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, a Colombian singer-songwriter and dancer, is known as the "Queen of Latin Music." She significantly impacted Latin America's music scene and popularized Hispanophone music globally, increasing the use of the Spanish language. She has won 4 Grammy Awards and 15 Latin Grammy Awards, including 3 Song of the Year wins.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

October 1995: Release of Pies Descalzos Album

In October 1995, the album Pies Descalzos was released, reaching number five on the U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and spawning six hit singles.

August 1996: Pies Descalzos certified platinum in the U.S.

In August 1996, the RIAA certified the album Pies Descalzos platinum status in the U.S.

1997: Billboard Latin Music Awards and release of The Remixes

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 album Pies Descalzos eventually sold over 5 million copies and prompted the release of a remix album titled The Remixes.

August 2000: MTV Video Music Award win for "Ojos Así"

In August 2000, Shakira won an MTV Video Music Award in the category of People's Choice – Favorite International Artist for the song "Ojos Así".

September 2000: Performance and nominations at the Latin Grammy Awards

In September 2000, Shakira performed "Ojos Así" at the Latin Grammy Awards' inaugural ceremony. She received five nominations, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for MTV Unplugged.

2001: English-language market entry with Laundry Service

In 2001, Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service. It became the best-selling album of all time by a female Latin artist.

2002: Laundry Service becomes best-selling album

In 2002, 'Laundry Service' became the best-selling album of the year, eventually selling over 15 million copies worldwide.

2005: Best Female Award at 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, Shakira released "Hips Don't Lie", featuring Wyclef Jean, as the second single from Oral Fixation, vol. 2. It became Shakira's first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100.

February 2006: Grammy Award win for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album

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 United Nations

On April 3, 2006, Shakira was honored at a United Nations ceremony for establishing the Pies Descalzos Foundation, where she emphasized the importance of remembering the children who die in Latin America.

June 2006: "Hips Don't Lie" hits Number One on Billboard Charts

In June 2006, "Hips Don't Lie" made Shakira the first artist in Billboard history to simultaneously reach number one on both the Mainstream Top 40 and the Hot Latin Songs chart in the same week (June 27, 2006). The song was also the most-played pop song in a single week in American radio history. Shakira became the only artist from South America with number-one spots on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, the Australian ARIA Charts, and the UK singles chart.

November 2006: Latin Grammy Awards

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: Performance at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards

In February 2007, Shakira performed at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. She also received a nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Hips Don't Lie" with Wyclef Jean.

2007: Release of "Beautiful Liar" with Beyoncé and participation in "Sing"

In 2007, Shakira collaborated with Beyoncé on "Beautiful Liar", which broke a Billboard record by jumping 91 positions and became number one in the UK. "Beautiful Liar" earned them a Grammy nomination. Also in 2007, Shakira participated in Annie Lennox's song "Sing" along with 23 other female singers.

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2007: Soundtrack for 'Love in the Time of Cholera'

In 2007, Shakira wrote and co-wrote music for the movie Love in the Time of Cholera, based on Gabriel García Márquez's novel. She sang "Pienso en ti" (from her 1995 album), "Hay Amores," and "Despedida." "Despedida" was nominated for Best Original Song at the Golden Globe Awards.

December 2008: Named Humanitarian of the Year

In the December 2008 / January 2009 issue, People en Español declared Shakira the Humanitarian of the Year.

2008: Named fourth top-earning female artist and signs with Live Nation

In early 2008, Forbes named Shakira 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, sponsorships, and merchandise.

January 2009: Named Humanitarian of the Year

In the December 2008 / January 2009 issue, People en Español declared Shakira the Humanitarian of the Year.

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 her work as an ambassador for children, young people, quality education, and social justice.

November 2010: Received 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 worldwide, after performing at the MTV European Music Awards.

2010: Receives MTV Free Your Mind Award

In 2010, Shakira received the Free Your Mind MTV award for her work with the World Cup and other philanthropic efforts, thanking those who supported universal education through the "Waka Waka" campaign.

