Shakira appeared to have immediately left the stage after fans were caught filming up her skirt in a shocking and disturbing video.
The video shows the 47-year-old singer performing her latest song, “Soltera”, before seemingly noticing the audience trying to film her.
In the footage, Shakira can be seen stopping her dance, clutching her dress with both hands and appearing to shake her head at the audience. Her gesture suggests she is aware of their actions.
The video then shows Shakira turning to the audience with a wave before leaving the stage with security. Reports say she was then greeted by fans and VIPs backstage.
Critics were quick to express their disapproval of the filming, with @itsme_urstruly suggesting, “Whoever filmed it should be arrested for sexual assault.”
@ArtsRayne added, “Can’t Shakira even enjoy and dance to her OWN song??”
“This is truly disappointing behavior. Artists deserve respect and privacy, both on and off stage. It’s important to ensure a safe environment for everyone,” wrote @SkynetWebnett.
@SHAVA787 tweeted, “That’s disgusting. Shakira had every right to walk away, no one should have to deal with such disrespect, especially when she’s just performing her music. People need to learn to behave!”
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But some social media users criticized the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer for wearing an “inappropriate” outfit.
@TshepoTC11 said, “That will teach her how to dress appropriately. People are not rude. They are teaching her a lesson.”
@miguelfroca_ also said, “Maybe if he wasn’t so bad she wouldn’t have that problem. Maybe,” and @dietcokechad suggested, “Don’t wear such short skirts.”
The news comes after Shakira confidently declared she had regained her “sexiness” following her split from long-term lover Gerard Pique.
The Colombian pop star has been spotted hanging out with a number of men, including Tom Cruise, Lewis Hamilton and Lucien Laviscount.
“More style. I got my style back. And I got my sexiness back.”
Shakira has faced a challenging period involving a breakup and a legal dispute over tax evasion in Spain, while her elderly father, now 90, is recovering well after suffering a serious fall and has undergone a series of six surgeries.
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