The 67Th Annual Grammy Awards was a doubly special day for Shakira, who was also celebrating her 48th birthday.
At the 2025 Grammys, Shakira returned to the stage and performed after 18 years. Coming off her win for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, which brought her a fourth career Grammy award, the Colombian superstar performed her 1998 hit Ojos Así and the viral Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53.
Her Grammy for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran was her third win in the Best Latin Pop Album category, following wins for MTV Unplugged (2001) and El Dorado (2018).
The singer who last made it to the award ceremony in 20076, took home the award for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Woman Don’t Cry Anymore) on Sunday evening, and her sons, Milan, 11, and Sasha, 9, were quick to jump up in delight to celebrate.
The iconic singer wasted no time in wrapping her kids up in a hug as they jumped up and down, with the sweet moment being caught on camera before she took to the stage.
Shakira then celebrated them in her acceptance speech, telling them: “Milan and Sasha, who are here with me, I’m so proud of you guys, of your kind hearts.
“Thank you so much for supporting me the way you do. I love you.”
The boys then completely stole the show by blowing their mom a kiss from their seats, melting the hearts of those watching at home.
She also used her moment to dedicate her award to immigrant communities in the United States. While speaking at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the singer voiced support for immigrants, saying:
“I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country. You are loved. You are worth it, and I will always fight with you.”
She also paid tribute to women who work hard to support their families, dubbing them “the true she-wolves.” The singer also credited her two kids, Milan and Sasha, for always standing by her side. Her heartfelt words touched many, but they also sparked a debate online.
The speech gained praise from many fans, who commended Shakira for using her platform to speak out on immigrant rights.
One X user wrote: “Neither her or her hips lie”
“Such a powerful message. Truly inspiring.” remarked another.
“That’s the spirit, Shakira! Your message is a reminder that our diversity makes us stronger, not weaker” commented an internet user.
“Shakira’s words hit hard! She’s not just an artist, but a powerful voice for immigrants everywhere!” wrote one fan.
Despite the positive reactions, her speech also faced some criticism from online users. Some social media users accused the singer of politicizing the Grammy stage and also disagreed with her political stance.
“Just take the award don’t speech” remarked a X user.
“And there it is. The propaganda couldn’t hide for too long” said another.
“Once again showing celebrities have the lowest IQ here on planet earth.” said an internet user.
Later that evening, Shakira took to the stage for a performance, bringing the house down with a classically high-energy dance routine in a sparkling gold catsuit.
Shakira has won three Grammy Awards and twelve Latin Grammy Awards. She is the most awarded Latin artist of all time. In 2002, Shakira won “Best Music Video for “Suerte” at the Latin Grammy Awards2. She has also won five MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards, twenty-one Guinness World Records, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Shakira has solidified her status as a worldwide icon, boasting record streams and chart-topping singles such as TQG with Karol G.She also won the Latin Grammy for Best Latin Electronic Music Performance and released her hit song Soltera last year. The singer is also gearing up for a world tour, this year.
By Ezinne Okorie.
