Shakira's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Shakira. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known as the "Queen of Latin Music," is a highly influential Colombian singer-songwriter. She is celebrated for popularizing Hispanophone music globally, contributing to the increased use and learning of the Spanish language. Shakira has received numerous awards, including four Grammy Awards and fifteen Latin Grammy Awards, with three of those being for Song of the Year, solidifying her impact and legacy in the music industry.
1994: "¿Dónde Estás Corazón?" becomes a hit
In 1994, Shakira recorded her song "¿Dónde Estás Corazón?", later included on her album Pies Descalzos, for the compilation album Nuestro Rock Volumen II, released in Colombia, and the song became a hit in Colombia.
October 1995: Release of Pies Descalzos
In October 1995, the album Pies Descalzos was released and reached number five on the U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
1995: Rise to Prominence with 'Pies Descalzos'
In 1995, Shakira rose to prominence with the release of her album, Pies Descalzos, following the commercial failures of her first two albums.
August 1996: Pies Descalzos Certified Platinum
In August 1996, RIAA certified the album Pies Descalzos platinum status in the U.S.
1997: Billboard Latin Music Awards and Remix Album Release
In 1997, Shakira received three Billboard Latin Music Awards for Album of the Year for Pies Descalzos, Video of the Year for "Estoy Aqui", and Best New Artist. The success of Pies Descalzos prompted the release of a remix album titled The Remixes.
September 1998: Release of "Dónde Están los Ladrones?"
In September 1998, Shakira released her fourth studio album, "Dónde Están los Ladrones?". The album became a major hit, selling over 7 million copies worldwide and reaching number 1 on the U.S. Latin Albums chart. Eight singles were released from the album, including the global hit "Ojos Así".
1998: Release of 'Dónde Están los Ladrones?'
In 1998, Shakira continued her rise to prominence with the release of the album, Dónde Están los Ladrones?
1999: MTV Unplugged Breakthrough
In 1999, Shakira's MTV Unplugged concert, broadcast entirely in Spanish, marked her major breakthrough in the U.S. music market, setting an unprecedented milestone for a Latin performance and a Latina solo act in the series.
August 2000: MTV Video Music Award Win
In August 2000, Shakira won an MTV Video Music Award in the category of People's Choice – Favorite International Artist for "Ojos Así".
September 2000: Latin Grammy Awards Performance and Nominations
In September 2000, Shakira performed "Ojos Así" at the inaugural ceremony of the Latin Grammy Awards, where she received five nominations, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for MTV Unplugged.
August 2001: Release of "Whenever, Wherever"
At the end of August 2001, Shakira released "Whenever, Wherever" (called "Suerte" in Spanish) as the lead single from her first English-language album. The song became an international success.
November 2001: Release of "Laundry Service"
On November 13, 2001, Shakira's fifth studio album, "Laundry Service" (titled "Servicio de Lavanderia" in Latin America and Spain), was released. The album featured nine English songs and debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
2001: English-Language Market Debut with 'Laundry Service'
In 2001, Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service, which sold over 13 million copies worldwide and became the best-selling album of all time by a female Latin artist.
2001: English Material Release and Pop Sensation
In late 2001, Shakira released her first English material, quickly achieving pop sensation status, propelled by her unique poetic style and captivating belly dance-inspired video image.
2002: Laundry Service Success
In 2002, Shakira's album, Laundry Service, became the best-selling album of the year. The album sold over 15 million copies worldwide, cementing her position as the biggest Latin female crossover artist.
April 2005: Release of La Tortura
In April 2005, Shakira released "La Tortura" with Alejandro Sanz. The song remained on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart for a record 25 weeks.
June 2005: Release of Fijación Oral, vol. 1
In June 2005, Shakira released her sixth studio album, Fijación Oral, vol. 1. The album was very well received and debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 157,000 copies in its first week.
2005: Best Female Award at the MTV Europe Awards
In November 2005, at the MTV Europe Awards, Shakira won the Best Female award, 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. The song became Shakira's first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100.
February 2006: Grammy Award Win
On February 8, 2006, Shakira won her second Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album for Fijación Oral, vol. 1.
April 2006: Honored at a United Nations ceremony for establishing the Pies Descalzos Foundation
On April 3, 2006, Shakira was honored at a United Nations ceremony for establishing the Pies Descalzos Foundation, recognizing her commitment to providing education and support for underprivileged children.
