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 is a highly acclaimed Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer, often dubbed the "Queen of Latin Music." She is recognized for her significant influence on Latin American music and her role in popularizing Hispanophone music globally, contributing to the increased interest in the Spanish language. She has received numerous awards, including 4 Grammy Awards and 15 Latin Grammy Awards.
1990: Recording of debut album Magia
In 1990, Shakira began recording her debut album, Magia, at the age of 13.
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 presented the ballad 'Eres' and won third place.
March 1993: Release of Peligro
In March 1993, Shakira's second studio album, 'Peligro', was released. Shakira was not pleased with the final result, taking issue mainly with the production, and the album became another commercial failure.
1993: Release of 'Peligro'
In 1993, Shakira released her second album, 'Peligro', which became another commercial failure for the artist.
1994: Starring in El Oasis
From 1993 to 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, playing the character of Luisa Maria.
1994: Recording of "¿Dónde Estás Corazón?"
In 1994, Shakira recorded "¿Dónde Estás Corazón?" for the compilation album Nuestro Rock Volumen II. The song became a hit in Colombia and led to the production of her third studio album.
October 1995: Start of Tour Pies Descalzos
In October 1995, Shakira began her Tour Pies Descalzos with an opening concert, Concierto de Lanzamiento, in Bogotá. The tour highlighted her rock skills and lasted for two years.
October 1995: Release of 'Pies Descalzos' and Start of Tour Pies Descalzos
In October 1995, Shakira released her third studio album, 'Pies Descalzos', and commenced her first international tour, Tour Pies Descalzos.
1995: Release of 'Pies Descalzos'
In 1995, Shakira released her album "Pies Descalzos", marking her international breakthrough with its assertive sound, direct lyrics, personal aesthetic, and incorporation of reggae, dancehall, bossa nova, and bachata elements.
1996: Ballroom-Dance Performance at Banco Popular de Puerto Rico function
In 1996, Shakira gave a classic and elegant ballroom-dance performance at a Banco Popular de Puerto Rico function, showcasing a different side of her artistry.
1996: Concert at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional
In 1996, as part of her Tour Pies Descalzos, Shakira performed a concert at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional.
October 1997: End of Tour Pies Descalzos
In October 1997, Shakira concluded her Tour Pies Descalzos, which had commenced in October 1995 and included 118 shows.
1997: Founded Fundación Pies Descalzos
In 1997, Shakira founded Fundación Pies Descalzos (the Barefoot Foundation), a Colombian charity aimed at building and maintaining schools for underprivileged children in Colombia.
1997: Release of 'The Remixes' album
In 1997, Shakira released "The Remixes", an album featuring extended electronic dance music and Portuguese language versions of tracks from "Pies Descalzos". The musical arrangements and many of Shakira's vocals were completely new.
September 1998: Release of Dónde Están los Ladrones?
In September 1998, Shakira released her fourth studio album 'Dónde Están los Ladrones?', which became a worldwide hit.
1998: Release of 'Dónde Están los Ladrones?'
In 1998, Shakira released "Dónde Están los Ladrones?", displaying her 'bohemian rockera persona' with powerful balladry and insightful social commentary, showcasing wisdom beyond her age through songwriting.
August 1999: Recording of MTV Unplugged
On August 12, 1999, Shakira recorded her first live album, MTV Unplugged, in New York City as MTV Unplugged's first Spanish language broadcast.
1999: MTV Unplugged concert broadcast
In 1999, Shakira's MTV Unplugged concert was the first time an "unplugged" episode was broadcast entirely in Spanish, marking her major breakthrough in the U.S. music market.
March 2000: Embarking on Tour Anfibio
In March 2000, Shakira embarked on Tour Anfibio, a two-month series of concerts in Latin America and the United States.
September 2000: Performance at Latin Grammy Awards
In September 2000, Shakira performed "Ojos Así" at the inaugural ceremony of the Latin Grammy Awards, where she was nominated in five categories.
2000: Freddy DeMann takes over Shakira's management
In 2000, Freddy DeMann took over Shakira's management from Emilio Estefan and negotiated a multi-million dollar global promotional deal with Pepsi.
