Shakira is one of the most renowned singers in Hollywood. The singer became a household name in all over the world by her dance moves and pop songs. Today she is celebrating her birthday have a look on her interesting stories and biggest controversy.

Shakira mesmerized the world with her expansive vocal range, global rhythms and sinuous hips, selling tens of millions of albums. Her full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll. She learned belly dancing when she was just 4. At just 13 years of age, Shakira signed a three-record deal and released her debut album Magia. After this she has featured in various hit albums. She sold over 70 million albums worldwide. Shakira’s net worth in 2023 is $300 million.

Shakira always remained in news for her controversial life. She is accused of failing to pay income taxes to the Spanish government between 2012 and 2014. Shakira reportedly attempted tax evasion in 2012, 2013, and 2014 for $17 million when she lived in the country for more than 200 days. In this case, the singer could spend eight years in jail if convicted in court for the allegations.

Shakira has repeatedly denied the accusations. In a statement, representatives for Shakira said that she has repaid the 14.5 million euros “they were claiming” and that she “has no tax debts with the Spanish Treasury.” Shakira has also been in a heated debate with her ex-boyfriend Gerard Piqué regarding the custody of their children, as the singer spends most of her time living in the United States while he resides in Spain. 

Shakira is a hugely successful Colombian pop artist, best known for her amazing dance moves in the video for her song ‘Hips Don’t Lie’. Her third album, “Pies Descalzos” was released in 1995, which was huge commercial success and went on to win several awards in Latin America and Spa. She went on a tour to promote her songs. In the wake of the success of the song ‘Waka Waka’, she released his album ‘Sale el Sol’ in 2010. 

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