Shakira is set to receive the prestigious Video Vanguard award at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards, making history as the first South American artist to be honored with this accolade. This recognition also marks her as the second Latina to achieve the award, following Jennifer Lopez in 2018. Notably, Shakira will be taking the stage to perform at the VMAs after 17 years, continuing the tradition where recipients of the award showcase their iconic hits during the ceremony.
In recent years, female artists have been making their mark in this category, with past winners including Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliot, JLo, Pink, and Rihanna. Shakira’s recent accomplishments include her successful collaboration with Bizarrap, which reached No. 9 on the Hot 100 chart and earned her multiple Guinness World Records, including one for the most viewed Latin video on YouTube in 24 hours. She is also nominated for four awards at the VMAs, including Artist of The Year and Best Latin for her track “Acróstico.” The VMAs are set to take place on September 12 and will be broadcast live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Ref: MSN News