2000: Tour Anfibio
In 2000, Shakira embarked on her Tour Anfibio, showcasing her rock renditions.
2000: Start of Freddy DeMann's management
In early 2000, Freddy DeMann started managing Shakira's career and was impressed by her talent and abilities.
August 2001: Release of "Whenever, Wherever" / "Suerte"
At the end of August 2001, "Whenever, Wherever", called "Suerte" in Spanish, was released as the lead single from Shakira's fifth studio album. The song became an international success.
November 2001: Release of Laundry Service / Servicio de Lavanderia
On November 13, 2001, Shakira released her new album, titled Laundry Service in English-speaking countries and Servicio de Lavanderia in Latin America and Spain. The album debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
December 2001: Changed stage appearance and style
In December 2001, between Shakira's MTV Unplugged (1999) and Roseland Ballroom (2001) Manhattan shows, her stage appearance and style changed dramatically. "Her previous look was just as pretty, but the new one is tougher and wilder", noted Frank Kogan of The Village Voice.
2001: Success in Latin America
By 2001, Shakira had already sold 10 million albums in Latin America, according to Billboard, before she released 'Laundry Service'.
2001: "Whenever, Wherever" music video aired on MTV
In 2001, "Whenever, Wherever" music video was aired on MTV with both the English and Spanish versions. According to a spokesman for the channel, for the first time U.S. MTV had aired a Spanish-language video.
2001: Release of 'Laundry Service'
In 2001, Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album, 'Laundry Service', which became the best-selling album of all time by a female Latin artist.
2001: Devotion to music of the Beatles in "Underneath Your Clothes"
In 2001, Shakira expressed her devotion to the music of The Beatles in her song "Underneath Your Clothes". She also stated that she was very much in love with the rock sound.
2001: Became a pop sensation
In late 2001, Shakira released her first English material and became an instant pop sensation, thanks to her quirky poetic sense and a sexy video image built on her hip-shaking belly dance moves.
July 2002: Shakira Interview with The Observer
In July 2002, Shakira told Ted Kessler of The Observer that she felt like she was on an anthropological mission entering the English-speaking market to connect with different cultures. Kessler described her schedule as a 'promotional treadmill'.
November 2002: Tour of the Mongoose begins
In November 2002, Shakira embarked on her first worldwide tour, the Tour of the Mongoose, with 61 shows scheduled through May 2003 across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
2002: Shakira Discusses Musical Fusion and Influences
In 2002, Shakira expressed that her music is a fusion of many different elements and that she is always experimenting. She also mentioned being inspired by the music of Asia, especially Indian music, and that many of her movements belong to Arab culture. Additionally, she noted the influence of South American folk music, especially Andean music.
2002: Tour of the Mongoose
In 2002, Shakira performed rock renditions during the Tour of the Mongoose.
2002: Release of 'Laundry Service: Washed and Dried' and 'Grandes Éxitos'
In 2002, the Laundry Service: Washed and Dried album (CD and DVD) was issued, comprising remixes and alternative versions of songs from the original collection. Sony Music also released Shakira's Spanish greatest-hits compilation, Grandes Éxitos.
2002: Shakira's thoughts on Rock vs. Pop
In late 2002, Shakira shared her perspective on rock versus pop music, acknowledging rock's rigidity and pop's metamorphic opportunities, expressing her preference to navigate between the two.
May 2003: Tour of the Mongoose continues
By May 2003, Shakira's Tour of the Mongoose included 61 shows across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, since starting in November 2002.
2003: Tour of the Mongoose
In 2003, Shakira continued the Tour of the Mongoose, featuring various rock renditions of her songs. The Rotterdam concert from this tour was later released as Live & off the Record.
2005: Performed "La Tortura" at the MTV Video Music Awards
In 2005, Sanz and Shakira performed "La Tortura" at the MTV Video Music Awards, marking the first Spanish-language song featured there.
