Shakira hospitalized after struggling stomach points as she publicizes cancellation of Peru live performance
Shakira has revealed she is ‘currently hospitalized’ after suffering abdominal issues on Saturday night.
The Hips Don’t Lie songstress, 48, announced she was taken to the ER last night in a statement posted to her Instagram Stories.
Shakira has also revealed she is now cancelling her show in Lima, Peru today after doctor’s determined she was not well enough to hit the stage.
‘I am sorry to inform you all that last night I had to go to the ER for an abdominal issue and am currently hospitalized,’ she began in her statement.
‘The doctors whose care I am currently under have communicated that I am not in good enough condition to perform this evening.’
‘I am very sad to not be able to take the stage today. I’ve been looking forward to reuniting with my incredible fans here in Peru.’
Shakira has revealed she is ‘currently hospitalized’ after suffering abdominal issues on Saturday night; pictured at this year’s Grammys
‘I hope to be released and well tomorrow so I’m able to perform,’ she continued in the statement.
‘My team and the promoters are already working on a new date to communicate to you.’
‘Thank you all for your understanding. I love you all,’ she wrote, signing off with ‘Shak.’
The singer is currently in the midst of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour – which officially kicked off this week on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The tour is her first in seven years and is named after her 12th studio album which dropped last year in March 2024.
Shakira’s next concert is set for February 20 in Columbia, and she will make stops in other countries such as Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Canada and the United States.
The final date in the star’s world tour is set for late this year on June 30 in San Francisco.
Earlier this month, the performer made an appearance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles and Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran notably garnered a win for Best Latin Pop Album.
Shakira has also revealed she is now cancelling her show in Lima, Peru today after doctor’s determined she was not well enough to hit the stage; seen earlier this month in Brazil
During the awards ceremony, she was accompanied by her sons Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, (seen above) whom she shares with ex Gerard Piqué. The former couple split back in June 2022
She was accompanied by her sons Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, whom she shares with ex Gerard Piqué. The former couple split back in June 2022.
Upon taking to the stage to accept the award, the star have a political message in her speech.’
‘I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country.’ You are loved. You are worth it. I will always fight with you.’
Shakira then referenced to her hit 2009 track She Wolf by adding, ‘To all of those women who worked really hard every day to provide for their families, you are the true She Wolves. So this is for you too.’
The beauty also gave a sweet shout out to her sons and gushed, ‘They are here with me.’
‘I’m so proud of you guys, of your kind hearts. Thank you so much for supporting me the way you do. I love you. Thank you.’
During an interview with AP News last yera in
