Shakira: Peak Success Amid Challenges

Shakira: Peak Success Amid Challenges – 2023 has been a year full of contrasts for Shakira. The 46-year-old Colombian singer has returned to the world of music (if she ever left it) with a bang with new songs and many awards.

By Megan Sauer

In the same way, the artist has begun a new personal stage in Miami (United States) with her two children: Milan and Sasha, ten and eight years old respectively.

However, not everything has been a bed of roses for her, since in these 365 days she has also seen how her father suffered from different health problems and has had to sit in the dock to face his million-dollar debt to Tax authorities.

A legal process with which she has closed her time in Spain , indisputably linked to her relationship with Gerard Piqué. Next, we review the keys that have marked the interpreter’s last 12 months.

Lots of music with hints at his ex and awards

Shakira entered 2023 with a bang, since it was in January when she released her collaboration with the Argentine producer Bizarrap, known as BZRP Music Sessions #53. A single that is full of hints and reproaches to Gerard Piqué and also to the former soccer player’s new partner, Clara Chía.

Since its release, this single has broken all kinds of records . She debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first Spanish-speaking singer to make it onto this list. This song has also pulverized all the established brands on digital reproduction platforms, being the most repeated song on Spotify in 24 hours and the most listened to in a week, the most viewed musical song on YouTube in Spanish in 24 hours and also the most It has quickly reached 100 million views.

Shakira happy

Since “women no longer cry, women make money”, Shakira has continued working tirelessly in the recording studio . Her unconditional fans have danced hours and hours to the rhythm of TQG , her collaboration with Karol G; The empty cup, where she joined her voice to Manuel Turizo; Acrostic , in whose video clip her offspring appear singing the chorus ; and El Jefe, a social satire with Fuerza Regida. Of course, in all of them there were small winks from her to the story of her heartbreak with the Catalan athlete.

Shakira singing

Finally, and to the joy of all his admirers, in the coming months his new album will go on sale , his first in five years. As Shakira explained, there will be all kinds of singles and several collaborations with colleagues and friends in the industry. Taking this information into account, it would not be surprising if the album is accompanied by an important international tour.

As it could not be otherwise, this triumphant return to the world of entertainment has resulted in many prestigious awards. Shakira has been the great protagonist of the Latin Grammys in Seville , since in the Andalusian capital she won three golden gramophones in the categories Best Pop Song ( Session 53 with Bizarrap), Best Song ( Session 5 3 with Bizarrap) and Best Song Urban Fusion ( TQG ).

Likewise, she wrote her name in gold letters at the MTV MVA gala, since she was the first Latin American artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award for her extensive professional career on stage. That same night, she also won a statuette in the Best Collaboration category with her compatriot Karol G.

In addition, the Youth Award for inspiring person has been added to her track record and she was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year. Without a doubt, the sweetest way to get back to work.

Another thing that Shakira denounced in her collaboration with Bizarrap is the media harassment that she and her children suffered in Barcelona, a discomfort that had increased after her separation from the world champion.

To escape this commotion, the woman from Barranquilla decided to pack her bags and head to Miami (United States) where she has found an oasis of peace.

For now, the family is installed in the mansion that the artist acquired in 2001 in the exclusive area of North Bay Road. It is a two-story house distributed over 750 square meters that has sea views and a private dock for sailing.

Although many other celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin or Matt Damon also live in this neighborhood, Shakira would like to find another more spacious house with greater privacy.

For now, the family is installed in the mansion that the artist acquired in 2001 in the exclusive area of North Bay Road. It is a two-story house distributed over 750 square meters that has sea views and a private dock for sailing.

Although many other celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin or Matt Damon also live in this neighborhood, Shakira would like to find another more spacious house with greater privacy.

Since she has been in the United States, the singer has been romantically linked to actor Tom Cruise and Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton.

On the other hand, everything indicates that these supposed romances are just rumors because the vocalist is completely dedicated to caring for her children and her parents, especially her father, William, who at 91 years old has had to overcome different hospital admissions. and delicate operations.

After five years of legal battle with the Spanish Tax Agency, the interpreter has reached an economic agreement to end the criminal trial for alleged tax fraud of 14.5 million to the Treasury for which they asked him for eight years and two months of prison as well as a fine of 23.8 million euros.

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Although it is true that the artist has always defended her innocence, she wanted to settle the issue as soon as possible so that it does not continue over time and not make her children suffer.

“I had two options: continue fighting until the end, mortgaging my peace of mind and that of my children, or make an agreement and leave this chapter of my life behind, looking forward ,” Shakira explained in a statement.