2005: Release of 'Oral Fixation, vol. 2'
In 2005, Shakira released the English album "Oral Fixation, vol. 2", featuring "Hips Don't Lie" with Wyclef Jean, mixing salsa, reggaeton, and cumbia. The album also includes "Don't Bother" and "Illegal" with Carlos Santana, exploring new musical territories.
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 incorporating reggaeton and dancehall elements. The album, mostly pop, also included singles like "No", "Día de Enero", and "Las de la Intuición".
2005: Releases of 'Fijación Oral, Vol. 1' and 'Oral Fixation, Vol. 2'
In 2005, Shakira released the Spanish-language album 'Fijación Oral, Vol. 1' and the English-language album 'Oral Fixation, Vol. 2'.
2005: Won Best Female award at the MTV Europe Awards
In November 2005, Shakira won the Best Female award at the MTV Europe Awards, beating Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliott, and Mariah Carey.
February 2006: Release of Hips Don't Lie
In February 2006, "Hips Don't Lie" featuring Wyclef Jean, was released as the second single from Oral Fixation, vol. 2, and became Shakira's first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100.
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.
June 2006: Start of Oral Fixation Tour
In June 2006, Shakira embarked on the Oral Fixation Tour, which comprised 120 shows across five continents.
June 2006: "Hips Don't Lie" tops charts
On June 27, 2006, "Hips Don't Lie" made Shakira the first artist in Billboard history to simultaneously top the Mainstream Top 40 and Hot Latin Songs charts in the same week, solidifying her status as a groundbreaking artist.
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, a coalition seeking to promote early childhood public policies in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2006: Reclaiming her image
In 2006, Shakira confessed to "getting lost in a cloud of hairdressers, make-up artists and assistants" for years, but declared then "reclaiming her image" and doing her own make-up.
2006: Cited for sharing her talent and culture
In 2006, the journal Global Issues cited Shakira as one of the celebrities "in today's globalized world" who "made it big by sharing the uniqueness of their talent and culture with the global community".
December 2007: End of Oral Fixation Tour
In December 2007, Shakira concluded the Oral Fixation Tour, which had started in June 2006 and included 120 shows across five continents.
2007: Clinton Global Initiative Commitment
At the 2007 Clinton Global Initiative, Shakira secured a commitment of $40 million from the government of Spain for victims of natural disasters.
2007: "Beautiful Liar" success
In 2007, the song "Beautiful Liar" was released. In January 2023 Shakira had her first top-ten since the release of "Beautiful Liar".
May 2008: ALAS Foundation charity concert performance
On 17 May 2008, Shakira performed at the ALAS Foundation charity concert in Buenos Aires, leading the presentation of Alejandro Sanz's song "No Es lo Mismo" and performing a cover of Silvio Rodríguez's song "La Maza" with Mercedes Sosa and Pedro Aznar.
December 2008: People en Español's Humanitarian of the Year
In the December 2008 issue of People en Español, Shakira was declared the Humanitarian of the Year, acknowledging her contributions to social causes.
2008: Honorary Chairperson of the Global Campaign for Education
In 2008, Shakira was named the honorary chairperson of the Global Campaign for Education, highlighting her commitment to promoting education worldwide.
2008: Forbes ranking and Live Nation contract
In early 2008, Forbes named Shakira the fourth top-earning female artist in the music industry, and in July, she signed a $312 million contract with Live Nation Entertainment for tours, recordings, sponsorship, and merchandise.
January 2009: People en Español's Humanitarian of the Year
In the January 2009 issue of People en Español, Shakira was declared the Humanitarian of the Year, acknowledging her contributions to social causes.
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 her impact on Colombia's social change and her ability to effectively discuss issues with world leaders.
2009: Shakira's life described as "relentless and unlikely"
In 2009, Scott Malcomson described Shakira's life as "relentless and unlikely" in The New York Times Magazine, commenting on her intense manner, extreme work ethics, attentiveness to fans, and the limiting yet critical role of her "feminine allure".
2009: Release of 'She Wolf' album
In 2009, Shakira released "She Wolf", an electropop album with a clubby sound contrasting with her previous work. The title track, "She Wolf", and its Spanish version "Loba", featured videos with a sexed-up presentation. The album was considered a "sonic experimental trip", drawing on various folk music influences and becoming an anthem for the LGBTQ movements.
