more popular and successful.
Even after Jenni’s death, Graciela continued to criticize her, saying she could now become more successful than Jenni. Understandably, this infuriated Jenni’s fans, who saw it as disrespectful. The bad blood remains to this day.
Lupillo Rivera
In 2020, Jenni’s brother Lupillo Rivera spoke out about the abuse he and his siblings suffered at the hands of their father Pedro when they were children. He also accused Pedro of mismanaging Jenni’s estate after her death.
Pedro responded by calling Lupillo a liar and threatening to sue him for defamation. The spat divided the Rivera family, with some taking Pedro’s side while others supported Lupillo. Though Jenni wasn’t alive for this beef, it demonstrated just how much turmoil and conflict persisted within the Rivera family.
Yolanda Saldívar
While not exactly a feud or beef, no discussion of Jenni Rivera’s adversaries would be complete without mentioning Yolanda Saldívar. Saldívar was the president of Jenni’s fan club and manager of her boutique store.
However, the two had a major falling out in 2012 after Jenni fired Saldívar for allegedly embezzling over $300,000 from her. Two months later, Saldívar shot and killed Jenni after an argument. She was convicted of first-degree murder in 1995 and remains in prison to this day.
Standout Songs About Her Feuds
Being the amazing songwriter she was, Jenni transformed some of her feuds into empowering songs:
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“Paloma Negra” – Written about her rift with daughter Chiquis shortly before Jenni’s death. The lyrics express her pain over the relationship breakdown.
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“Los Ovarios” – Penned in response to Graciela Beltrán’s criticism. The bold title (“The Ovaries”) encapsulates Jenni’s defiant, feminist attitude.
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“Detrás de Mi Ventana” – Thought to be about Jenni’s abusive relationship with her ex-husband Trinidad Marín. The song sends a message of resilience.
Jenni Rivera’s legacy lives on through her iconic music and outsized persona. While her untimely passing left many feuds unresolved, her fans will remember her indomitable spirit and the voice of a true diva. She paved the way for women in regional Mexican music and her absence is still deeply felt today.
What happened between Jenni Rivera and Graciela Beltrán?
Graciela claims that Jenni spent at least 18 years making her life a living hell. The singer, who was once on the Rivera record label and worked with Jennis father, Don Pedro, alleges that Jennis dad stole royalties from her and made her sign sketchy contracts, claims that Jenni outright refuted.
Before long, there were clips of Graciela calling Jenni “arrogant, selfish, envious, and jealous because I was the girl she always wanted to be” circulating all over Spanish-speaking media.
Things escalated, according to Univision, when Jenni dedicated a concert to her ex-husband, who had just recently passed away, and Graciela took issue with her dedication.Article continues below advertisement
Graciela criticized Jennis decision to dedicate her show to her ex, saying that the singer had previously attacked him, suggesting that dedicating a concert to him was extremely fake on Jennis part.
For her part, Jenni found Gracielas meddling and criticism “heartless” and decided to let loose at a press conference in Mexico City. “Were not at the same level,” she cuttingly told the media in Spanish. “And thats not something Im saying, just ask the radio station managers, ask the businessmen who put on the dances, ask the media.”
One can imagine this public statement of Jennis only served to escalate tensions, and the beef between these two would go on even after the Diva de la Bandas untimely and unexpected death.
Graciela then said something about how her music was so good that Jenni practically didnt exist to her, then jumped on Don Franciscos show to defend herself, saying that Jenni was “manipulating [her] words.”Article continues below advertisement
That move prompted Jenni to write a whole narrative song dedicated to her enemy, titled “Los Ovarios,” which translates to “Ovaries.” Some choice lyrics? “What a fuss you are making about me / How uncomfortable you must be.”
Gracielas response was to criticize Jennis appearance. “She doesnt like herself, she is obsessed with changing her body,” she said on the radio around that time.
Jenni Rivera and her famous family
Jenni Rivera was born July 2, 1969 in Long Beach, California, to parents Pedro Rivera and Rosa Saavedra.
