Shakira has set social media alight with the release of her latest song, a diss track, in which she takes aim at ex-partner Gerard Pique, the retired Spanish footballer.
BZRP Music Session #53 has been listened to more than 65 million times since it was posted on Thursday and generated an avalanche of comments on YouTube.
It is the most-watched new Latin song on the platform's history.
The Colombian star takes no prisoners as she launches into a tirade against Pique, 35, and his new girlfriend, Clara Chia, 23.
“You swapped a Ferrari for a [Renault] Twingo, a Rolex for a Casio,” she sings.
“I wouldn't go back to you, even if you cried or begged me … I was out of your league and that's why you are with someone like you.”
In case there were any doubts about who the song was aimed at, Shakira, 45, sings: “I'm worth two 22-year-olds.”
The track's release was accompanied by a publicity campaign that included an aircraft flying over the Argentinian seaside city resort Mar del Plata, towing a banner containing a line from the song: “A she-wolf like me is not for someone like you.”
Shakira had wanted to resettle in Miami with her and Pique's two sons, Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, but has been ordered to stand trial in Spain, accused of tax fraud.
Prosecutors have requested an eight-year sentence and fine of €24 million ($26 million) for evading €14.5m worth of taxes between 2012 and 2014.
Pique was himself convicted of tax fraud in 2016 and later ordered to pay the tax office €2.1m.
Shakira, who denies all the allegations against her, touched on these in the song: “You left me … with the press at the door and a debt to the treasury, you thought you hurt me and you made me tougher, women don't cry any more, they bill.”
Reactions to the song began trending on social media, where Shakira has tens of millions of followers. It is the third song she has dedicated to the couple's separation, which was announced in June.
The couple were together for more than a decade. They never married and Shakira did not share her estimated $300 million fortune with Pique.
He retired in November after a trophy-laden 18-year career — including the World Cup and European Championships with Spain, eight La Liga titles with Barcelona and four Champions League titles.
He has invested in several multi-million euro business projects. Clara Chia is reported to work for his TV production company Kosmos.
Shakira's style transformation since 2000 - in pictures
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Shakira, in a scarlet jumpsuit, at the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards on September 13, 2000 in Los Angeles, US. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a textured golden gown, arrives at Sony Music's private Grammy after-party on February 21, 2001 in West Hollywood, US. Getty Images -
Shakira, in classic jeans and a red tee, promotes her new album 'Servicio de Lavanderia' on October 11, 2001 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a studded olive jacket, attends the World Music Awards on March 6, 2002 in Monaco. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a pinstriped suit, at the TV Week Logie Awards, held in Melbourne on April 28, 2002. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a distressed denim jacket and beret, is named an ambassador for Unicef on October 24, 2003 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a slogan vest and boot-cut trousers, launches her new album 'Fijacion Oral' on May 19, 2005 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images -
Shakira, in an emerald velvet jacket, with Mayor Alberto Ruiz Gallardon at Madrid City Hall on May 24, 2005 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images -
Shakira, in silk pants and layered vests, attends an after-concert party on June 5, 2005 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images -
Shakira, in an embroidered halter dress, arrives at the 12th annual MTV Europe Music Awards on November 3, 2005 in Lisbon, Portugal. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a patterned halter dress, arrives at the Echo Music Awards on March 12, 2006 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a casual tee and trousers, attends a photocall to launch her new world tour on March 23, 2006 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images -
Shakira, in Hollywood red, attends the Ein Herz fuer Kinder charity telethon gala on December 15, 2007 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a caped tunic and leggings, presents her new album 'La Loba' on September 28, 2009 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a shimmering Gucci mini dress, arrives for the MTV Europe Music Awards on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images -
Shakira, in patterned Versace, arrives at the Bambi Awards on November 26, 2009 in Germany. Getty Images -
Shakira, in gunmetal sequins, attends the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball on December 6, 2009 in London. Getty Images -
Shakira, in sleek suiting, launches her new fragrance S By Shakira on June 22, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a sequin Sergio Rossi dress, attends the MTV Europe Awards on November 7, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a one-shouldered gold gown, arrives for the Bambi Awards on November 11, 2010 in Germany. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a sequinned LBD, attends the NRJ Music Awards on January 22, 2011 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a layered blue and yellow gown, arrives for the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Tribute in Las Vegas, US, on November 9, 2011. EPA -
Shakira, in a metallic strapless mini, attends the 40 Principales Awards on December 9, 2011 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images -
Gerard Pique and Shakira, in a fishtail gown by Dubai's Furne One, at the Fifa Ballon d'Or Gala on January 9, 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a zip-up printed mini, arrives at Hotel Majestic on January 28, 2012 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -
Shakira, in an embellished mini by Furne One, arrives at the NRJ Music Awards on January 28, 2012 in Cannes, France. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a spiderweb-like Zuhair Murad gown, arrives for the Echo Music Awards ceremony in Berlin, Germany on March 27, 2014. EPA -
Shakira, in teal Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 49th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, US, on April 6, 2014. EPA -
Shakira, in Alice + Olivia, attends the 'Zootropolis' premiere on February 3, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. Getty Images -
Shakira, in a two-tone body-con number, presents her new fragrance Dance in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on December 6, 2016. EPA -
Shakira, in gold-accented separates, arrives to launch her latest album 'El Dorado' in Barcelona, Spain, on June 8, 2017. EPA -
Shakira, in a tiger-print vest, performs at the Cedars International Festival 2018 in Lebanon on July 13, 2018. EPA -
Shakira, in a simple jacket and white leather wallet, in Madrid, Spain, on March 27, 2019. Getty Images -
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, in custom Peter Dundas, perform during half-time of the National Football League's Super Bowl LIV in Florida on February 2, 2020. EPA
