On every occasion, anyplace—Shakira continues to forge her musical legacy.

The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer used to be commemorated on the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards with the Video Forefront Award, making her the primary South American artist to obtain the profession accolade.

Moving to the level in a blush red outfit, Shakira thanked her collaborators and her list label, in addition to her two sons Milan, 10 and Sasha, 8.

“I want to thank my parents and my kids, Milan and Sasha, who are here,” she mentioned onstage. “Thank you so much for cheering me up and making me feel like mama can do it all. Especially I want to share this award with my fans who always, always support me through thick and thin. Thank you so much for being my army and helping me fight all my battles.”

The supremacy honor marks Shakira’s fierce go back to the VMAs for the primary year in 17 years. It additionally comes amid a profession renaissance for the 46-year-old, who has discharged emotional pristine songs since her June 2022 split with Gerard Piqué.

A type of songs integrated the buzzy and record-breaking collab with Bizarrap, titled “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” which perceived to throw silhoutte at Gerard, 36, who’s now relationship 24-year-old Clara Chia Marti.