November 2006: Latin Grammy Awards Wins
In November 2006, Shakira received four Latin Grammy Awards, winning in the categories of Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "La Tortura", and Album of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Album for Fijación Oral, vol. 1.
February 2007: Grammy Awards Performance and Nomination
In February 2007, Shakira performed at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards and received a nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for the song "Hips Don't Lie" with Wyclef Jean.
2007: Soundtrack Contribution to 'Love in the Time of Cholera'
In 2007, Shakira wrote lyrics and co-wrote music for the movie Love in the Time of Cholera, including the song "Despedida", which was nominated for Best Original Song at the 65th Golden Globe Awards.
December 2008: Declared the Humanitarian of the Year
In the December 2008 issue of People en Español, Shakira was declared the Humanitarian of the Year, recognizing her philanthropic efforts.
2008: Honorary Chairperson of the Global Campaign for Education
In 2008, Shakira was named honorary chairperson of the Global Campaign for Education, recognizing her commitment to promoting education worldwide.
2008: Forbes Ranking and Live Nation Deal
In early 2008, Forbes recognized Shakira as the fourth top-earning female artist in the music industry. In July 2008, she signed a $312 million contract with Live Nation Entertainment for tours, recordings, sponsorship and merchandise.
January 2009: Declared the Humanitarian of the Year
In January 2009, Shakira was recognized as the Humanitarian of the Year, as part of People en Español's Las Estrellas del Año awards, acknowledging her ongoing humanitarian work.
2009: The New York Times Magazine on Shakira's Universality
In 2009, Scott Malcomson wrote in The New York Times Magazine that Shakira demonstrated how universal a Latin artist could be, balancing her Latin American identity with English-language songs like 'Hips Don't Lie' with Wyclef Jean.
2009: Originally scheduled for Hollywood Walk of Fame star
In 2009, Shakira was originally scheduled to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, though the actual ceremony took place later.
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 in recognition of being an ambassador for children, young people, quality education, and social justice.
November 2010: Received the 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 children around the world, following her performance at the MTV European Music Awards.
December 2010: Ranked on Billboard's "Online Video's Most Viral Artists of 2010" list
In December 2010, Shakira was ranked number five on Billboard's "Online Video's Most Viral Artists of 2010" list, accumulating 404,118,932 views.
2010: MTV Free Your Mind Award
In 2010, Shakira received the Free Your Mind MTV award for her involvement with the World Cup and other philanthropic activities, emphasizing the importance of promoting universal education.
February 2011: Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year
In February 2011, the Harvard Foundation named Shakira Artist of the Year, awarding her its most prestigious medal in recognition of her contributions to music and her humanitarian efforts, particularly her commitment to education.
November 2011: Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In November 2011, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Shakira with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Recording, recognizing her achievements as an artist and advocate for social causes. Also in November, Shakira was declared the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year at the Latin Grammys.
November 2011: Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Honor
On 9 November 2011, Shakira was honored as the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year for her artistic achievements and philanthropic undertakings, being the youngest musician to receive this distinction.
November 2011: Honored as the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
On November 9, 2011, Shakira was honored as the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards for her artistic and philanthropic contributions.
2011: Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year
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, such as the Barefoot Foundation, and her contributions to music. Shakira was also appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in the United States in 2011.
2011: Latin Grammy Award for 'Sale el Sol'
In 2011, Shakira's album Sale el Sol won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album at the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony.
January 2012: Received the Chevalier De L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
In January 2012, Shakira received the Chevalier De L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French minister of culture, an honor recognizing her significant contributions to the arts and literature.
2012: Ranked on Forbes' "list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women"
In 2012, Forbes ranked Shakira on its "list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women" at number 40, recognizing her influence and achievements.
2012: Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters
In 2012, Shakira was granted the honor of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government.
August 2013: Dismissal of de la Rúa's Lawsuit
In August 2013, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge dismissed Antonio de la Rúa's $100 million lawsuit against Shakira, which he had filed in April 2013 after their business partnership ended in October 2011. Other lawsuits filed by de la Rúa were also unsuccessful.
2013: Ranked on Forbes' "list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women"
In 2013, Forbes ranked Shakira at number 52 on its "list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women", highlighting her continued influence.
