Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Shakira
Discover the career path of Shakira, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known as Shakira, is a highly influential Colombian singer-songwriter. She is recognized for her global impact on popularizing Hispanophone music. Her achievements include four Grammy Awards and fifteen Latin Grammy Awards, with three of those being for Song of the Year, underscoring her significant contributions to the music industry.
June 1991: Release of 'Magia'
In June 1991, Shakira's debut album, Magia, was released. It featured her debut single, also titled "Magia".
February 1993: Performance at Viña del Mar International Song Festival
In February 1993, Shakira performed at Chile's Viña del Mar International Song Festival, where she sang the ballad "Eres" and won third place. Ricky Martin was one of the judges who voted for her to win.
March 1993: Release of 'Peligro'
In March 1993, Shakira's second studio album, Peligro, was released. She was not pleased with the final result.
1993: Release of 'Peligro'
In 1993, Shakira released her second album, Peligro. Similar to her first album, it did not achieve commercial success.
1994: Starring in 'El Oasis'
From 1994, Shakira starred in the Colombian TV series El Oasis.
1994: Shakira acts in Colombian telenovela El Oasis
In 1994, Shakira acted in the Colombian telenovela "El Oasis", where she played the character of Luisa Maria.
1994: Recording of "¿Dónde Estás Corazón?"
In 1994, Shakira originally recorded her song "¿Dónde Estás Corazón?" for the compilation album Nuestro Rock Volumen II, released in Colombia.
February 1995: Recording of 'Pies Descalzos' Started
In February 1995, recording began for Shakira's third studio album and international debut album, titled Pies Descalzos, following the success of her song "¿Dónde Estás Corazón?".
October 1995: Commencement of Tour Pies Descalzos
In October 1995, Shakira commenced her first international tour, named simply Tour Pies Descalzos.
October 1995: Release of 'Pies Descalzos'
In October 1995, the album Pies Descalzos was released and it reached number five on the U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and spawned six hit singles.
1995: Release of Pies Descalzos
In 1995, Shakira released her album "Pies Descalzos", which featured assertive sound, direct lyrics, and personal aesthetic. It incorporated aspects of dancehall, bossa nova, and bachata.
1995: Shakira's 1995 Concierto de Lanzamiento de Pies Descalzos
In 2010, Residente raps about "liking Shakira better when she was chubbier, had dark hair and was a rockera" referring back to her appearance during her 1995 Concierto de Lanzamiento de Pies Descalzos in Bogotá.
November 1996: Tour Pies Descalzos Concert in Mexico City
On November 22, 1996, Shakira held a Tour Pies Descalzos concert at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional, attended by 10,000 spectators.
1996: 1996 Tour Pies Descalzos concert at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional
In 1996, Shakira performed a concert during the Tour Pies Descalzos at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional
October 1997: End of Tour Pies Descalzos
In October 1997, Shakira's Tour Pies Descalzos came to an end.
1997: Foundation of Fundación Pies Descalzos
In 1997, Shakira founded Fundación Pies Descalzos, a Colombian charity that builds and maintains schools for underprivileged children in Colombia.
1997: Viña del Mar International Song Festival concert
In 1997, Shakira performed at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival concert in Chile as part of her Tour Pies Descalzos.
1997: Starring in 'El Oasis'
Until 1997, Shakira starred in the Colombian TV series El Oasis.
September 1998: Release of 'Dónde Están los Ladrones?'
In September 1998, Shakira's fourth studio album, Dónde Están los Ladrones?, produced by Shakira and Emilio Estefan, was released. It became a worldwide hit, reaching number 131 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and holding the top spot on the U.S. Latin Albums chart for 11 weeks.
1998: Release of Dónde Están los Ladrones?
In 1998, Shakira released "Dónde Están los Ladrones?", blending Latin rock with elements of pop and Middle Eastern music, reflecting her Lebanese heritage.
1998: Dónde Están los Ladrones? Album Release
In 1998, Shakira released "Dónde Están los Ladrones?", showcasing her "bohemian rockera persona" and "lyrical depth with incisive social commentary".
1999: Shakira Performed MTV Unplugged
In 1999, Shakira performed MTV Unplugged, marking a significant moment in her career.