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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, praising her contributions to music and humanitarian efforts. She received the foundation's most prestigious medal.

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.

November 2011: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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. She was also nominated to the White House Education Commission in October 2011.

November 2011: Honored as Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year

In November 2011, Shakira was honored as the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards for her artistic and philanthropic contributions, making her the youngest artist to receive this honor.

2011: Awards and appointments

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. Shakira was also appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in the United States.

2011: Latin Grammy Award for 'Sale el Sol'

In 2011, at the Latin Grammy Awards, Shakira's 'Sale el Sol' was nominated for Album of the Year and won Best Female Pop Vocal Album.

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.

2012: Ranked among the World's 100 Most Powerful Women

In 2012, Forbes ranked Shakira at number 40 on its list of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women".

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 lawsuit

In August 2013, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge dismissed Antonio de la Rúa's $100 million lawsuit against Shakira.

2013: Ranked among 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".

April 2014: Honored with Hero Award at Radio Disney Music Awards

In April 2014, Shakira received the Hero Award at the Radio Disney Music Awards for her work with the Pies Descalzos Foundation and other charitable organizations.

2015: Recognized 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, highlighting her large Facebook following and her effective promotion of her work and philanthropy through social media.

February 2016: Zootopia Premieres

In February 2016, the movie Zootopia premiered and achieved record-breaking box office success, earning over $1 billion worldwide.

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May 2016: Collaboration with Carlos Vives on "La Bicicleta"

In May 2016, Shakira collaborated with Carlos Vives on the track "La Bicicleta", which subsequently won the Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

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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 influence in the philanthropic world and her effective use of social media to advocate for vulnerable children.

January 2018: Wins Grammy for El Dorado and other accolades

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 had received thirteen Grammys overall, including ten Latin Grammys with El Dorado.

2018: "Hips Don't Lie" as one of the greatest songs

In 2018, "Hips Don't Lie" was selected as one of the greatest songs by 21st century female artists by National Public Radio, ranked at number 65.

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2019: Houston Press suggests Shakira for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In 2019, Houston Press listed Shakira as one of the women who should have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, noting that her debut album was released nearly 30 years prior.

April 2020: 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.

October 2020: Appointed to Earthshot Prize Council

In October 2020, Shakira was appointed by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, to the Earthshot Prize Council, which awards funds to environmental pioneers.

March 2021: Listed Among Feminist Heroes by Global Citizen

On International Women's Day, 8 March 2021, Shakira was listed by Global Citizen as one of "14 feminist heroes one should know and celebrate", alongside other prominent women.

2022: Included in the list of "the most influential women in the history of 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.

January 2023: Release of "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53"

On January 11, 2023, the single "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" was released, a collaboration with Argentine DJ Bizarrap. The song achieved number one status in 16 countries, earned 14 Guinness World Records, and peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Shakira's fifth top-ten in the U.S.

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February 2023: Release of "TQG" with Karol G

On February 24, 2023, the single "TQG" by Karol G and Shakira was released. It became Shakira's sixth top-ten, second top-ten of 2023, and highest-debuting single in the U.S. at number 7.

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May 2023: Billboard's Latin Woman of the Year

In May 2023, Billboard honored Shakira as the "Latin Woman of the Year", highlighting her record-breaking achievements of 2022 and 2023 and her status as one of the best-selling musicians of all time.

July 2023: Chart Success with "TQG", "Acróstico", and "Copa Vacía"

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" at number one, "Acróstico" at number two, and "Copa Vacía" at number three.

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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 this accolade. She also received seven nominations at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, including three nominations for Song of the Year.

September 2024: Release of "Soltera" and Latin Grammy Nominations

In September 2024, Shakira released the single "Soltera". She 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)".

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February 2025: Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album

In February 2025, Shakira received the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album at the Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. She dedicated the award to immigrants in the United States and was accompanied by her sons, Milan and Sasha.

May 2025: American Music Award for 'Soltera'

In May 2025, "Soltera" earned Shakira the Favorite Latin Song award at the American Music Awards. This award made her the most-awarded female Latin artist in the history of the award show.

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