She was one of six children, which also include Pedro Rivera Jr., Gustavo Rivera, Lupillo Rivera, Juan Rivera and Rosie Rivera. The Riveras were a musical household and as “Jenni” depicts, her father encouraged her to get into music.
While Jenni Rivera wanted to study and get an education, she said in an interview shared on her reality show “I Love Jenni” that she recorded an album in 1993 as a gift to her dad. He asked for the same gift every year, while he secretly started building her musical catalog.
Jenni Rivera was a Long Beach City College alumna and briefly attended California State University Long Beach as a business administration major. She was also a full-time real estate agent.
“Back in the 1990s, I decided to be a full-time real estate agent and I was doing well,” she told Parade. “After a divorce, I decided to go out with some friends to a club and have a couple shots of tequila. They dared me to go up and sing. I figured at that point I would give my father what he always wanted and become a recording artist.”
In 1999 while showing a house to a client, she heard her song “Reyna de Reynas” on the radio for the first time. The moment is depicted in “Jenni.”
“Someone had found it and played it and it’s all history from there,” she told Parade.
Así fue el pleitazo entre Graciela Beltrán y Jenni Rivera
FAQ
Why are the Rivera family fighting?
MIAMI — Singer Chiquis Rivera says her uncle — the brother of her mother, late Mexican superstar Jenni Rivera — is defaming her by claiming he wrote her song. Juan Rivera Saavedra registered “Abeja Reina” and told Telemundo he penned the lyrics, not the credited co-writers. Read the complaint here.
Did Jenni Rivera support LGBTQ?
Rivera marched with immigrant rights groups for five miles in 110 degree heat and would end up in an emergency room that night as a result. To express her support for LGBT youth and to stand up against bullying Rivera participated in Spirit Day in 2011.
What did Rosie Rivera do to Jenny’s kids?
Long Beach, California, U.S. Rivera resigned from Jenni Rivera Enterprises in June 2021 after allegations of misappropriation of funds arose from Jenni Rivera’s five children.
What happened to Jenni and Esteban?
2. “My world ended on that day.” Jenni filed for divorce from Esteban, a former Mlb pitcher who now plays In the Mexican Baseball League, on Oct. 1, but was still legally married at the time of the her death.
What happened to Jenni Rivera’s daughter?
For the first time since Jenni Rivera’s death, her eldest daughter Chiquis spoke about the feud they were going through at the moment of her mother’s tragic accident. Jenni Rivera passed away while she and her daughter were not on speaking terms.
How did Jenni Rivera help Chiquis?
Because of its success, Jennu was able to assist Chiquis in getting her own spinoff reality show on Mun 2 called Jenni Rivera Presents Chiquis & Raq-C. It also did very well and was followed by a third spin-off for Jenni’s oldest daughter, Chiquis N’ Control, which depicted Chiquis acquiring her own house.
Why did Juan Rivera ask Jenni to forgive him?
Juan Rivera asked Jenni to forgive him. Juan Rivera held a press conference in January 2022 and addressed the problems he has had with his sister Jenni’s children and also problems he has with his brother Lupillo. Juan also defended himself against accusations of stealing money and threatening his nieces’ lives.
Did Chiquis Rivera have an affair with her stepfather?
Chiquis Rivera revealed in an exclusive interview with Azteca América that her mother, Jenni Rivera, died two months earlier than reported, on Oct. 9, 2012. She also shared that she has been living with the knowledge that her mother believed she had an affair with her stepfather, Esteban Loaiza. In the interview, Chiquis did not confirm or deny the allegations.
What happened between Jenni Rivera & Chiquis on El Gordo y la Flaca?
Apparently, she and Chiquis were fighting with their uncle Juan and his wife Brenda. Johnny wants to know where the money is. Back in June 2021, Jenni Rivera’s youngest son, Johnny, appeared on El Gordo y la Flaca after an audit of his mother’s will ousted his aunt Rosie Rivera as executor and put his sister Jacqie in charge.
Are Jenni Rivera and Graciela Beltrán friends?
Both Jenni Rivera and Graciela Beltrán are presumably former friends and are considered to be among the most emblematic singers of regional Mexican music.