1999: Shakira's MTV Unplugged Breakthrough
In 1999, Shakira's MTV Unplugged concert was the first "unplugged" episode broadcast entirely in Spanish, marking her major breakthrough in the U.S. market.
2000: Freddy DeMann becomes Shakira's manager
In 2000, music executive Freddy DeMann became Shakira's manager. He praised her songwriting, voice, dancing, instrumental skills, and music production abilities, calling her "the whole package".
December 2001: Shakira's Stage Appearance and Style Change Dramatically
In December 2001, following MTV Unplugged (1999) and Roseland Ballroom (2001) Manhattan shows, Shakira's stage appearance and style changed dramatically, becoming "tougher and wilder".
2001: English-Language Market Entry
In 2001, Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service, which sold over 15 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album of all time by a female Latin artist.
2001: Release of Laundry Service
In 2001, Shakira released Laundry Service, by which time she had already sold 10 million albums in Latin America, according to Billboard.
2001: "Whenever, Wherever" Music Video Aired on MTV
In 2001, the "Whenever, Wherever" music video was aired on MTV in both English and Spanish, marking the first time U.S. MTV aired a Spanish-language video.
2001: Shakira's English Material Leads to Pop Sensation Status
In late 2001, Shakira released her first English material, leading to her becoming an instant pop sensation, thanks to her quirky poetic sense and sexy video image built on her hip-shaking belly dance moves.
July 2002: Shakira discusses her motivations for entering the English-speaking market
In July 2002, Shakira spoke with Ted Kessler of The Observer about her motivation for entering the English-speaking market, describing it as strictly intellectual and likening it to an anthropological mission to build bridges between cultures. She had a busy promotional schedule, with 18 interviews on the day she spoke to him.
2002: Tour of the Mongoose
In 2002, Shakira performed during the Tour of the Mongoose.
2003: Tour of the Mongoose
In 2003, Shakira performed during the Tour of the Mongoose.
2005: Releases of 'Fijación Oral, Vol. 1' and 'Oral Fixation, Vol. 2'
In 2005, Shakira released Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 in Spanish and Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 in English. Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, and Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 received platinum certifications in various countries.
2005: Release of Oral Fixation, vol. 2
In 2005, Shakira released the English album "Oral Fixation, vol. 2", which brought her back "into mainstream pop and rock". The album features "Hips Don't Lie" with Wyclef Jean.
2005: Release of Fijación Oral, vol. 1
In 2005, Shakira released the Spanish language album "Fijación Oral, vol. 1", featuring "La Tortura" with Alejandro Sanz and reggaeton beats. The album consists mostly of pop songs.
April 2006: Honored at United Nations ceremony
On April 3, 2006, Shakira was honored at a United Nations ceremony for establishing the Pies Descalzos Foundation. She highlighted the plight of children in Latin America during her acceptance speech.
June 2006: Chart-topping success of 'Hips Don't Lie'
In June 2006, "Hips Don't Lie" made Shakira the first artist in Billboard history to reach number-one spots on both the Top 40 Mainstream and Latin charts in the same week. "Hips Don't Lie" was the most-played pop song in a single week in American radio history, being played 9,657 times.
December 2006: Founding member of Latin America in Solidarity Action (ALAS) Foundation
In December 2006, Shakira became a founding member of the Latin America in Solidarity Action (ALAS) Foundation, which promotes early childhood public policies in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2006: Shakira Reclaims Her Image and Does Her Own Makeup
In 2006, Shakira declared "reclaiming her image" and doing her own make-up now. She confessed to "getting lost in a cloud of hairdressers, make-up artists and assistants" for years.
2007: Commitment of $40 million from the government of Spain
At the 2007 Clinton Global Initiative, Shakira secured a commitment of $40 million from the government of Spain for victims of natural disasters.
2007: Last Top-Ten hit before "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53"
In 2007, before the release of "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" in January 2023, Shakira's last top-ten hit was "Beautiful Liar".
May 2008: ALAS Foundation charity concert performance
In May 2008, Shakira performed at the ALAS Foundation charity concert in Buenos Aires before an audience of over 150,000 people. She was invited by Alejandro Sanz and led the presentation of his song "No es lo Mismo". Shakira, Mercedes Sosa, and Pedro Aznar also performed a cover of Silvio Rodríguez's song "La Maza" at the event.
