Shakira labels ex-partner Gerard Pique 'Voldemort' in new song, Internet says 'it's time to move forward'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Shakira has taken a dig at her ex-partner Gerard Pique by comparing him to 'Voldemort', a negative character from the ‘Harry Potter’ series.

The ‘Queen of Latin Music’ and the footballer had been together for over a decade before announcing their split in June 2022. They share two sons — Milan, 11, and nine-year-old Sasha.

Issuing a joint statement at the time, they reportedly said, “We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we request respect for (our) privacy. Thank you for your understanding.”

Shakira slams Gerard Pique

However, it seems Shakira is still hurting since as per a report by Daily Mail, her new album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ will include a song slamming the 37-year-old Pique.

She also reportedly said about him, “Voldemort, that one that shouldn’t be mentioned? It’s hopefully the last song that I will write about this, and to him.”

The ‘Waka Waka’ hitmaker continued, “I felt that there was still something there, stuck in my throat, and I needed to get it out.”

“I played it to the marketing head at Sony and he started crying. I’d never seen a man cry in my studio before,” she added.

Shakira says she ‘sacrificed’ many things for Gerard Pique

This came as the mother-of-two in an interview recently opened up about her heartbreak.

She said, as per PEOPLE, “For a long time I put my career on hold, to be next to Gerard, so he could play football. There was a lot of sacrifice for love.”

Earlier in 2023, the ‘Hips Don't Lie’ singer reportedly shared, “My priority was my home, my family. I believed in ‘till death do us part.’ I believed that dream, and I had that dream for myself, for my children.”

She went on to reveal, “My parents have been together, I don’t know, 50 years, and they love each other like the first day, with a love that’s unique and unrepeatable. So I know it’s possible.”

“It’s what I wanted for myself and my children, but it didn’t happen. If life gives you lemons, you have to make lemonade. That’s what I’m doing: making lemonade,” Shakira asserted.

Internet reacts 

Meanwhile, people on the internet have showered Shakira with love and support as a Facebook user commented, “It’s really time to move forward, he never married you and he left you for someone else.”

Another user said, “Never give up your career for a man….you lose too much in return, while he continues his journey…Not fair for Shakira bcoz they still split!”

“Never give up your dreams for a guy!!” a third one remarked.

A fourth user stated, “Moral of the story: NEVER put anything on hold for a man!!”

“Feeling for her. Us women are always the ones to give up on things to keep everyone and everything safe. Unfortunately, some men don't appreciate good women,” a fifth one added.

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