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 dubbed the "Queen of Latin Music," is celebrated for her global popularization of Hispanophone music. She has significantly impacted the Latin American musical scene. Her achievements include four Grammy Awards and fifteen Latin Grammy Awards, including three Song of the Year wins, marking her as a highly decorated and influential figure in the music industry.
August 1996: 'Pies Descalzos' Certified Platinum in the U.S.
In August 1996, the RIAA certified Shakira's album 'Pies Descalzos' platinum status in the U.S.
1997: Billboard Latin Music Awards
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.
August 2000: MTV Video Music Award
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 was nominated in five categories, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for MTV Unplugged.
2001: Sale of 10 million albums in Latin America
By the time Shakira released Laundry Service in 2001, she had already sold 10 million albums in Latin America.
2001: "Whenever, Wherever" music video on MTV
In 2001, Shakira's "Whenever, Wherever" music video was aired on MTV with both English and Spanish versions. This marked the first time that U.S. MTV aired a Spanish-language video.
2002: Success of Laundry Service
In 2002, Laundry Service became the best-selling album of the year, selling over 15 million copies worldwide. Shakira was considered the biggest Latin female crossover artist in the world.
2005: Performance of "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 at the awards.
2005: MTV Europe Award for Best Female
In November 2005, Shakira won the Best Female award at the MTV Europe Awards, surpassing rivals 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 her first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100.
February 2006: Grammy Award for Fijación Oral, vol. 1
On February 8, 2006, Shakira was granted her second Grammy Award with the win of Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album for Fijación Oral, vol. 1.
April 2006: Honored by United Nations
On April 3, 2006, Shakira was honored at a United Nations ceremony for establishing the Pies Descalzos Foundation. During her acceptance speech, she highlighted the plight of children in Latin America.
June 2006: "Hips Don't Lie" tops Billboard charts
On 27 June 2006, "Hips Don't Lie" made Shakira the first artist to simultaneously reach number one on both the Mainstream Top 40 and Hot Latin Songs chart in Billboard history.
November 2006: Latin Grammy Awards for Fijación Oral, vol. 1
In November 2006, Shakira received four Latin Grammy Awards, winning in the categories of Record of the Year, Song of the Year for "La Tortura", Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Fijación Oral, vol. 1.
February 2007: Grammy Awards Performance and Nomination
In February 2007, Shakira performed for the first time at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards and earned the nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Hips Don't Lie" with Wyclef Jean.
April 2007: "Beautiful Liar" success and Grammy nomination
In April 2007, Shakira's collaboration with Beyoncé on "Beautiful Liar" achieved significant success, jumping 91 positions on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. The song also earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
December 2008: Named Humanitarian of the Year
In the December 2008/January 2009 issue, People en Español declared Shakira the Humanitarian of the Year as part of its Las Estrellas del Año awards.
2008: Forbes ranks Shakira as a top-earning female artist and signs contract with Live Nation Entertainment
In early 2008, Forbes named Shakira the fourth top-earning female artist in the music industry. In July 2008, Shakira signed a $312 million contract with Live Nation Entertainment for tours, recordings, sponsorships, and merchandise worldwide for ten years.
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 title. The single was commercially successful, earning certifications in 17 countries.
October 2009: Release of She Wolf album
In October 2009, Shakira released her eighth studio album, She Wolf. The album received positive reviews and reached number one in several countries.
2009: Scheduled to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakira was originally scheduled to be given a star in 2009 on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
March 2010: Awarded Medal by UN International Labour Organization
In March 2010, Shakira received a medal from the UN International Labour Organization for her work as an ambassador for children, young people, and education.
October 2010: Release of Sale el Sol album
In October 2010, Shakira released her ninth studio album, Sale el Sol. It received critical acclaim and commercial success in Europe and Latin America.
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 around the world, after performing at the MTV European Music Awards.
December 2010: Ranked among the 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. Nokia stated that in 2010 there were more Shakira music downloads in the prior year than of any other Latin artist.
2010: Most searched female entertainer of the year.
In 2010, Google revealed that Shakira was the most searched female entertainer of the year.
2010: MTV Free Your Mind Award
In 2010, Shakira received the Free Your Mind MTV award for her involvement with World Cup campaigns and other philanthropic work.
February 2011: Named Artist of the Year by the Harvard Foundation
In February 2011, the Harvard Foundation named Shakira Artist of the Year at its Cultural Rhythms festival, recognizing her contributions to music and humanitarian efforts.
October 2011: Appointed to President's Advisory Commission
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
In November 2011, Shakira was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her achievements as an artist and advocate. Shakira was also declared the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.
November 2011: Honored as 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 contributions, becoming the youngest musician to receive this distinction.
2011: Awards and Recognition for Philanthropy and Music
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, as well as her contributions to music. She 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, at the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony, Sale el Sol by Shakira won the award for 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 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 their "list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women" at number 40.
