By Poulami Bhandari Last Updated:
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, better known as Shakira, is a talented singer-songwriter from Colombia who gained fame after releasing the 2010 FIFA anthem, Waka Waka. Her popular songs like Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don't Lie have earned her the title of the best-selling Colombian artist, with an estimated 70 million albums sold globally. Shakira is also known for her contribution to popularising belly dancing, which has influenced many aspiring female artists.
The 46-year-old singer, Shakira has been turning heads with her alleged romance rumours. For the unversed, Shakira was in a relationship with former Spanish footballer, Gerard Pique for 11 years, although the duo never got married. The ex-couple welcomed two sons, Milan and Sasha. They parted ways in June 2022. Since her relationship with Gerard ended, the rumour mills have started doing their job. The fans of Shakira are constantly keeping an eye on her to get a clue on her dating life.
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The job of her fans was half done when the Colombian singer, Shakira was spotted with the Canadian rapper, Drake in the wee hours of Sunday morning, i.e., August 13, 2023. The duo was spotted leaving the same after-party in West Hollywood, California. As per reports in DailyMail.com, the 36-year-old Canadian rapper and the 46-year-old singer were both seen departing 'within minutes of one another at 3:25 a.m.' after a late-night out. But there isn’t any confirmation on this yet as the duo, Shakira and Drake were not photographed together.
For the party, the Hips Don't Lie singer, Shakira wore a plunging orange tank top and paired it with figure-hugging jeans and completed her relaxed outfit with a white handbag, grey platform heels, and her signature wavy honey-blonde hair. Meanwhile, Drake sported a distinctive look at the event, pairing a cobalt blue blazer with a white t-shirt and ripped jeans.
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The Colombian singer, Shakira sparked romance rumours after a year of separation from the former footballer, Gerard Pique. As per reports, following a ‘secret’ vacation to Ibiza, the singer and British race car driver, Lewis Hamilton became ‘more than friends.’ The duo was photographed together, where Lewis can be spotted grabbing Shakira by her waist. On June 4, 2023, the two were seen having dinner together. Shakira and Lewis are thought to have met for the first time at Cipriani in Downtown Miami. The two never confirmed their relationship, even though many fans have believed they are dating.
In July 2023, the 46-year-old singer, Shakira once again fuelled dating rumours after being seen at a dinner date in London with the NBA star, Jimmy Butler. According to an insider who spoke with Us Weekly, Shakira and Jimmy have gone out a few times, but it's too soon to determine if their connection has long-term potential. The source also revealed that Shakira is happy spending time with Jimmy, who makes her smile, and that their age difference doesn't bother her.
People are keeping a close watch on Shakira since her separation from Gerard Pique. What do you guys think?
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