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I just watched the new Selena documentary that aired earlier this year. It focuses mainly on her killer, Yolanda, and her family. I still remember Selena’s death vividly—one of the first world events I recall as a little girl. I mourned her loss, having been a devoted fan with all her cassettes. Selena's vibrant energy as a Latina resonated with me, and to this day, I can sing her songs, knowing all the lyrics like the back of my hand.
For those unfamiliar with her story, Selena was an American-Mexican singer who was at the peak of her career. She tragically died at the age of 23 when one of her closest friends and employees, Yolanda Saldívar, gunned her down after an argument. Selena was a rising star, known for her incredible voice, charisma, and her impact on both the music industry and the Latino community.
In the documentary, they hint that there’s more to Selena's death than what was reported in the mainstream media at the time. When you look at photos of Selena and Yolanda together, it’s easy to see that there’s a deeper story behind what really happened.
First, we have Selena—young, beautiful, brimming with divine feminine energy, talented, charismatic, and passionate. Not only was she physically stunning, but she was also magnetic on the inside. She was prominent and prodigious, already a household name before her death. Selena’s rise to fame was a family affair—her father managed her career, and her band was comprised mostly of family members. They all shared in her success.
Then, we have Yolanda. She, too, came from an immigrant family, but that’s where the similarities end. Yolanda lacked talent, charisma, and grace. She wasn’t special in any way—just an average person with clear signs of deep-rooted psychological issues. She was the first in her family to get a college degree and become a nurse, and perhaps that accomplishment made her feel superior, but she was also deeply insecure, plagued with self-esteem issues, and was less aesthetically pleasing (to put it lightly).
Here’s an ugly truth: attractive women and unattractive women often can’t maintain genuine friendships. I’ve experienced this personally, and so have many of my attractive friends. This isn’t something I say lightly; it's a harsh reality that has haunted me throughout my life. My deepest betrayals have come from women who were less attractive and envious, while my most stable and loyal friendships have come from women who are confident and beautiful in their own right. The only people who will deny this truth are those who struggle with low self-esteem.
One of the biggest mistakes Selena’s family made was allowing Yolanda to become the president of her fan club and granting her access to their inner circle. There was never going to be an honest friendship between them. Yolanda was projecting her insecurities onto Selena from the very start. She developed a strange obsession, which spiraled into toxic behavior, ultimately leading to Selena’s murder.
In the documentary, Yolanda claims there were many secrets between her and Selena. She even goes so far as to insinuate that Selena’s father was somehow complicit in his daughter’s death. To make matters worse, Yolanda tries to tarnish Selena’s memory by exposing personal details about her romantic life. This is not only a disrespect to Selena’s family and legacy but also an obvious display of Yolanda’s psychopathic tendencies. Her family supports her version of events, refusing to acknowledge the evidence and witness testimony. Yolanda claims she bought the gun for protection from Selena’s father and that during their final conversation, she was only trying to convince Selena to accept that she was quitting as manager of her clothing stores, and that Selena didn’t accept this, and Yolanda intended to kill herself, not Selena. This story doesn’t make any sense and is far from what the evidence suggests.
In reality, Selena was there to collect documents and end her professional and personal relationship with Yolanda. Unable to cope with being cast out of Selena’s life, Yolanda snapped. As Selena walked away with the papers, Yolanda shot her in the right subclavian artery and then called her a “bitch.” Despite Yolanda’s claim that the gunshot was an accident, the truth remains that this was a crime fueled by envy, jealousy, and hate.
What’s more pathetic is Yolanda’s attempt to convince us, 30 years later, that it was all just an accident. Is like she is re killing her again 😒. Her family, who are visibly unhealthy and unattractive themselves, tries to argue that Yolanda isn’t as bad as she was made out to be. It’s deeply pathetic. Many fans believe that Yolanda is safer in jail than she would be on the streets, and if she is granted parole next year, she likely won’t survive long outside.
Selena’s legacy, however, lives on. She remains in the hearts of her family, loved ones, and fans. You can kill the messenger, but you can’t kill the message. Her songs and impact will endure, even if some have tried to tarnish her name. It’s not death that erases a person, but forgetfulness, and Selena will never be forgotten.
I hope her tragic story serves as a lesson for talented young women—to be cautious of the people they surround themselves with. Not everyone is capable of handling your light, and some will seek to dim it in the most dangerous ways.
Long Live the Queen 🌹
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