2009: "She Wolf" video release
In 2009, Shakira released the "She Wolf" video. The Independent's Craig McLean observed that she was happier geo-politicking than talking about her own sexual politics, referring to the 2009 "She Wolf" video and its publicity.
2009: Shakira reflects on her motivation
In 2009, Shakira spoke about her motivation throughout her career, initially driven by the desire to bring joy to her parents and pride to her community, but eventually realizing the importance of personal fulfillment.
March 2010: Awarded Medal by UN International Labour Organization
In March 2010, Shakira was awarded a medal by the UN International Labour Organization in recognition of being a "true ambassador for children and young people, for quality education and social justice".
September 2010: Start of Sale el Sol World Tour
In September 2010, Shakira embarked on the Sale el Sol World Tour, visiting countries in North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa.
November 2010: Article in The Independent
In November 2010, The Independent published an article highlighting Shakira as "living proof that pop and politics can mix." The article acknowledged her efforts to balance her music career with her commitment to battling poverty, noting her influence with the global political elite, even witnessing her mingling with political leaders at the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting.
November 2010: MTV Free Your Mind Award
In November 2010, after performing as the opening act of the MTV European Music Awards, Shakira received the MTV Free Your Mind award for her efforts to facilitate access to education for all children.
December 2010: Billboard Ranking and Viral Artist
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.
2010: Collaboration with the World Bank
In 2010, Shakira collaborated with the World Bank and the Barefoot Foundation to establish an initiative to distribute educational and developmental programs for children across Latin America.
2010: Shakira launches her first perfume line with Puig
In 2010, Shakira partnered with Puig to launch S by Shakira, her first beauty product and the first of the Shakira Perfumes line, including S by Shakira and S by Shakira Eau Florale.
2010: Release of 'Sale el Sol'
In 2010, Shakira released the album 'Sale el Sol', which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
February 2011: Agreement between FC Barcelona Foundation and Pies Descalzos
In February 2011, the FC Barcelona Foundation and Pies Descalzos reached an agreement on children's education through sport.
February 2011: Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year
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 her humanitarian efforts.
October 2011: Appointed to 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 White House Education Commission
In October 2011, Shakira was nominated to the White House Education Commission, acknowledging her dedication to education.
November 2011: Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In November 2011, Shakira received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her achievements as an artist and advocate for social causes. Also in November, she was declared the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year at the Latin Grammys.
November 2011: Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
On 9 November 2011, Shakira was honored as Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year for her artistic achievements and philanthropic undertakings.
2011: Awards and appointments 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 and humanitarian work and contributions to music. 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.
September 2012: Joining The Voice as a coach
In September 2012, it was announced that Shakira and Usher would replace Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green as coaches for the fourth season of the U.S. TV show The Voice in March 2013.
2012: Forbes Ranking
In 2012, Forbes ranked Shakira at number 40 on its list of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women".
2012: Album release postponed
In 2012, Shakira originally intended to release a new album, but plans to release a single and video were postponed due to her pregnancy.
March 2013: The Voice coaching role
In March 2013, Shakira and Usher replaced Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green as coaches for the fourth season of the U.S. TV show The Voice.
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: "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" called the most successful World Cup anthem ever
In 2013, Billboard called "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" the most successful World Cup anthem ever.
2013: Forbes Ranking
In 2013, Forbes ranked Shakira at number 52 on its list of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women".
2013: Shakira as coach 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 "Can't Remember to Forget You", a duet with Rihanna.
March 2014: Release of self-titled album "Shakira"
In March 2014, Shakira released her self-titled tenth studio album, "Shakira". The album debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200.
April 2014: Hero Award at 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 FIFA World Cup Performance
In 2014, Shakira became the first musical act to perform three times at the FIFA World Cup.
2014: Release of 'Shakira' album
In 2014, Shakira released her self-titled album "Shakira", retreating into mainstream pop/rock/adult contemporary/country music. The album includes the ballad Empire, reggae rock "Can't Remember to Forget You" featuring Rihanna, and "Dare (La La La)", a FIFA World Cup theme song.
