In a shocking incident during a performance at LIV Miami, international pop sensation Shakira was forced to abruptly exit the stage after noticing fans filming up her dress. The 47-year-old singer was dazzling the audience with her signature dance moves to her new single “Soltera” when she became visibly uncomfortable with the behavior of certain attendees.
As captured in a social media video that quickly went viral, Shakira paused mid-performance, clutching her skirt with both hands while shaking her head in disapproval. Despite the disruption, she continued dancing briefly before turning toward the offending fans, making it clear through gestures that she saw what they were doing. Shortly after, Shakira waved them off and left the stage, greeted by security and fans in the VIP area.
The online response was swift, with fans condemning the behavior. One social media user wrote, “People are gross,” while another added, “Artists deserve respect and privacy, both on and off stage. It’s crucial to ensure a safe environment for everyone.” Many fans expressed outrage at how a celebratory moment for Shakira was tainted by such disrespectful actions, with comments such as, “Shakira can’t even enjoy and dance to her OWN song like??” and “Ban these men from clubs entirely.”
This unfortunate incident comes at a time when Shakira has been in the spotlight not only for her music but also for her personal life. Since her highly publicized split from Spanish football star Gerard Piqué in 2022, the Colombian singer has been open about her journey of healing and self-discovery. After 11 years together and two children, Milan, 11, and Sasha, 9, the former couple went their separate ways amid rumors that Piqué had been unfaithful with his now-girlfriend Clara Chia.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Shakira candidly shared that while she’s not seeking a formal relationship, she hasn’t entirely closed the door to the idea of dating. “What space do I have for a man right now?” she said, adding, “I like men. That’s the problem… but imagine how much I like men that I still like them.” Despite the various high-profile celebrities she’s been romantically linked with, including Tom Cruise and Lewis Hamilton, Shakira remains focused on her children’s well-being, stating that any future relationship would depend on their emotional readiness.
Shakira has also been vocal about reclaiming her identity and strength following her breakup. She proudly declared to Rolling Stone
Reflecting on the emotional toll of her past relationship, Shakira described how she lost parts of herself during her time with Gerard. “When you leave a relationship of many years, there are things about yourself that seem to have been lost along the way,” she explained. But now, the music icon is rediscovering herself and focusing on her own healing process.
While the incident at LIV Miami was an unsettling moment, Shakira’s resilience and refusal to let such negative experiences define her continue to inspire fans around the world.