Shakira Thanks Her Sons For “Cheering Me Up” Throughout New Life Chapter
Each time, wherever—Shakira continues to forge her musical legacy.
The “Hips Do not Lie” singer was honored on the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards with the Video Vanguard Award, making her the primary South American artist to obtain the profession accolade. (See the complete list of winners here.)
Taking to the stage in a blush pink outfit, Shakira thanked her collaborators and her document label, in addition to her two sons Milan, 10 and Sasha, 8.
“I wish to thank my mother and father and my children, Milan and Sasha, who’re right here,” she mentioned onstage. “Thanks a lot for cheering me up and making me really feel like mama can do all of it. Particularly I wish to share this award with my followers who at all times, at all times assist me by way of thick and skinny. Thanks a lot for being my military and serving to me combat all my battles.”
The highest honor marks Shakira’s fierce return to the VMAs for the primary time in 17 years. It additionally comes amid a profession renaissance for the 46-year-old, who has launched emotional new songs since her June 2022 split with Gerard Piqué.
A type of songs included the buzzy and record-breaking collab with Bizarrap, titled “Bzrp Music Classes, Vol. 53,” which appeared to throw shade at Gerard, 36, who’s now courting 24-year-old Clara Chia Marti.
