The pop music star Shakira has publicly criticized her ex-partner Gerard Pique for constantly being confrontational towards her even when they were still living together. Shakira has subtly disparaged Pique.
Shakira and Gerard Pique went their separate ways in 2022 after being together for 11 years. They share two children, Sasha (9 years old) and Milan (11 years old). The couple’s breakup was quite tumultuous amidst allegations of infidelity on Pique’s part.
Subsequently, the “Waka Waka” hitmaker has hinted at her former relationship through her songs on several occasions. Shakira’s upcoming album, titled Las Soones Ya No Lloran, which translates to Women No Longer Cry, reportedly includes a passage believed to reference Pique: “He spends a lot of time in the gym, but perhaps he should also exercise his brain a little.”
Speaking with The Times about her first album in 7 years, Shakira stated, “I paused my career for a long time to be by Gerard’s side, so he could focus on playing football. I sacrificed a lot for love.”
Discussing the similarities between music and football, such as money and media scrutiny, Shakira noted significant differences as well. “Empathy is the key in an artist’s work. But an athlete is always in a confrontational state, avoiding empathy at all costs. That’s why the idea of an artist dating an athlete is probably a truly bad one.”
Shakira revealed that her new album reflects transforming pain into creativity, turning disappointment and anger into passion. Through music, she can channel her shattered emotions.
The Colombian singer is said to have discovered Pique’s infidelity when she found an empty jam jar in the refrigerator. Upon returning home from a trip, she noticed the strawberry jam jar was empty, but neither Pique nor the children liked that particular jam. Therefore, Shakira concluded that the former Barcelona star had brought someone else home. Pique is currently dating a 23-year-old student named Clara Chia Marti.