The incident occurred at the prestigious LIV Miami nightclub in Florida, where the 47-year-old singer was debuting her new single ‘Soltera’, set to be released later this year.
Shakira motioned to the person with the camera, signaling them to aim at her face instead of lower down, clearly indicating her discomfort.
That’s when she grabbed her minidress from the front and back and walked off stage, heading straight to the VIP section.
Fans took to Twitter to support Shakira.
Another commented on the broader issue, stating: “Why do creepy men ruin eVERYTHING.”
A third chimed in, noting: “That’s truly disappointing behavior. Artists deserve respect and privacy, both on and off stage.
In Florida, filming up someone’s skirt is not only inappropriate, it’s illegal and falls under the crime of voyeurism.
“Florida Statute 810.145 makes it illegal to secretly record or broadcast someone in an intimate state for reasons of personal interest or sexual gratification.
“If your voyeurism offense included a phone, camera, or another imaging device to record the victim’s private areas, you would face enhanced criminal penalties.”
“it was actually [Shakira’s] photo and video team that she was trying to get to stop filming her while she was enjoying the moment with the crowd and fans.”
The couple had been together for 11 years before they publicly announced their breakup in 2022.
Pique, aged 37, later made headlines with his new relationship with Clara Chía Martí, who is rumored to be the reason behind his split from Shakira.
Shakira, also known as the “Whenever, Wherever” singer and who has been linked to celebrities like Tom Cruise and Lewis Hamilton since her breakup, shared with Rolling Stone in their July-August 2024 issue that she currently has no interest in dating.
However, she candidly admitted to still having a soft spot for men despite her recent troubles, considering it somewhat of a dilemma.
“I shouldn’t like them with everything that’s happened to me, but imagine how much I like men that I still like them,” she confessed.
