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Thirty-one years after Selena Quintanilla-Pérezs tragic death, her legacy as the Queen of Tejano Music continues to thrive. The iconic singer was shot by Yolanda Saldívar, who managed her boutiques, at a Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi. Saldívar, who had embezzled from Selenas stores, held a gun to her own head during a nine-hour standoff. She was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Selenas music, which blends Tejano, pop, and cumbia, has become a global phenomenon, with her English album Dreaming of You topping the Billboard 200. Despite Saldívars ongoing appeals, Selenas influence remains strong, with exhibits and tributes celebrating her life and music.

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