December 2008: People en Español's Humanitarian of the Year
In the December 2008 issue, People en Español declared Shakira the Humanitarian of the Year as part of its Las Estrellas del Año awards.
2008: Honorary Chairperson of the Global Campaign for Education
In 2008, Shakira was named honorary chairperson of the Global Campaign for Education.
January 2009: People en Español's Humanitarian of the Year
In the January 2009 issue, People en Español declared Shakira the Humanitarian of the Year as part of its Las Estrellas del Año awards.
June 2009: Feature on Mercedes Sosa's album Cantora, un Viaje Íntimo
In June 2009, a studio recording of the song "La Maza" by Mercedes Sosa featuring Shakira, was included on Sosa's album Cantora, un Viaje Íntimo.
July 2009: Release of "She Wolf" single
In July 2009, Shakira released "She Wolf" as the lead single from her upcoming album of the same name. The single achieved commercial success, earning certifications in 17 countries.
November 2009: The making of Saint Shakira
In November 2009, The Guardian published an essay by Euan Ferguson titled "The making of Saint Shakira," discussing Shakira's influence on social change in Colombia, especially in childhood education, and her ability to discuss issues with world leaders. She is viewed as a saint in Colombia and Ferguson found her authentic and convincing.
2009: Release of She Wolf
In 2009, Shakira released "She Wolf", an electropop album with influences from various countries and regions. It represented a shift towards a club-oriented dance sound and was accompanied by videos that presented a "more unabashedly sexed-up presentation".
2009: "She Wolf" video and its publicity
In 2009, Shakira released the "She Wolf" video. The Independent observed that Shakira was happier geo-politicking than talking about the publicity for "She Wolf" video.
March 2010: Awarded a medal by the UN International Labour Organization
In March 2010, Shakira was awarded a medal by the UN International Labour Organization for her advocacy for children, young people, quality education, and social justice.
May 2010: Release of "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)"
In May 2010, Shakira collaborated with Freshlyground to create "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The song was released on May 7, 2010, and later performed at the World Cup kick-off and closing.
October 2010: Release of Sale el Sol album
In October 2010, Shakira released her ninth studio album, the mostly-Spanish "Sale el Sol". The album was critically acclaimed and commercially successful across Europe and Latin America.
November 2010: MTV Free Your Mind award
In November 2010, Shakira received the MTV Free Your Mind award for her efforts to facilitate access to education for all children around the world, after performing as the opening act of the MTV European Music Awards.
November 2010: Living proof that pop and politics can mix
In November 2010, The Independent published an article calling Shakira a "living proof that pop and politics can mix", highlighting her ability to balance battling poverty with her pop career and her influence with the global political elite. The article also noted her fluency in English and her preference for discussing geo-politics over her own sexual politics.
December 2010: High ranking on Billboard's "Online Video's Most Viral Artists of 2010"
In December 2010, Shakira was ranked number five on Billboard's "Online Video's Most Viral Artists of 2010" list, with 404,118,932 views. In 2010 Nokia stated that there were more Shakira music downloads in the prior year than of any other Latin artist; "She Wolf" was the top download.
2010: Collaboration with the World Bank
In 2010, Shakira collaborated with the World Bank and the Barefoot Foundation to establish an initiative that distributes educational and developmental programs for children across Latin America.
2010: Shakira launches beauty line S by Shakira
In 2010, Shakira launched her own beauty line, "S by Shakira", with Puig, releasing perfumes, lotions, and body sprays.
2010: MTV Free Your Mind Award
In 2010, Shakira received the Free Your Mind MTV award for her involvement with the World Cup campaigns and other philanthropic work. She expressed gratitude to those who supported universal education through the "Waka Waka" song.
2010: Release of Sale el Sol
In 2010, Shakira released "Sale el Sol", a mostly Spanish album intended as a return to her beginnings. It includes ballads, rock songs, and Latin dance songs. The album includes collaborations with El Cata, Pitbull, and Residente.
February 2011: Agreement on children's education through sport
In February 2011, the FC Barcelona Foundation and Pies Descalzos reached an agreement on children's education through sport.
