Ever since Shakira dropped her new track “El Jefe” on September 20, it has caused quite a commotion on various digital platforms. What’s making headlines is the song’s lyrics where the singer from Barranquilla takes shots at her former lover Gerard Piqué and his father Joan Piqué. The intensity of these matters has reached unprecedented heights.
While there has been controversy surrounding Shakira, some of her fans have found inspiration in her music videos and have created various works of art, including drawings, paintings, choreography, imitations, and even dolls. One artist, Jose Emery, has gained popularity on social media for creating Barbie-sized versions of the Colombian pop star based on her songs and iconic moments in her career. Emery has already recreated almost all of Shakira’s music videos with his dolls, including her latest release “The Boss.” In particular, he captured the black cowboy outfit that Shakira wore at the beginning of the video, which pays homage to the Mexican tradition. With over 35 million views, it’s clear that many fans appreciate Shakira’s style and are inspired to create their own unique works of art.
This Barbie “boss” is making waves on social media with her sleek black top and matching flat shoes, paired with a sequined fringed miniskirt that sways just like Shakira’s. And to complete the look, she’s got a Texan hat in the same shade adorned with silver jewelry appliqués. It’s no wonder that thousands of users are sharing her pictures in their stories and other posts.
An artist recently shared a post on Instagram announcing the arrival of the northern Shakira doll. The artist created the doll based on his favorite look from the singer’s music video “El Jefe” with @fuerzaregida. The post has garnered almost two thousand likes and several comments from fans expressing their opinions about the doll and related topics. However, Shakira’s new song has sparked more controversy than admiration due to the lyrics, which have generated passionate reactions, especially regarding two specific phrases. Recently, the singer and former soccer player reunited at their eldest son’s game, creating quite a buzz among fans.
It’s quite bizarre and ironic that after working tirelessly all day long, there isn’t a single piece of writing to show for it – it feels like pure torture. People say that no evil lasts forever, but for Shakira, her ex-father-in-law seems to be an exception as he’s still around and not resting in peace. The first line of the statement is pretty self-explanatory – Shakira hints that her love for Joan Piqué goes beyond the realm of the living, but she puts it in a polite way.
The second track on the album is dedicated to Lili Melgar, with the lyrics clearly stating, “Lili Melgar, this song is for you, they didn’t pay you compensation.” This refers to Shakira’s former nanny, who was reportedly fired without receiving the required compensation after she informed Shakira about her partner’s infidelity, which turned out to be true.
Furthermore, the labor exploitation theme of Shakira’s song has sparked a discussion where some workers relate to the portrayal of “bad bosses.” However, Shakira has faced criticism as reports have surfaced alleging that she too has acted like a “terrible boss.”