2014: Shakira on The Voice
In 2014, Shakira served as a coach on the American singing competition television series 'The Voice'.
August 2015: Shakira to voice Gazelle in Disney's Zootopia
On August 14, 2015, it was announced at Disney's D23 Expo that Shakira would voice Gazelle in the Disney animated movie Zootopia and record a song 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.
October 2015: Love Rocks Starring Shakira video game launched
On October 15, 2015, the video game Love Rocks Starring Shakira, featuring her, was launched.
2015: Work on El Dorado album
In the latter part of 2015, Shakira began working on her eleventh studio album, the mostly Spanish El Dorado.
January 2016: Release of Try Everything song for Zootopia
In January 2016, Shakira released the song "Try Everything", written by Sia and Stargate, for the Disney movie Zootopia.
February 2016: Premiere of Disney's Zootopia
In February 2016, the movie Zootopia premiered, achieving significant box office success worldwide.
May 2016: Collaboration on "La Bicicleta" with Carlos Vives
In May 2016, Shakira collaborated with Colombian singer Carlos Vives on the track "La Bicicleta".
October 2016: Release of "Chantaje" with Maluma
On 28 October 2016, Shakira released the single "Chantaje" with Colombian singer Maluma.
2016: Voice role in Zootopia
In 2016, Shakira had a voice role in the animated film 'Zootopia'.
April 2017: Release of "Me Enamoré"
On 7 April 2017, Shakira released the song "Me Enamoré" as the second official single from El Dorado.
May 2017: Release of El Dorado album
On 26 May 2017, Shakira's album El Dorado was released.
June 2017: Announcement of El Dorado World Tour
On 27 June 2017, The El Dorado World Tour was announced, and in June she released "Clandestino", another collaboration with Maluma.
July 2017: Performance at Global Citizen Festival in Hamburg
In July 2017, Shakira sang with Chris Martin at the Global Citizen Festival in Hamburg, aimed at securing funding for key issues like education, food security, and women's rights.
2017: Named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders"
In 2017, Shakira was named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders" by Fortune for her philanthropic efforts and influence.
2017: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran after El Dorado
Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran released on March 2024 was Shakira's first studio album in nearly seven years, after El Dorado released in 2017.
January 2018: Release of "Trap" as single and Grammy Award
In January 2018, Shakira released "Trap" as the fourth single off the album El Dorado and won her third Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for El Dorado.
June 2018: "Chantaje" views on YouTube
By 1 June 2018, Shakira's song "Chantaje" had over 2.1 billion views on YouTube.
November 2018: Shakira speaks against education budget cuts in Colombia
In November 2018, during a visit to Barranquilla, Shakira criticized the Colombian government's plan to reduce the national education budget, arguing for increased investment in education and more schools, emphasizing the issue of social inequality.
November 2018: Release of "Nada"
On 3 November 2018, "Nada" was released as the fifth and final single off El Dorado.
2018: Spotify's Most-Streamed Female Artist
In 2018, Spotify listed Shakira as the number 10 most-streamed female artist of the decade on the platform, and the highest-streamed Latin artist.
2018: Start of hiatus from touring
Shakira's last tour was in 2018 before the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour which began in February 2025.
October 2019: Featured on "Tutu" remix
In October 2019, Shakira was featured on a remix of Camilo and Pedro Capó's single "Tutu".
November 2019: Release of Shakira in Concert: El Dorado World Tour
In November 2019, Shakira's fifth live album, Shakira in Concert: El Dorado World Tour, was released.
2019: Shakira has released 30 fragrances as of 2019
As of 2019, Shakira had released 30 fragrances, not counting deluxe editions, in collaboration with Puig.
2019: Houston Press Recommendation for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2019, Houston Press listed Shakira as one of the women who should have been introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, noting her debut album was released nearly 30 years prior.
January 2020: Release of "Me Gusta"
In January 2020, Shakira released "Me Gusta", a collaboration with Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA.