February 2011: Artist of the Year by Harvard Foundation
In February 2011, the Harvard Foundation named Shakira Artist of the Year at its Cultural Rhythms festival, awarding her its most prestigious medal for her contributions to music and humanitarian efforts.
August 2011: Appearance on Dora the Explorer
In August 2011, Shakira made an appearance in an episode of the animated TV series "Dora the Explorer". She contributed to a song titled "Todos Juntos" with Dora, and a music video was released.
October 2011: Appointment to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics
In October 2011, Shakira was appointed by President Barack Obama to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.
October 2011: Nomination to the White House Education Commission
In October 2011, Shakira was nominated to the White House Education Commission.
November 2011: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
In November 2011, Shakira received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was declared the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year at the Latin Grammys for her artistic and philanthropic contributions.
December 2011: Release of Live from Paris album
In December 2011, Shakira released her fourth live album, "Live from Paris". The album was promoted with the release of the single "Je l'aime à mourir".
2011: Awards and Recognition in 2011
In 2011, Shakira received the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year awards for her philanthropic work with her Barefoot Foundation and her contributions to music. In 2011, she was also appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in the United States.
January 2012: Chevalier De L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
In January 2012, Shakira received the honor of Chevalier De L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French minister of culture, recognizing her significant contributions to the arts and literature.
June 2012: Collaboration on "Get It Started" with Pitbull
In June 2012, Shakira collaborated with rapper Pitbull for the song "Get It Started", which was released as the lead single from Pitbull's album Global Warming.
September 2012: Joins The Voice as a coach
In September 2012, it was announced that Shakira, along with Usher, would replace Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green as coaches for the fourth season of the U.S. TV show "The Voice" starting in March 2013. Shakira also served on the sixth season of the vocal competition series.
2012: Postponement of album release due to pregnancy
In 2012, Shakira originally intended to release a new album, but plans to release the single and video were postponed due to her pregnancy.
January 2013: Featured on Ivete Sangalo's single "Dançando"
In January 2013, Ivete Sangalo released a single titled "Dançando", featuring Shakira, off her album Real Fantasia.
February 2013: Release of "Blanca Mujer" with Draco Rosa
In February 2013, Draco Rosa released "Blanca Mujer", a duet he sang with Shakira, as a promotional single.
March 2013: Joins The Voice as a coach
In March 2013, Shakira joined Usher, as replacement of Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green as coaches for the fourth season of the U.S. TV show "The Voice". Shakira also served on the sixth season of the vocal competition series.
December 2013: Announcement of new single with Rihanna
In December 2013, it was announced that Shakira's new single, "Can't Remember to Forget You", a duet with Rihanna, would be released in January 2014.
2013: Coaching on The Voice
In 2013, Shakira served as a coach on the American singing competition television series The Voice.
January 2014: Release of "Can't Remember to Forget You"
In January 2014, Shakira released the single "Can't Remember to Forget You", a duet with Rihanna.
March 2014: Release of Shakira album
In March 2014, Shakira released her self-titled tenth studio album, "Shakira". The album spawned three singles and debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
April 2014: Hero Award at the Radio Disney Music Awards
On April 26, 2014, Shakira was honored with the Hero Award at the Radio Disney Music Awards for her work with the Pies Descalzos Foundation and other charitable organizations.
2014: Third Performance at FIFA World Cup and Naming of Aleiodes shakirae
In 2014, Shakira became the first musical act to perform three times at the FIFA World Cup. Additionally, Aleiodes shakirae, a newly-described species of parasitic wasp, was named after her.
2014: Continued Coaching on The Voice
In 2014, Shakira continued her role as a coach on the American singing competition television series The Voice.
2014: Shakira's Retreat into Mainstream Pop with 'Shakira' Album
In 2014, Shakira released her self-titled album, 'Shakira', marking a retreat into mainstream pop, rock, adult contemporary, and country music. She described the album as a personal offering with elements of rock, folk, reggae, and dance, emphasizing heart. Notable songs included the ballad 'Empire,' the reggae rock track 'Can't Remember to Forget You' featuring Rihanna, and 'Dare (La La La),' a theme song for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
2014: Release of 'Shakira'
In 2014, Shakira released the English-language album Shakira, which received platinum certifications in various countries worldwide.
