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 Shakira, is a highly influential Colombian singer-songwriter. She is celebrated for her global popularization of Hispanophone music and significant impact on the Latin American music scene. A multi-award-winning artist, Shakira has received four Grammy Awards and fifteen Latin Grammy Awards, including three Song of the Year wins, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the music industry.
October 1995: "Pies Descalzos" Album Release
In October 1995, Shakira's album "Pies Descalzos" was released. It reached number five on the U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and spawned six hit singles.
1995: "Pies Descalzos" Album Release
In 1995, Shakira rose to prominence with the release of her album "Pies Descalzos".
August 1996: "Pies Descalzos" Certified Platinum in the U.S.
In August 1996, the RIAA certified Shakira's "Pies Descalzos" album platinum status in the U.S.
1997: Billboard Latin Music Awards and Success of Pies Descalzos
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. "Pies Descalzos" eventually sold over 5 million copies.
September 1998: "Dónde Están los Ladrones?" Album Release
In September 1998, Shakira released her fourth studio album, "Dónde Están los Ladrones?", which was produced by Shakira with Emilio Estefan as the executive producer. The album became a worldwide hit.
1998: "Dónde Están los Ladrones?" Album Release
In 1998, Shakira solidified her prominence with the release of her album "Dónde Están los Ladrones?".
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: Performance and Nominations at the 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 comments on Shakira
In 2000, music executive Freddy DeMann, then Shakira's manager, praised Shakira's beauty, songwriting, vocal talent, dancing, instrumental skills, and production abilities, calling her the 'whole package'.
2001: Success of Laundry Service Album
By 2001, Shakira had already sold 10 million albums in Latin America according to Billboard, prior to the release of her album Laundry Service.
2001: "Laundry Service" Album Release
In 2001, Shakira entered the English-language market with the release of her fifth album, "Laundry Service", which sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
2002: Best-Selling Album and Crossover Success
In 2002, Laundry Service became the best-selling album of the year with over 15 million copies sold worldwide, establishing Shakira as the biggest Latin female crossover artist.
2005: "Fijación Oral, Vol. 1" and "Oral Fixation, Vol. 2" Album Releases
In 2005, Shakira released "Fijación Oral, Vol. 1", a Spanish-language album, and "Oral Fixation, Vol. 2", an English-language album. "Fijación Oral, Vol. 1" topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
2005: Best Female Award at MTV Europe Awards
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: 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 at UN Ceremony
On April 3, 2006, Shakira was honored at a UN ceremony for creating the Pies Descalzos Foundation.
November 2006: Latin Grammy Awards for Fijación Oral, vol. 1
In November 2006, Shakira received four Latin Grammy Awards for 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 a nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Hips Don't Lie" with Wyclef Jean.
April 2007: Success of "Beautiful Liar" Collaboration
In April 2007, Shakira's collaboration with Beyoncé on "Beautiful Liar" achieved significant success, jumping 91 positions on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning a Grammy nomination.
2009: "She Wolf" Album Release
In 2009, Shakira released the English-language album "She Wolf", which received platinum certifications in various countries worldwide.
March 2010: Awarded Medal by UN International Labour Organization
In March 2010, Shakira was awarded a medal by the UN International Labour Organization for being an ambassador for children, young people, education, and social justice.
November 2010: MTV Free Your Mind Award
In November 2010, Shakira received the MTV Free Your Mind award at the MTV European Music Awards for her dedication to improving access to education for children worldwide.
2010: Shakira's Music Downloads and Online Popularity
In 2010, Nokia reported that Shakira's music downloads surpassed all other Latino artists in the previous five years. Her song "She Wolf" topped the Latino download charts. She was also ranked fifth on the 'Online Video's Most Viral Artists of 2010' list with over 404 million views.
2010: MTV Free Your Mind Award
In 2010, Shakira received the Free Your Mind MTV award for her involvement with the World Cup related campaigns and other philanthropic work. She thanked those who supported universal education through the "Waka Waka" initiative.
