Jenni Rivera (born July 2, 1969) is a Mexican-American song writer and recording artist. Rivera raised in Long Beach, California. Rivera signed a recording contract with EMI, and Fonovisa Records in 1993, releasing her debut album Chacalosa in 1995.
With the release of her tenth studio album, Jenni (2008), Rivera became the first artist in the history of Billboard Latino to have all of her albums debut at number one on the U.S. Top Latin Albums chart. Rivera has since released a new album titled "La Gran Señora".Contents [hide] 1 Controversies 1.1 Abuse charges 1.2 Arrest 2 Discography 3 References 4 External links
[edit] Controversies [edit] Abuse charges
In 1997, Rivera’s ex-husband, José Trinidad Marín, was convicted of 6 of the 9 charges against him for allegedly sexually abusing their daughter, in addition to her younger sister.[1] According to Rivera, Trinidad Marín sexually abused her two daughters, Janney and Jacquelin, as well as Rivera’s sister. Rosie, 25. Trinidad Marín, 42, stayed on the run for nine years before being captured in April 2006, but was released on bond in October of the same year.[2] In an exclusive interview with Univision, Rivera stated to "have already forgotten her ex-husband".[3] [edit] Arrest
On June 21, 2008 at 1:30 am,[4] during a concert at the Disco Rodeo nightclub in Raleigh, North Carolina, a fan threw a bottle at the stage. Rivera stopped singing, demanding to know who had thrown the bottle; Oscar Alexander Paz raised his hand, claiming that he thought Rivera was asking for someone to dance with her. Once security had apprehended Paz, she yelled at him and hit him with the microphone, cutting the skin around his eyes. After the show, Wake County police department arrested her for assault.[5] She spent several hours at the Wake County jail before being released on a $3000 bond.[6] Rivera did not appear at her trial. She later apologized to Paz and invited him to one of her concerts in Los Angeles, California as a VIP fan.[7] [edit] DiscographyStudio albums 1995: Chacalosa 1999: Si Quieres Verme Llorar 1999: Reina de Reinas 2000: Que Me Entierren con la Banda 2001: Se Las Voy a Dar a Otro 2001: Dejate Amar 2004: Simplemente... La Mejor 2005: Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida 2007: Mi Vida Loca 2008: Jenni 2009: La Gran Señora Live albums 2006: Besos y Copas Desde Hollywood 2006: En Vivo Desde Hollywood Compilation albums 1996: 17 Exitos 2003: Homenaje a las Grandes 2009: Jenni Super Deluxe
