Shakira faced significant criticism following her halftime performance at the Copa America 2024 final, with many fans suspecting she used playback.
Performing amid the high-energy atmosphere of the Argentina vs. Colombia match, which was goalless at halftime, Shakira introduced augmented reality elements visible in the broadcast.
Shakira delivered some of her classic hits during her set, but viewers pointed out that the Barranquilla-born singer seemed to rely heavily on playback throughout most of her performance. Additionally, her choreography closely resembled her previous Super Bowl halftime show.
Initially slated as a 25-minute spectacle, the performance fell short, lasting slightly less and featuring only four songs, leading to a lacklustre reception from many fans. The shortened show included hits like “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Te Felicito,” “TQG,” and “Punteria.”
Social media criticism highlighted the apparent lip-syncing and noted that the music sounded like its studio versions. Furthermore, comparisons were drawn to her Super Bowl performance, noting choreography and song selection similarities.
