Selena keyboardist Joe Ojeda and producer Guy Roche remember the late Queen of Tejano 30 years after she was murdered at 23 by her fan club president, Yolanda Saldívar, on March 31, 1995.

In a shocking revelation, Armando Saldívar, the brother of Yolanda Saldívar, now claims that the 1995 murder of Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was unintentional. According to Armando, his sister actually wanted to commit suicide with the firearm used to kill Selena.

The Queen of Tejano Music. Mexican Madonna. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, or maybe just Selena. However you remember her, the legendary Corpus Christi-raised singer would have turned 54 in 2025, but she died 30 years ago, on March 31, 1995.

Jennifer Lopez announced she will reunite with a "Selena" co-star on the day Selena Quintanilla's murderer Yolanda Saldívar's parole was denied.

Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to their webpage.

Selena has been cited as an inspiration by contemporary stars including Becky G, Jennifer Lopez and Karol G, not to mention fellow Texan Selena Gomez.

With nearly 30 years since Selena Quintanilla’s passing, learn how much her net worth is below. On March 30, 2025, it will mark 30 years since Selena Quintanilla was tragically murdered by Yolanda Saldívar.

In the 30 years since her tragic death, the Tejano queen’s star has never shone brighter, inspiring millions of Latinos and a whole new generation of artists.