2010: "Sale el Sol" Album Release
In 2010, Shakira released the Spanish-language album "Sale el Sol", which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
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. She was the youngest musician to receive this distinction and performed a cover of Joe Arroyo's "En Barranquilla Me Quedo".
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 work and 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: Honors and Recognition in 2011
In 2011, Shakira was honored as Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year at the Latin Grammys and received the Cultural Rhythms Artist of the Year award from the Harvard Foundation. She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2011: Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album
In 2011, at the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony, Shakira's "Sale el Sol" was nominated for "Album of the Year" and "Best Female Pop Vocal Album", winning the award in the latter category.
2012: Chevalier De L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
In 2012, Shakira received the honor of Chevalier De L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
2012: Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters
In 2012, Shakira was appointed Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government.
August 2013: Lawsuit Dismissed
In August 2013, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge dismissed Antonio de la Rúa's $100 million lawsuit against Shakira.
2013: "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" named best World Cup song
In 2013, Billboard named "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" the best World Cup song, calling it "the most successful World Cup anthem ever." They noted its global hit status that transcended the time of the mundial.
2013: Forbes Ranking
In 2013, Forbes ranked Shakira at number 52 on their list of "Top 100 World's Most Powerful Women".
April 2014: Hero Award at Radio Disney Music Awards
On April 27, 2014, Shakira was honored with the Hero Award at the Radio Disney Music Awards for her work with the Fundación Pies Descalzos.
2014: "Shakira" Album Release
In 2014, Shakira released the English-language album "Shakira", which received platinum certifications in various countries worldwide.
2015: Time Recognition
In 2015, Time recognized Shakira as one of the most influential people on social media, highlighting her philanthropic efforts. Shakira and Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner were the only Latin influencers named on the list.
2016: Zootopia's Box Office Success
In 2016, Zootopia achieved record-breaking box office success and earned over $1 billion worldwide, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of the year and the 43rd highest-grossing film of all time.
2017: "El Dorado" Album Release
In 2017, Shakira released the Spanish-language album "El Dorado", which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
2017: Named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders"
In 2017, Shakira was named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders" by Fortune magazine. The magazine cited her philanthropic work and 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. She released "Trap", the fourth single off the album and her second collaboration with Maluma.
2018: "Hips Don't Lie" selected as one of the greatest songs
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. They noted that it became the most popular song in the reggaeton genre's history, despite never being marketed as such.
2018: Top Streamed Female Artist on Spotify
In 2018, Spotify included Shakira in the list of the top 10 most streamed female artists of the decade on the platform, making her the highest streamed Latin artist.
2020: Spotify and Vevo Records
In 2020, Shakira became the first female artist to have 4 songs from different decades with over 100 million streams on Spotify. Also in 2020, she broke the Vevo Certified Awards record, setting it at 37 videos with over 100 million views.
2020: Global Literacy Award
The World Literacy Foundation announced Shakira as the recipient of the 2020 Global Literacy Award for her significant contribution to the improvement of literacy for disadvantaged children around the world.
December 2021: Shakira Named One of the Most Influential Female Artists
In December 2021, Kiss FM named Shakira as one of the most influential female artists of the 21st century. Her being "an international star without abandoning her Latin American roots" was highlighted.
2022: Most Influential Women in the History of Music
In 2022, MTV included Shakira in the list of "The Most Influential Women in the History of Music", being the only Latina on the list.
July 2023: Chart Success on 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" at number one, "Acróstico" at number two and "Copa Vacía" at number three.
November 2023: Settlement of Tax Fraud Case
On 20 November 2023, at the commencement of the trial, Shakira settled the tax fraud case by paying a €7.5 million fine.
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 and performed a medley of her hits. She also received seven nominations at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, becoming the first artist to receive three nominations for Song of the Year in a single ceremony.
2024: "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" Album Release
In 2024, Shakira released the Spanish-language album "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran", which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
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 and dedicated the award to immigrants in the United States.
February 2025: Grammy Award for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
On February 2, 2025, at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, 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 women working to provide for their families.
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