KEY POINTS

  • Shakira's career in music began in 1991 when she was just 13 years old
  • Some of her songs became hits in multiple countries, including "Beautiful Liar" and "Waka Waka"
  • Gerard Piqué and Shakira met in the spring of 2010 when he appeared in her music video 

Just this week, rumors began circulating that Barcelona's Gerard Piqué cheated on his long-time partner Shakira, and the two are allegedly on the verge of splitting up.

According to reports, Piqué has been living alone in an apartment after getting caught cheating by the singer. The two have yet to confirm their split.

Since the rumors surfaced, many have been wondering about Shakira's career and net worth. Here are the answers to those and more.

The Colombian-born international pop star’s career in music began in 1991. When she was just 13 years old, she released her debut album, "Magia.” The album was a collection of songs she made when she was just eight.

She gained fame in Spanish-speaking countries in the late 1990s following the release of her albums "Pies Descalzos" and “Donde Estan los Ladrones?"

The singer-dancer started gaining popularity among global audiences following the release of her fifth album, "Laundry Service,” which featured hits "Whenever, Wherever" and "Underneath Your Clothes," in 2001. It sold over 20 million copies.

Some of her songs have hit number one on the charts in multiple countries, including "La Tortura," "Hips Don't Lie," "Beautiful Liar" and "Waka Waka.”

Now considered one of the most successful female singers of all time, Shakira has a net worth of $300 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

As of late, Shakira has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide and is considered the second-most successful Latina singer of all time after Gloria Estefan. She is also considered the highest-selling Colombian singer of all time.

Shakira served as a coach on two seasons of the American singing competition series "The Voice" from 2013 to 2014.

Piqué and Shakira met in the spring of 2010 when he appeared in the music video for her song "Waka Waka,” the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

They started dating in 2011 but never tied the knot.

The two share two sons: Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7.

The public figures exposed by the 'Pandora Papers' included the Colombian singer Shakira-- whose lawyers said her offshore assets were legitimate
The public figures exposed by the 'Pandora Papers' included the Colombian singer Shakira-- whose lawyers said her offshore assets were legitimate GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / TOM PENNINGTON