August 2015: Shakira to play Gazelle in Disney's Zootopia
On August 14, 2015, at Disney's D23 Expo, it was announced that Shakira would voice the character of Gazelle, a pop star, in the Disney animated movie "Zootopia", and would also record a song titled "Try Everything" for the film.
September 2015: Shakira featured in Angry Birds POP!
On September 17, 2015, Shakira was featured as a playable bird in the game "Angry Birds POP!" for a limited time, followed by a special tournament in "Angry Birds Friends".
October 2015: Love Rocks Starring Shakira video game launched
On October 15, 2015, the video game "Love Rocks Starring Shakira" was launched, featuring Shakira.
2015: Time's recognition as one of the most influential people on social media
In 2015, Time recognized Shakira as one of the most influential people on social media, noting her large Facebook following and her use of social media to promote her work and philanthropy.
2015: Started working on El Dorado Album
In the latter part of 2015, Shakira's work on her eleventh studio album, the mostly Spanish El Dorado, had been in progress.
May 2016: Collaboration with Carlos Vives on "La Bicicleta"
In May 2016, Shakira collaborated with Colombian singer Carlos Vives on the track "La Bicicleta", which subsequently won the Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
October 2016: Release of "Chantaje" with Maluma
On October 28, 2016, Shakira released the single "Chantaje" with Colombian singer Maluma; the song was a track from the upcoming El Dorado. It became Shakira's most-viewed YouTube video.
2016: Voice Role in Zootopia
In 2016, Shakira had a voice role in the animated film Zootopia.
2016: Zootopia's box office success
In 2016, the movie "Zootopia", featuring Shakira as Gazelle and the song "Try Everything", became a major box office success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide.
April 2017: Release of "Me Enamoré"
On April 7, 2017, Shakira released the song "Me Enamoré" as the second official single from El Dorado.
May 2017: Release of El Dorado album
The El Dorado album by Shakira was issued on May 26, 2017.
June 2017: Announcement of El Dorado World Tour
On June 27, 2017, the El Dorado World Tour was announced by Shakira. The European and U.S.–Canada dates were published, with Latin American dates to be announced later. Rakuten was announced as the sponsor. Other partners included Live Nation Entertainment's Global Touring Division and Citi.
2017: Shakira Releases 'El Dorado' Album
In 2017, Shakira released 'El Dorado,' an album named after the mythical City of Gold, celebrating versatility and cultural pride. The album, released in 2017, features hits like 'Chantaje' with Maluma and 'La Bicicleta' with Carlos Vives, showcasing música urbana styles. 'Me Enamoré' is a song about Shakira's love for Gerard Piqué at the time. The album also includes 'Toneladas' and 'Deja Vu' featuring Prince Royce.
2017: Shakira Named One of the World's Greatest Leaders
In 2017, Shakira was named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders" by Fortune magazine, recognizing her philanthropic work and influence.
January 2018: New dates for the El Dorado World Tour announced
In January 2018, Shakira announced new dates for the El Dorado World Tour, with the first leg in Europe starting in Hamburg on June 3.
January 2018: Grammy Award for El Dorado
In January 2018, Shakira won her third Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for El Dorado, making her the only female Latin artist to have done so. She also released "Trap", the fourth single off the album and her second collaboration with Maluma.
June 2018: "Chantaje" views on Youtube
As of June 1, 2018, "Chantaje" became Shakira's most-viewed YouTube video, with over 2.1 billion views.
2018: Delay of European tour due to vocal issues
In 2018, Shakira had to delay her entire European "El Dorado World Tour" itinerary. She had suffered a hemorrhage on her right vocal cord in late October and needed to rest her voice for some time to recover. Shakira was unable to sing and experienced depression.
2018: Spotify's Most-Streamed Female Artist of the Decade
In 2018, Spotify listed Shakira as the number 10 most-streamed female artist of the decade and the highest streamed Latin artist on the platform.
2019: Shakira releases 30 fragrances
As of 2019, Shakira had released 30 fragrances under her "S by Shakira" beauty line, not counting deluxe editions.