April 2014: Honored with the 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: Performed three times at the FIFA World Cup
In 2014, Shakira became the first musical act to perform three times at the FIFA World Cup. Also in 2014, Forbes ranked Shakira at number 58 on its "list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women". Additionally in 2014, a newly-described species of parasitic wasp was named Aleiodes shakirae after her.
2015: Recognized by Time 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 significant social capital and unparalleled platform for promoting her work and philanthropy.
2016: Zootopia's Box Office Success
In 2016, the movie 'Zootopia', featuring Shakira as Gazelle, achieved record-breaking box office success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide and becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of the year.
2017: Shakira Named One of the "World's Greatest Leaders" by Fortune
In 2017, Shakira was named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders" by Fortune, recognizing her influence as a socio-political figure and her effective use of social media to support vulnerable children.
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. El Dorado had over 10 billion streams.
June 2018: "Chantaje" views
As of June 1, 2018, Shakira's song "Chantaje" reached over 2.1 billion views on YouTube.
2018: "Hips Don't Lie" recognized by National Public Radio
In 2018, "Hips Don't Lie" was selected by National Public Radio as one of the greatest songs by 21st-century female artists, emphasizing its role in popularizing reggaeton music, even though it was never explicitly marketed as such.
2018: Listed as one of the most-streamed female artist of the decade on Spotify
In 2018, Spotify listed Shakira as number 10 most-streamed female artist of the decade of the platform's existence, recognizing her as the highest-streamed Latin artist.
2019: Listed as one of the women who should have been inducted into the 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, acknowledging her long and impactful career.
April 2020: Recipient of the 2020 Global Literacy Award
In April 2020, the World Literacy Foundation announced Shakira as the recipient of the 2020 Global Literacy Award, recognizing her contributions to improving literacy for disadvantaged children around the world.
2020: Became the first female artist with four songs from different decades to have over 100 million streams on Spotify
In 2020, Shakira became the first female artist to have four songs from different decades each surpass 100 million streams on Spotify, a significant milestone in her career.
March 2021: Listed as one of "14 feminist heroes one should know and celebrate" by Global Citizen
On International Women's Day, March 8, 2021, Global Citizen listed Shakira as one of "14 feminist heroes one should know and celebrate", recognizing her contributions to feminism and women's rights.
2022: Included in the list of "the most influential women in the history of music" by MTV (Latin America)
In 2022, MTV (Latin America) included Shakira in the list of "the most influential women in the history of music", recognizing her as the only Latina on the list.
January 2023: Release of "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53"
On 11 January 2023, the single "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" was released in collaboration with Argentine DJ Bizarrap. The song achieved number one in 16 countries, achieved 14 Guinness World Records and reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.
February 2023: Release of "TQG" with Karol G
On 24 February 2023, the single "TQG" by Karol G and Shakira was released and became Shakira's sixth top-ten, second top-ten of 2023, and highest-debuting single in the U.S.
May 2023: Honored as the "Latin Woman of the Year" by Billboard
In May 2023, Billboard honored Shakira as the "Latin Woman of the Year", the first time the magazine bestowed this distinction, highlighting her record-breaking achievements and status as one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
July 2023: Top Three Spots on Latin Pop Airplay Chart
On 29 July 2023, Shakira became the first woman in history to occupy the top three spots on the Latin Pop Airplay chart with "TQG" at the summit, "Acróstico" at number two and "Copa Vacía" at number three.
2023: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
In 2023, Shakira received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards and performed a medley of her hits. She also received seven nominations at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, including three for Song of the Year.
2024: Shakira Awards, Sales, and Views Summary
As of 2024, Shakira had received four Grammy Awards and fifteen Latin Grammy Awards, sold over 95 million records worldwide prior to the release of "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran", and was among the top-10 artists overall of all time on YouTube with over 20 billion cumulative views by 2023.
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. She dedicated the award to immigrants in the United States and was accompanied by her sons.
February 2025: Received the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
On February 2, 2025, Shakira's 48th birthday, she received the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. She dedicated the award to immigrants in the United States and women providing for their families.
May 2025: Shakira wins Favorite Latin Song at the American Music Awards
In May 2025, "Soltera" earned Shakira the Favorite Latin Song award at the American Music Awards, making her the most-awarded female Latin artist in the award show's history.
2025: Ranked on Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list
In 2025, Shakira was ranked at number 45 on Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
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