“Made Me Believe in Myself Again” – Shakira Sweeps 8 Awards for Her Diss Track on Ex Gerard Pique, Thanks Millions of Fans Around the World

Just yesterday, Shakira won big at the Premios Juventud – The Youth Awards in Puerto Rico. The Waka–Waka singer took home multiple awards for her diss tracks against Gerard Pique. During her acceptance speech, the music artist had a few emotional lines for the fanbase. Striving to be a better musician, she also mentioned that there should be an award for the ‘best fans’ in the world.

The singer has always shared a deep bond with her fanbase. Even during a tough time after she broke up with Gerard Pique, millions of fans stood by her side.

Shakira’s tear-jerking message to the fans after 8-award swoop

The Latin American artist won eight statuettes at the 2023 Youth Awards for her diss tracks against her ex. She won recognition for best urban pop song, best urban track, best female artist, best song for my ex, girl power, best urban pop collaboration, social dance challenge, and tropical mix. During her acceptance speech, she had a lot to say about her fans who have supported her through thick and thin.

She confessed that her fans inspired her to never give up. Shakira quoted, “When I had doubts about myself, you made me believe in myself again”. She thanked the fans for ‘accompanying’ and ‘protecting’ her. She continued, “You celebrate with me my joys and accompany me in all my struggles. Because of you I want to be a better musician, a better artist, and, if possible, a better person”.

The Colombian icon ended her speech with an interesting proposal for fans. The singer quoted, “There should be an award for the fans. We artists should be able to reward our fans, and if there were such an award. I swear that you would get everything. Because you are the best fans in the world”, as compiled by Noticias Caracol and translated by DeepL.

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One thing is for sure between Shakira and her fans, neither will leave the other. Currently in Puerto Rico, the singer was previously in the UK working on her new single. What’s going on with her currently? Let’s dive deeper.

2023 has been more than superhit for Shakira!

2023 has been a memorable year for the Latin American singer. In January she released her diss track with Bizarrap. The music artist then released TQG, Acrostico, and Copa Vacia. Earlier this month, she dropped another update for her fanbase. She posted a picture with David Stewart regarding her upcoming track. Apart from that, the singer recently came back from a vacation.

She had traveled to Costa Rica with her kids. She spent ten days at Tom Brady’s ex-partner Gisele Bundchen’s holiday home. Especially in the last few months, the Colombian icon has turned into an inspiration for millions of young girls. Mainly because even after suffering a breakup with Pique, the singer still continues to follow her passion despite experiencing the darkest moment of her life.

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