February 2020: Performance at Super Bowl LIV halftime show
On 2 February 2020, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez performed at the Super Bowl LIV halftime show, which had a viewership of 103 million people.
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 supplies to combat COVID-19
In May 2020, Shakira donated over 50,000 face masks and ten respirators to Barranquilla to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 2020: 25th Anniversary of 'Pies Descalzos'
In October 2020, Lucas Villa noted the 25th anniversary of Shakira's LP "Pies Descalzos" (Bare Feet). Villa highlighted that the 18-year-old Shakira had full creative control, baring her soul and introducing her poetic lyricism to the world.
October 2020: Shakira appointed to the Earthshot Prize Council
In October 2020, Shakira was appointed by Prince William to the Earthshot Prize Council, which awards prizes to environmental pioneers.
October 2020: Shakira publishes op-ed on separated children at U.S.-Mexico border
In October 2020, Shakira wrote an op-ed for Time magazine about the 545 children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, criticizing U.S. immigration policies.
December 2020: Teamed up with Black Eyed Peas on the single "Girl Like Me"
In December 2020, Shakira teamed up with Black Eyed Peas on the single "Girl Like Me", written as a tribute to Latin women.
2020: Paved the way for Latin artists
In 2020, Lucas Villa of Paper magazine summarized that Shakira paved the way for such Latin artists as Maluma and J Balvin to crossover.
2020: Spotify Record
In 2020, Shakira became the first female artist with four songs from different decades to have over 100 million streams on Spotify.
January 2021: Sold catalog of songs to Hipgnosis Songs Fund
In January 2021, Shakira sold her catalog of 145 songs (publishing rights) to Hipgnosis Songs Fund.
July 2021: Release of "Don't Wait Up"
On 16 July 2021, Shakira released a single titled "Don't Wait Up".
September 2021: Shakira releases La Caldera NFT collection
On September 21, 2021, Shakira released the La Caldera NFT collection, featuring four audiovisual pieces, with proceeds supporting her Pies Descalzos Foundation.
December 2021: Shakira to be 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.
April 2022: Release of "Te Felicito"
On 21 April 2022, Shakira released "Te Felicito", a collaboration with Rauw Alejandro, as the lead single from her upcoming twelfth studio album.
2022: MTV's Most Influential Women in Music
In 2022, MTV (Latin America) included Shakira in the list of "the most influential women in the history of music", as the only Latina on the list.
2022: Executive Producer and Judge on Dancing with Myself
In 2022, Shakira executive produced and judged the dance competition series 'Dancing with Myself'.
2022: Estimated Financial Worth
In 2022, Shakira's financial worth was estimated at $300 million.
2022: Dancing with Myself program aired in 2022
The television program Dancing with Myself, for which Shakira was an executive producer, aired in 2022.
January 2023: Release of "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53"
On 11 January 2023, Shakira released the single "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53", a collaboration with Argentine DJ Bizarrap.
February 2023: Release of "TQG" with Karol G
On 24 February 2023, the single "TQG" by Karol G and Shakira was released, becoming Shakira's sixth top-ten and highest-debuting single in the U.S.
May 2023: Billboard Latin Woman of the Year
In May 2023, Billboard honored Shakira as the "Latin Woman of the Year", the first time the magazine bestowed this distinction. Billboard highlighted Shakira's record-breaking achievements of 2022 and 2023 and noted that she had been one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
July 2023: Dominance on Latin Pop Airplay Chart
On 29 July 2023, Shakira became the first woman to occupy the top three spots on the Latin Pop Airplay chart with "TQG", "Acróstico", and "Copa Vacía".
October 2023: Shakira partners with Epson as brand ambassador
In October 2023, Epson announced a partnership with Shakira, making her the brand ambassador for Epson Latin America, to improve access to education for underprivileged communities.
2023: Recognition as a Best-Selling Musician
By 2023, Shakira had sold over 95 million records, solidifying her status as one of the world's best-selling musicians.
2023: YouTube Views Milestone
By 2023, Shakira was one of the top-10 artists of all time on YouTube, with over 20 billion cumulative views.
