
In any case, we know this won’t be the last we see of the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer. On the day the video dropped, it was YouTube’s number one trending video and currently has more than 30 million views and counting.Įven though it’s been a big year, it was supposed to be bigger, as Shakira was supposed to release an album, but it was pushed back because of the state of the world right now, and is expected to be released in 2021. The bands name did come from a sculpture. Now, thanks to her influence, “GIRL LIKE ME” is already topping trending charts on YouTube. It has long been speculated that the Soundgarden song 'Black Hole Sun' came from the name of a sculpture in Seattle, but according to their frontman Chris Cornell the title came from a phrase he misheard on the news. Global Goal: Unite for Our Future - the festival’s full name - was a benefit concert to raise money for marginalized communities disproportionately affected by the global pandemic. Shakira performed alongside Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Christine and the Queens, as well as Justin Bieber. She was also part of the Global Citizen festival, which was held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Fans also took to TikTok to recreate some of the moves from the show afterwards.

“I want a girl like Shakira, esa Latina esta rica,” sings will.i.am.ĭespite the explosion of other Latino music stars in 2020, it has also been another big year for Shakira that started with her performance at the Super Bowl alongside Jennifer López.

The song’s lyrics also pay tribute to Latinas, albeit in a pretty cliché way. “So they tell me that you’re looking for a girl like me.” My sister is a big fan of you as you can seeMuch love from #girllikeme #GirlLikeMeChallenge /HI2O1rLjiQ