February 2020: Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show performance
On February 2, 2020, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez performed at the Super Bowl LIV halftime show, which had a viewership of 103 million people, surpassing the game itself. Shakira also highlighted Afro-Colombian culture during the performance.
April 2020: Shakira receives the 2020 Global Literacy Award
In April 2020, Shakira was announced as the recipient of the 2020 Global Literacy Award by the World Literacy Foundation for her contributions to improving literacy for disadvantaged children.
May 2020: Shakira donates face masks and respirators
In May 2020, Shakira donated over 50,000 face masks and ten respirators to Barranquilla to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 2020: Lucas Villa comments on Shakira's 25th anniversary
In October 2020, Lucas Villa wrote about the 25th anniversary of Shakira's "Pies Descalzos" album, highlighting her creative control and poetic lyricism.
October 2020: Shakira appointed to Earthshot Prize Council
In October 2020, Shakira was appointed by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, to the Earthshot Prize Council, where she will help decide on prizes for environmental pioneers.
October 2020: Shakira publishes op-ed in Time magazine about separated children at U.S.-Mexico border
On October 30, 2020, Shakira's op-ed was published in Time magazine, titled "Shakira: The Parents of 545 Children Are Missing, and the Silence Is Blaring", where she criticized U.S. immigration policies and the separation of children at the U.S.-Mexico border.
December 2020: Collaboration with Black Eyed Peas on "Girl Like Me"
In December 2020, Shakira teamed up with Black Eyed Peas on the single "Girl Like Me", which was written as a tribute to Latin women.
2020: First Female Artist with Four Songs from Different Decades over 100 Million Streams on Spotify
In 2020, Shakira became the first female artist to have four songs from different decades to have over 100 million streams on Spotify. She also broke the Vevo Certified Awards record, becoming the artist with the most videos with over 100 million views.
2020: Shakira Paved the Way for Latin Artists Like Maluma and J Balvin
In 2020, Shakira has paved the way for Latin artists such as Maluma and J Balvin to crossover to U.S. Market.
2020: Shakira's Longevity and Ability to Crack the Digital-Streaming Era
In 2020, Shakira's longevity in the music industry and her ability to crack the digital-streaming era were highlighted by The New Zealand Herald and Paper magazine.
January 2021: Sale of song catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Fund
In January 2021, Shakira sold her catalog of 145 songs' publishing rights to Hipgnosis Songs Fund, following a trend among top musicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 2021: Release of La Caldera NFT collection
On September 21, 2021, Shakira released an NFT collection named La Caldera, which features four audiovisual pieces.
December 2021: Shakira executive producer for Dancing with Myself
In December 2021, Shakira was announced as an executive producer for "Dancing with Myself", an NBC dance competition series.
2021: Shakira condemns violence during Colombian protests
During the 2021 Colombian protests, Shakira condemned the violence and urged President Iván Duque to stop human rights violations.
2022: Dancing with Myself aired in 2022
In 2022, "Dancing with Myself", an NBC dance competition series with Shakira as executive producer, aired.
2022: Record-breaking achievements
In 2022, Billboard cited Shakira's record-breaking achievements which led to her being named Latin Woman of the Year in 2023.
2022: Executive Producer and Judge on Dancing with Myself
In 2022, Shakira executive produced and judged the dance competition series Dancing with Myself.
2022: Included in list of "the most influential women in the history of music"
In 2022, Shakira's financial worth was estimated at $300 million. In 2022, MTV (Latin American TV channel) included Shakira in the list of "the most influential women in the history of music", as the only Latina on the list.
January 2023: Release of "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53"
In January 2023, the single "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53", a collaboration with Argentine DJ Bizarrap, was released. It broke records and achieved significant cultural impact, marking Shakira's return to the Billboard Hot 100 top-ten after 15 years.
February 2023: Release of "TQG" by Karol G and Shakira
On February 24, 2023, the single "TQG" by Karol G and Shakira was released, becoming Shakira's sixth top-ten hit and breaking a Guinness World Record for the highest-charting Spanish language track by a woman in the U.S.
