Shakira and Rihanna are in the media spotlight today. All because, in the midst of the latter's pregnancy, they have been at the center of a worldwide scandal.
What happened is that the Colombian singer has revealed something very personal about her colleague, she has betrayed her. No less than she has revealed her pregnancy, which until now had not been officially confirmed.
Shakira Betrays Rihanna and the Scandal Breaks Out
Shakira is lately in the news for her music and her relationship with her ex, Gerard Piqué, but today it is for another significant reason. No less than because her words have put Rihanna in the spotlight, causing a worldwide scandal.
The 2025 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, promised to be a night of glamour and fashion. But it became the epicenter of an unexpected controversy. It happened when the Colombian singer accidentally revealed her Barbadian colleague's pregnancy before she made it public.
Shakira, who dazzled on the blue carpet in a dreamy pink dress, gave an interview to NBC News during her arrival at the event. In a moment of excitement, she expressed her joy at reuniting with Rihanna and, without thinking, exclaimed, "She's pregnant!"
Realizing her blunder, the artist covered her face with her hands. She said, "Oh, I wasn't supposed to say that."
The reporter's reaction showed surprise at the revelation, as up to that moment, Rihanna hadn't publicly confirmed her pregnancy. Shakira's comment quickly went viral on social media, generating divided opinions among users.
Nevertheless, shortly after the slip, the Barbadian singer made her appearance at the Met Gala, wearing a tight gray outfit that clearly showed her advanced pregnancy. She caressed her belly while posing for the cameras, visually confirming the news without the need for statements or official confirmations.
This will be Rihanna's third child with rapper A$AP Rocky, with whom she already has two children: RZA and Riot. The couple has kept great privacy about their previous pregnancies. Hence, the early revelation by Piqué's ex has been considered by many as an invasion of their privacy.
Social Media Reactions After What Happened with Shakira and Rihanna
Shakira's involuntary revelation has caused a flood of comments on social media. Some users have criticized the Colombian singer for speaking too much and not respecting Rihanna's privacy. Others, however, consider it a simple anecdote without significance, because her pregnancy was already evident by her physical appearance.
In the entertainment world, the situation has been interpreted as a reminder of the importance of respecting others' personal timing and decisions. Even among colleagues and close friends. The relationship between the two artists, who collaborated on the successful track Can't Remember to Forget You, could be affected after this incident, but we will have to wait to find out.