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: De la Rúa's lawsuit dismissed
In August 2013, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge dismissed Antonio de la Rúa's lawsuit against Shakira, which he had filed in April 2013.
2013: "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" named best World Cup song.
In 2013, Billboard named Shakira's "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" the best World Cup song and "the most successful World Cup anthem ever," recognizing its global impact and popularity that extended beyond the 2010 World Cup.
2013: Ranked on Forbes' list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women
In 2013, Forbes ranked Shakira on their "list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women" at number 52.
March 2014: Release of Shakira album
In March 2014, Shakira released her self-titled tenth studio album, Shakira. The album debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
April 2014: Hero Award at Radio Disney Music Awards
On April 26, 2014, Shakira received 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 the FIFA World Cup
In 2014, Shakira became the first musical act to perform three times at the FIFA World Cup. In 2014, a newly-described species of parasitic wasp, Aleiodes shakirae, was named after her. Forbes ranked Shakira on their "list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women" at number 58.
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, acknowledging her significant online presence and effective use of her platform for promoting her work and philanthropy.
May 2016: Collaboration on "La Bicicleta" with Carlos Vives
In May 2016, Shakira collaborated with Carlos Vives on the track "La Bicicleta", which later won the Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
October 2016: Release of "Chantaje" with Maluma
On 28 October 2016, Shakira released the single "Chantaje" with Maluma; the song became Shakira's most-viewed YouTube video.
2017: Named as one of the "World's Greatest Leaders" of 2017 by Fortune.
In 2017, Shakira was named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders" by Fortune for her philanthropic work and influence on social media, particularly her advocacy for 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 achieve this. She also received a top Latin Grammy and several other prizes.
June 2018: "Chantaje" views milestone
As of 1 June 2018, the "Chantaje" music video reached over 2.1 billion views on YouTube.
2018: "Hips Don't Lie" as one of the greatest songs by 21st century female artists.
In 2018, National Public Radio selected "Hips Don't Lie" as one of the greatest songs by 21st-century female artists, ranking it at number 65, highlighting its impact on the music genre and Shakira's success in appealing to a U.S. listenership.
2018: Listed as a top-streamed female artist on Spotify
In 2018, Spotify listed Shakira as the number 10 most-streamed female artist of the decade of the platform's existence, recognizing her as the highest-streamed Latin artist.
2019: Considered for induction 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-standing career and impact.
April 2020: Recipient of 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 contribution to improving literacy for disadvantaged children.
October 2020: Appointed to the Earthshot Prize Council
In October 2020, Shakira was appointed by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, as a member of the Earthshot Prize Council to award funds to environmental pioneers.
2020: First female artist with four songs from different decades with 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, solidifying her status in the digital music era.
January 2021: Merck Mercuriadis Hails Shakira as 'Queen of Latin Music'
In January 2021, Merck Mercuriadis of the Hipgnosis Songs Fund, after buying Shakira's song rights, hailed her as the "Queen of Latin Music", emphasizing her role as one of the most serious and successful songwriters of the last 25 years.
December 2021: Shakira listed as one of the most influential female artists of the 21st century.
In December 2021, Madison Troyer of Stacker listed Shakira as one of the most influential female artists of the 21st century, praising her international stardom while staying true to her Latin American roots.
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: "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" released with Bizarrap
On January 11, 2023, the single "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53", a collaboration with Argentine DJ Bizarrap, was released, reaching number one in 16 countries and achieving 14 Guinness World Records. It peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Shakira's fifth top-ten in the U.S.
February 2023: "TQG" released with Karol G
On February 24, 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. at number 7. It broke the 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", highlighting her record-breaking achievements and status as one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
November 2023: Settlement reached in tax fraud trial
On November 20, 2023, at the start of her tax fraud trial, Shakira reached a settlement with prosecutors, paying a €7.5 million fine. She cited her well-being and the interests of her children as factors influencing her decision.
2023: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and Latin Grammy Nominations
In September 2023, Shakira received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards and performed a medley of her hits. At the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, she received seven nominations, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, winning Song of the Year and Best Pop Song for "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" and Best Urban/Fusion Performance for "TQG".
March 2024: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran album released
On March 22, 2024, Shakira's twelfth studio album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, was released through Sony Music Latin. The album debuted at number 13 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and topped the Top Latin Albums and Latin Pop Albums charts, making Shakira the first woman with number one albums across four decades on the Billboard Latin album charts. It was certified seven-times platinum (Latin) upon release.
September 2024: Release of "Soltera" and Latin Grammy Nominations
In September 2024, Shakira released the single "Soltera", and 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)".
February 2025: Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
At the February 2025 Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Shakira received the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran and dedicated the award to immigrants in the United States.
May 2025: American Music Award for Favorite Latin Song
In May 2025, Shakira's "Soltera" won the Favorite Latin Song award at the American Music Awards. This win made her the most-awarded female Latin artist in the award show's history.
2025: Ranked among Billboard's Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century
Shakira was ranked at number 45 on Billboard's 2025 "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
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