Over the weekend, Shakira seemed to notice a fan filming her dress while performing at a nightclub in Miami, prompting her to leave the stage abruptly.
The 47-year-old Colombian singer was on stage in front of the DJ booth, giving a preview of her upcoming December single, “Soltera,” when the incident occurred. In a video shared on X, Shakira is seen dancing in a patterned minidress as she performs. Mid-performance, she spots someone in the crowd filming her dress, leading her to wag her finger at the individual while tugging at the bottom of her dress. Acknowledging the situation, she gestures toward her dress and eyes, indicating her awareness of what was happening.
Shakira briefly resumes dancing but then turns to the person filming and makes a “cut it out” gesture before adjusting her dress and leaving the stage.
The incident quickly garnered attention on social media, with many criticizing the behavior of the individual filming her. One user wrote, “Artists deserve respect and privacy, both on and off stage. Ensuring a safe environment for everyone is essential.” Another tweet stated, “Whoever was filming should be arrested for sexual assault,” while a third simply remarked, “People are disgusting.”
Others agreed, expressing sympathy for Shakira. One person commented, “That’s just beyond gross. Shakira had every right to leave; no one should have to tolerate that kind of rudeness, especially when she’s just trying to enjoy her music. People need to learn how to behave.”
Shakira and her two sons, Sasha and Milan, relocated to Miami last year following her split from Spanish soccer player Gerard Piqué amid rumors that he cheated on her with his current girlfriend, Clara Chia Marti. Their breakup in 2022 ended an 11-year relationship, and Shakira later posted on Instagram about their move to Miami: “I moved to Barcelona to provide stability for my kids, which is what we are now seeking in a different part of the world, close to family, friends, and the sea. We begin a new chapter today in our quest for their happiness.”
Looking ahead, Shakira is preparing for her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, which is set to kick off in Palm Springs, California, this November. The tour will make stops in major North American cities including Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Montreal, and Chicago.
The tour supports her latest album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, released in March, which features the song “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol 53.” The song includes multiple lyrical references to Piqué, which Shakira has previously discussed regarding her management team. She recalled her manager’s advice to change the lyrics, as reported by Rolling Stone: “Naturally, I was trying to weigh the risks and potential unforeseen circumstances, but I reminded myself that I’m an artist. I’m a woman. I’m a wounded she-wolf, too. Moreover, nobody should advise me on how to lick my wounds.”