Filming up a woman’s dress is undeniably indecent. Unfortunately, it still occurs, especially to celebrities who are often dehumanised by the public. This happened to Shakira on Saturday night (14 September), prompting her to walk off stage abruptly.
The incident didn’t occur at a paid event, but Shakira’s reaction to such behaviour was justified. The 47-year-old took the stage at LIV Miami nightclub in Florida to debut her new single ‘Soltera’, expected to release by the year’s end. Genius, a major song lyrics platform, lists the release date as 1 December.
Yesterday morning, a Twitter user shared a picture of Shakira with two other singers, captioned ‘MADRES DE LATAM’, translating to ‘Mothers of LATAM’ (Latin America). Shakira responded with ‘Que estaré planeando?’ meaning ‘What will I be planning?’ This photo was from the night before when she was out clubbing.
Shakira leaves the stage after people were filming under her dress whilst she was dancing to her new single. People are GROSS. pic.twitter.com/AxlBw6yFZL
— FEIM (@FeimM_) September 15, 2024
Footage from the incident shows Shakira in a gold sequin dress, dancing on a small stage. As fans filmed her, she noticed one camera aimed inappropriately. She signalled the person to focus on her face, but they continued filming under her dress. Shakira then held her minidress and stormed off to the VIP section.
Fans defended her on Twitter. One wrote, “Shakira can’t even enjoy and dance to her OWN song? I f***ing hate men, ban these men from clubs entirely.” Another added, “That’s truly disappointing behaviour. Artists deserve respect and privacy, both on and off stage. It’s crucial to ensure a safe environment for everyone.”
Shakira’s stance is supported by many.
What Other Media Are Saying
- LADbible: Shakira abruptly ends performance at Miami club after fans appear to film up her dress, highlighting disrespect and potential voyeurism laws in Florida. (Read more)
- East Coast Radio reports Shakira abruptly leaves the stage at LIV Miami after audience members film under her dress, sparking public outrage and discussion on respect and personal boundaries. (Read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened to Shakira at LIV Miami?
Someone filmed under her dress, causing her to walk off stage.
Why did Shakira walk off stage at the club?
She noticed someone filming under her dress and left in response.
When is Shakira’s new single ‘Soltera’ expected to release?
Genius claims it will be released on December 1.
How did fans react to the incident with Shakira?
Fans defended her on Twitter, calling out the disrespectful behavior.
What did she tweet in response to a picture of her with other singers?
She tweeted ‘Que estaré planeando?’, which means ‘What will I be planning?’.