Shakira clarifies rumors of a rivalry with J Balvin after the Met Gala 2025 | News from Mexico

NEW YORK.- During the Met Gala 2025, Shakira He lived an expected Reunion With his compatriots Maluma and J Balvin. The three Colombian artists shared a moment together that was captured in a selfie published by Maluma and later shared by Shakira herself. Although the image seemed harmless, on social networks Old rumors revived an alleged rivalry between Shakira and Balvin. However, after that night, everything was clarified.

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Shakira and J Balvin are still fought? This was what happened

Through his Instagram stories, Shakira The photo uploaded where Appears smiling next to Maluma and J Balvinwith the message:

With my compatriots together with me! ”

In which he labeled both. The gesture was well received by his followers, who took it as a sample of cordiality and respect Among the three artists.

The photo was originally published by Maluma Within an image carousel of the Met Gala, on its Instagram account, but it was the fact that Shakira will resume and tag Balvin What generated more conversation, since many thought that there was an enmity for years.

Why was it said that Shakira and J Balvin were distanced?

The rumors of tension began in June 2020during a live interview where Maluma, J Balvin and the members of The Black Eyed Peas participated. The theme was a musical collaboration, but in the middle of the conversation, the interviewer asked Which artist had to be more flexible at the time of working.

Will.i.am replied that with Shakirawhich caused J Balvin will begin to laugh Sarcastic.

I’ve never worked with Shakira … I guess so it should be “

– He said laughing

The answer caused discomfort Among others. Maluma even interrupted him and said:

Hey, friend, that’s not funny “

The Black Eyed Peas leader explained that Shakira is very detailed and usually arrives with setting lists for the songs.

Point number 1, this would change this; point number 2, I would do so … “

– told

So, Balvin made fun And he added:

And then you return to point number 1 “

These comments caused discomfort in social networks, where many Users qualified Balvin as disrespectful. They remembered that Shakira had been an exponent to open the Road to Latin artists in the international marketand that he had even invited him to share the stage at the Super Bowl.

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Met Gala 2025 gathered the Colombian stars

This reunion occurred in one of the most important fashion events of the year. The Met Gala 2025 had as its main theme a tribute to Afro fashion. The Three Colombians They arrived with outfits that captured the attention of the international press.

• Shakira He wore a pink cotton pink dress designed by Prabal Gurung. It was a tight model without straps, with lateral transparencies and a large tail. He complemented it with transparent sleeves and gloves.

• J Balvin He used a three -piece pale pink parts of Marc Jacobs, with black satin finishes and a matching hat. This outfit, inspired by the “dandy” style, marked a milestone, since Jacobs rarely wears male figures.

• Maluma He wore a Zoot Suit by designer Willy Chavarría, with emerald green tones and sapphire blue. The look included an emerald and accessories clock that paid tribute to their Colombian roots. The hat was designed by the iconic late hatry, from Mexico City.

The event of the event, organized by Anna Wintour, has a cost of approximately 320 million Colombian pesos. Only the most influential celebrities in the world They receive invitation.