In the video, Shakira can be seen smiling and dancing on a stage as her fans scream during the preview of the song whose released date has not yet been announced. In the clip, the superstar can clearly be seen gathering up her short skirt at several points and waving the index fingers on both hands as she looks down at an unseen person off screen with a gesture indicating that they should stop what they’re doing. At one point Shakira gestures to her eye as if to say “I see you” and then swiftly grabs at the front and back of her skirt to block any view.
The music continues to blast out of the speakers and Shakira, seemingly frustrated, puts her hands on her hips and busts out a few more moves before once more tugging down at her hem, shaking her head and walking off stage.
At press time a spokesperson for Shakira had not returned Billboard‘s request for comment on the incident and it did not appear as if the singer had addressed it on her socials.
In July, Shakira made her Copa America debut during the final match’s halftime on July 14 in the midst of the Argentina vs. Colombia game. The Colombian singer rocked Hard Rock Stadium with a medley of old and new hits including “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Te Felicito,” “TQG” and Puntería,” among other songs. The singer is slated to kick off the North American leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour on Nov. 2 with a show at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA.
During a recent live appearance, Shakira experienced an onstage wardrobe issue that briefly interrupted the flow of her performance and left fans and media buzzing. As the music continued to blast from the speakers, the Colombian superstar — visibly annoyed — placed her hands on her hips, executed a few more choreography-driven moves and then, after tugging down at her hem and shaking her head, walked off the stage. The abrupt exit came amid a high-energy set and was captured by attendees and broadcast cameras, quickly circulating across social platforms and drawing speculation about what had happened.
At press time, a representative for Shakira had not responded to Billboard’s request for comment, and the singer had not addressed the incident on her social media channels. While details remain sparse, observers noted that the moment seemed to be a wardrobe malfunction rather than a larger performance issue. Such occurrences, though awkward, are not uncommon in live entertainment, where costume changes, intense choreography and technical variables can combine to create unexpected mishaps.
This episode arrives on the heels of a noteworthy summer appearance: in July, Shakira made her Copa America debut during the halftime show of the Argentina vs. Colombia final on July 14. Performing at Hard Rock Stadium, she delivered a dynamic medley that blended longtime fan favorites and newer singles — including “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Te Felicito,” “TQG” and “Puntería” — and reaffirmed her status as a global live act capable of filling stadiums and commanding massive international attention. Fans and critics alike praised her energy and crowd engagement during that set, underscoring the high expectations for her forthcoming tour dates.
Looking ahead, Shakira is scheduled to launch the North American leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour on November 2 with a headline show at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. The tour promises a comprehensive setlist and elaborate staging that highlight both her enduring catalog and recent material. For ticket holders and prospective attendees, the recent onstage hiccup is likely to be viewed as an isolated incident — a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live performance rather than a reflection of the overall production’s caliber. As tour preparations continue and promotional appearances roll out, fans will be watching for any official comment from the singer or her team and anticipating the full-scale return of one of pop’s most recognizable performers.
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