Shakira, the 49 year old pop sensation, and former World Cup star Gerard Piqué turned heads with their high profile romance in the mid 2010s. The two became parents to two sons but never tied the knot even as billions rooted for them. But when Gerard Piqué was caught cheating on her, things quickly fell apart in Shakira’s life. Despite the trauma, Shakira has remained strong and continues to release record breaking tracks.
Shakira reflects on the strength women have after being cheated on by Gerard Piqué
In an interview, the Grammy winner Shakira reflected on the strength of women and single mothers as she said, “It’s true that when I felt most lost, music put me on the road back to myself. But the most important lessons I learned from other women, and for them I wrote what I wrote and I sang what I sang…”The global pop sensation added, “Because only a woman can love until she’s ripped apart; can speak with the most brutal honesty; can sing with anger; dance in ecstasy and be brought to tears with emotion. Only a woman can do that.”For the unversed, in 2022, as Shakira and Gerard Piqué announced their break up, there were rumors about him cheating on her.Back then, the two posted a joint statement which read as, “Our sole objective is to provide our children with the utmost security and protection and hope that they can continue with their lives in a safe and calm environment,” the former couple told the magazine. “We appreciate that their privacy will be respected.”Shortly after, Shakira found out she was being cheated on by Gerard Piqué through media reports.
Gerard Piqué showed off his new girlfriend as Shakira released blockbuster new music
A few months later, Shakira released her new track “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” with music producer Bizarrap in July 2023 where she reflected on being cheated on.Some of the lyrics read as, “Sorry baby, I should have thrown you out a while ago / A she-wolf like me is not for rookies / A she-wolf like me is not for guys like you,” she sang in part, nodding to “She Wolf,” her 2009 hit. “I’m too good for you, and that’s why you’re with someone just like you.”The track quickly became a blockbuster across continents as millions stood by Shakira’s side while her ex boyfriend, the former World Cup star Gerard Piqué got brutally trolled by fans.Despite the mess, Gerard Piqué made his social media debut with his new girlfriend and even made controversial comments against Shakira as the pop star focused on being there for their children.Though it has been a few years since then, Shakira has remained single.
