Shakira has turn out to be the primary South American artist to obtain MTV’s Video Vanguard Award.
Wyclef Jean offered the four-time VMAs winner with the respect Tuesday evening, calling her a “musical genius.”
As she took the stage, she first thanked MTV “for being such a giant a part of my profession since I used to be solely 18 years outdated.”
She continued, “I wish to thank individuals who have performed a key position in my visible historical past. Associates, very pricey mates, and inventive companions, who I merely can’t stay with out.” She additionally confirmed appreciation for her label “for at all times supporting my imaginative and prescient,” and the “wonderful girls who work with me,” who “at all times assist me to push by all my challenges whereas carrying so many hats.”
Shakira went on to share the love for her mother and father and kids for “cheering me up and for making me really feel that mama can do all of it.” She concluded by saying she desires to “share this award with my followers” who “at all times help me by thick and skinny. Thanks a lot for being my military and serving to me combat all my battles”
Previous to accepting the respect, the singer additionally took to the stage for an epic 10-minute efficiency that includes a medley of her best hits, together with “At any time when, Wherever,” “Hips Don’t Lie” and extra. The set not solely noticed the viewers on their toes dancing alongside, however Shakira additionally crowd surfed at one level.
This 12 months, Shakira scored 4 nominations on the VMAs, together with greatest collaboration, greatest Latin (two noms within the class) and artist of the 12 months. She took house her first Moon Individual trophy in 2000 for worldwide viewer’s alternative award.
All through her profession, Shakira has continued to interrupt music information. This 12 months alone, she turned the primary feminine singer to debut within the High 10 of the Billboard Sizzling 100 with a Spanish-language monitor with “BZRP Music Periods Vol. 53″ after which with “TQG” a month later. She additionally made historical past within the High 3 spots on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay Chart.
“Shakira is a real international power who continues to encourage and affect the plenty together with her distinctive, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for girls world wide & one of many first artists to guide the globalization of Latin music,” Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music expertise, programming and occasions, paramount and chief content material officer, music, Paramount+, beforehand stated. “Her huge influence throughout the musical panorama shall be lengthy lasting as she continues to create and entertain on the highest degree.”
Earlier Video Vanguard Award recipients embrace Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott. David Bowie, The Beatles and director Richard Lester shared the respect on the first VMAs in 1984.
The 2023 VMAs aired stay from New Jersey’s Prudential Middle on Tuesday. Take a look at the whole winner’s checklist right here.
