Shakira was forced to put an abrupt stop to her performance at a Miami club after people in the crowd appeared to ‘film up her dress’, shocking footage shows.
The Colombian singer, 47, was strutting her stuff as she celebrated the launch of her new single ‘Soltera’ when she reportedly realised that fans were pointing their cameras somewhere that they shouldn’t.
A string of stars, including model Winnie Harlow, YouTuber and actress Lele Pons, Brazilian songstress Anitta and singer Danna Paola, were in attendance as Shakira partied at the packed out venue in the US.
In video footage which has since gone viral on Twitter, she can be seen showing off her infamous dance moves as her famous pals and fans watch on.
Shakira let the fans know she had spotted them before exiting the stage at the Miami club (Twitter)
But after completing a spin and turning back around to face the spectators, Shakira suddenly clutched at the bottom of her dress and frustratedly began shaking her finger at fans.
She then gestured towards her eye and again ensured her outfit was protecting her modesty – while letting the crowd know she had caught them in the act – as she looked visibly uncomfortable by the intrusion on her privacy.
Shakira then began dancing again for a few seconds before waving her hand towards the fans in question, signalling that she was calling it a day.
She then stepped off the stage and into the VIP area where she was greeted by her friends and security.
Social media users have been left outraged by the clip.
One said: “Disrespectful behaviour like this is unacceptable. Shakira deserves more respect.”
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The singer was celebrating the launch of her new single with her famous pals (Twitter)
Another fumed: “That’s just beyond gross. Shakira had every right to walk off, no one should have to deal with that kind of disrespect, especially when she’s just out there performing her music. People need to learn how to act with basic decency!”
A third added: “Why did they ruin her vibes like that?”
And a fourth wrote: “That’s truly disappointing behaviour. Artists deserve respect and privacy, both on and off stage. It’s crucial to ensure a safe environment for everyone.”
Laws in the US surrounding upskirting varies from state to state, but in Florida, it is considered as a form of voyeurism.
It is illegal to secretly record or photograph a person ‘in an intimate state for reasons of personal interest or sexual gratification’, according to law firm Robert David Malove.
It explains: “Personal interest could include amusement, entertainment, profit, or degradation of the victim. If your voyeurism offence included a phone, camera, or another imaging device to record the victim’s private areas, you would face enhanced criminal penalties.”
LADbible has approached Shakira’s representatives for comment.
Featured Image Credit: Twitter
