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From diss tracks to building literal walls, to a witch and jars of jam, Shakira’s messy split from Gerard Piqué is getting weird-Lucy Norris-Entertainment – Metro
Things are getting a bit Waka Wak-o over there.
Gerard Pique and Shakira’s messy breakup is reaching new heights every day (Picture: Getty Images)
Singer Shakira and Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué called it quits on their 11-year relationship last year, but it seems things are becoming increasingly less than harmonious for the former power couple.
The She Wolf artist, 45, and sport star, 35, parent two children together – Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7 – and decided to live life apart in June 2022.
Since then, things have taken a turn for the weird. We know, we’re confused too!
Here’s a breakdown of the breakup so far…
June 4, 2022: Shakira’s Hips Don’t Lie, but apparently her husband’s do
The long-term couple announced their separation in early June 2022 amid claims the football star cheated on his musician wife.
Spanish tabloids at the time claimed the split was caused by an alleged affair by Gerard after which he was kicked out of the family home.
Announcing their parting of ways, Shakira released a statement that read: ‘We regret to confirm that we are parting ways. For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy. Thank you for your understanding.’
Shakira and the footballer were together for 11 years (Picture: Getty Images)
September 2022: The singer breaks silence on ‘darkest hours’ of her life
The megastar opened up about her very public split with Elle magazine and admitted the aftermath of the breakup was ‘the darkest hours of [her] life’, revealing music was helping her heal.
She explained: ‘I’ve tried to conceal the situation in front of my kids. I try to do it and to protect them, because that’s my number one mission in life.’
November 8, 2022: The feuding parents agree on custody of their sons
The couple share two sons together (Picture: VIEWpress)
Shakira and Gerard concluded court visits in Barcelona after settling on a custody arrangement for their two sons.
An insider source told People: ‘For eight years they have been living in Barcelona, but she and the kids are moving to Miami, where all her maternal family live.’
It was reported that the agreement took a 12-hour marathon meeting with lawyers to reach and was a bitter battle between the famous couple.
January 12, 2023: New year, new shady diss track
Using music as her outlet, the hitmaker penned an explosive tune that appeared to throw massive shade at her ex-beau.
Shakira chose to collaborate with Bizarrap on the new song titled BZRP Music Session #53 which many assumed took aim at Gerard’s new love interest Clara Chia Marti.
She belted: ‘Sorry baby, I should have thrown you out a while ago / A she-wolf like me is not for rookies / A she-wolf like me is not for guys like you / I’m too good for you, and that’s why you’re with someone just like you.’
The singer penned a ‘diss track’ that was allegedly aimed towards Gerard’s new girlfriend (Picture: Youtube)
Later on, the songstress referenced the age gap between her former partner and the 23-year-old.
‘I wish you luck with my supposed replacement / I don’t even know what happened to you. I’m worth two of 22 [year old] / You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo / You traded a Rolex for a Casio / You’re going fast, slow down / Lots of time at the gym, but your brain needs a little work too.’
January 15, 2022: Witch-y behaviour
Residents in the area of the singer’s Spanish home noticed a new resident on Shakira’s balcony that is said to overlook her former mother-in-law’s house.
The megastar seemingly placed a terrifying lifesize witch doll on the upstairs outdoor area of her home and proceeded to blast her targeted lyrics ‘at full volume’.
In bizarre pictures, Shakira placed a witch doll on the balcony of her home (Picture: SplashNews.com)
Footage uploaded to Twitter showed the Halloween-y figure perched on the mansion’s front balcony while the tune could be heard loudly playing in the background.
January 18, 2023: Shakira’s walls go up
Reports emerged of the Columbian musician’s plans to construct a wall between her property and her ex-mother-in-law’s home.
According to Marca, the singer’s home is connected in some places to her former in-laws’ property and she is now looking to build a permanent structure between the two worlds.
The Spanish outlet released siting claims of cement mixers and construction workers near the Barcelona house.
January 19, 2023: Gerard’s jammy mistake
It seemed the question mark over the catalyst to the breakup was resolved following new claims Shakira discovered her boyfriend’s infidelity inside their kitchen fridge.
According to recent headlines, the star noticed something amiss when she saw jam missing from a jar she kept for herself in the family home.
The pair fought it out in court over their homes and children (Picture: Getty Images)
ShowNews.today reported that Shakira allegedly told a Spanish TV programme, Socialite, that she found out the father of her children was cheating on her because of a jar of the sticky condiment.
The La La La singer revealed there was one strawberry jam she loved to eat but that the baller strongly disliked.
When she finished travelling for work, she supposedly explained that she arrived home and saw that someone had been eating her favourite jam.
Metro.co.uk contacted Shakira and Gerard’s reps for comment.
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