March 2024: Release of Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
In March 2024, Shakira released "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran", a collection of 16 songs born out of her breakup. The album showcases a variety of moods and genres, including Afrobeats, bachata, and Tex-Mex rhythms.
April 2024: Guest appearance at Coachella with Bizarrap
On 12 April 2024, Shakira made a guest appearance during Bizarrap's set at Coachella Festival in California, performing their two collaborations.
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". Despegar wrote that Shakira has challenged the boundaries of art and music, establishing herself as one of the most influential and beloved artists of all time.
September 2024: Release of "Soltera"
In September 2024, Shakira released "Soltera", an Afrobeats-influenced song focused on the pleasures of living without a male partner. The song was followed by a video in October featuring Shakira's female celebrity friends.
November 2024: Rescheduled tour start
Initially planned to begin in North America in November 2024, the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour was rescheduled to begin in February 2025 in South America.
November 2024: Shakira to reprise Gazelle in Zootopia 2
On November 8, 2024, Shakira announced that she would return as Gazelle for Zootopia 2, reprising her voice role and composing a new song for the film.
2024: Achievements and accolades in 2024
In 2024, Shakira performed at the Copa América final, released "Soltera", and received three Latin Grammy nominations and a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.
2024: Release of 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran'
In 2024, Shakira released the album 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran', which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
February 2025: Commencement of Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
In February 2025, Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour commenced, her first tour since 2018.
February 2025: Shakira wins Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
On February 2, 2025, Shakira won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, and dedicated the award to immigrant brothers and sisters in the United States.
February 2025: Shakira partners with Hard Rock International to empower women
On February 27, 2025, Shakira joined forces with Hard Rock International for a year-long partnership to uplift women, with the Hard Rock Heals Foundation donating $250,000 to her Pies Descalzos Foundation.
May 2025: Collaboration and Performance in May 2025
In May 2025, Shakira performed with Wyclef Jean on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for the 20th anniversary of "Hips Don't Lie", and also released the duet "Bésame" with Alejandro Sanz.
May 2025: Favorite Latin Song award by the American Music Awards for "Soltera"
In May 2025, Shakira won the Favorite Latin Song award at the American Music Awards for "Soltera", making her the most-awarded female Latin artist in the award show's history.
May 2025: Shakira celebrates the Latino community during her U.S. tour
In May 2025, at the beginning of her U.S. tour, Shakira celebrated the Latino community, emphasizing representation and fighting prejudice during politically fraught times.
June 2025: Shakira launches her hair-care beauty line Isima
In June 2025, Shakira announced the launch of her new hair-care beauty line, Isima, designed with the diversity and specificity of Latina hair in mind.
June 2025: Shakira's Los Angeles show postponed due to civil unrest
In June 2025, Shakira's show in the Los Angeles area was postponed to August because of immigration policy and enforcement-related civil unrest.
July 2025: Shakira is Epson ambassador for META-CWA region
As of July 1, 2025, Epson announced that Shakira became the brand's official ambassador for the META-CWA region (Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Central and West Asia).
October 2025: Joins FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Advisory Board
In October 2025, Shakira joined the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund's Advisory Board. The fund was a result of Global Citizen's partnership with FIFA in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
October 2025: Zoo Song released for Zootopia 2
On October 10, 2025, Shakira's song "Zoo", written by Shakira, Ed Sheeran, and Blake Slatkin, for the film Zootopia 2, became available.
2025: Voice role in Zootopia 2
In 2025, Shakira is expected to have a voice role in the animated film 'Zootopia 2'.
2025: Billboard's Top 100 Women Artists
In 2025, Shakira was ranked at number 45 on Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
January 2026: The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Gross Revenue
As of January 2026, The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour generated $421.6 million and sold 3.3 million tickets.
2026: Zootopia 2 becomes Disney's highest-grossing animated movie
By early 2026, Zootopia 2 became Disney's highest-grossing animated movie ever, earning over $1.7 billion worldwide, with the "Zoo" track having over 500 million streams.
2026: FIFA World Cup Partnership
In 2026, Shakira's FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund was a result of Global Citizen's partnership with FIFA in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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