May 2023: Billboard's Latin Woman of the Year
In May 2023, Billboard honored Shakira as the "Latin Woman of the Year" for her record-breaking achievements of 2022 and 2023, recognizing her as one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
July 2023: Shakira tops Latin Pop Airplay chart
On July 29, 2023, Shakira became the first woman in history to occupy the top three spots on the Latin Pop Airplay chart with "TQG", "Acróstico", and "Copa Vacía".
November 2023: Shakira Settles Tax Evasion Case
On November 20, 2023, Shakira settled her tax evasion case at the commencement of the trial by paying a €7.5 million fine. She stated that her decision was influenced by her well-being and the interest of her children.
2023: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and Latin Grammy Nominations
In 2023, Shakira received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first South American artist to receive the accolade. She also received seven nominations at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, becoming the first artist in the award show's history to receive three nominations for Song of the Year in a single ceremony.
March 2024: Shakira Releases 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' Album
In March 2024, Shakira released 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,' an album born out of her breakup with Gerard Piqué. The 16-song collection is a transformation of pain into music, utilizing Afrobeats, bachata, and Tex-Mex rhythms. The album released in March 2024 includes tracks like 'Nassau,' 'Monotonía,' and '(Entre Paréntesis)'.
March 2024: Release of "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran"
On March 22, 2024, Shakira's twelfth studio album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, was released through Sony Music Latin to generally positive reviews.
April 2024: Surprise guest performance at Coachella and tour announcement
On April 12, 2024, Shakira joined Bizarrap onstage at Coachella, performing "La Fuerte" and "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" and announcing the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
June 2024: Partnership with Despegar
In June 2024, the Despegar company announced its partnership with Shakira, referring to her as "the world's iconic artist" and recognizing her influence in art and music.
September 2024: Release of "Soltera" and Latin Grammy nominations
In September 2024, Shakira released the single "Soltera". Shakira also received three nominations at the 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran and Song of the Year for "(Entre Paréntesis)".
November 2024: Shakira to return as Gazelle in Zootopia 2
On November 8, 2024, Shakira announced her return as the voice of Gazelle in "Zootopia 2", slated for release in 2025, and that she would also be creating new music for the movie.
December 2024: Rescheduling of US-Canada leg of Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
In December 2024, the US-Canada leg of Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, originally scheduled for November and December 2024, was rescheduled to follow the Latin American leg due to demand for larger stadium venues in the U.S.
2024: Release of 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran'
In 2024, Shakira released the Spanish-language album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, making her the first woman with number-one albums across four different decades.
February 2025: Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
In February 2025, at the Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Shakira received the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.
February 2025: First concert of Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
On February 11, 2025, the first concert of Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour occurred in Rio de Janeiro.
February 2025: Shakira receives Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
On February 2, 2025, Shakira received the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. She dedicated the award to immigrants in the United States and working women.
February 2025: Partnership with Hard Rock International
On February 27, 2025, Shakira joined forces with Hard Rock International, announcing a year-long partnership to uplift women and empower them through music.
May 2025: Shakira celebrates Latino community during U.S. tour
In May 2025, at the start of her U.S. tour, Shakira aimed to celebrate the Latino community during what she recognized as a politically fraught time, emphasizing representation and fighting prejudice.
May 2025: Shakira's Performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On May 6, 2025, Shakira appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, celebrating the upcoming 20th anniversary of "Hips Don't Lie." She performed the song with Wyclef Jean, dancers, and musicians.
November 2025: Shakira to reprise role in Zootopia 2
In November 2025, Shakira will reprise her voice role as Gazelle and write a new song for Zootopia 2.
2025: Zootopia 2 slated for release
In 2025, "Zootopia 2", featuring Shakira reprising her role as Gazelle, is slated for release, with new music by Shakira.
2025: Shakira's Emotional State and Concert Dates in Mexico
In 2025, Shakira reflected on her emotional state, noting that "healing processes take many years." Additional concert dates in Mexico were announced for March and April. For the last two shows of the Latin American tour, Shakira had Maluma and Carlos Vives as special guests.
2026: Planned Tour Expansion to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
According to Billboard, in 2026 Shakira plans to extend her tour beyond the Americas to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The goal is to ensure her music, story, and legacy reach every corner of the globe during 2025 and 2026.
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