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Shakira flees Barcelona after ex Gerard Piqué’s dad serves eviction: report

Shakira has reportedly fled her Barcelona home after being served an eviction notice by the father of her ex-partner Gerard Piqué.

The former athlete’s dad, Joan Piqué, sent Shakira an email on March 13 asking her to vacate the former couple’s home by April 30 or pay compensation, local news outlets claimed (via The Mirror).

The 46-year-old “Waka Waka” singer, who shares two sons with Gerard, bid her home in Spain farewell with an emotional Instagram message Sunday.

“I settled in Barcelona to give my children stability, the same that we are now looking for in another corner of the world next to family, friends and the sea,” she wrote in a post translated from Spanish to English.

Shakira left her home in Spain amid reports that Gerard Piqué’s dad evicted her. Emilio Utrabo/MEGA

“Today we begin a new chapter in the search for your happiness.”

The pop star thanked those who made her time in Barcelona so special, calling it the city where she learned “friendship is undoubtedly longer than love.”

She concluded, “Thanks to everyone who encouraged me there, dried my tears, inspired me and made me grow. Thanks to my Spanish audience who have always covered me with their love and loyalty.”

She was seen with her kids at a Barcelona airport as she left over the weekend. Emilio Utrabo / MEGA
She wrote an emotional goodbye to her home via Instagram. Emilio Utrabo/MEGA
The singer dressed in denim for her Sunday departure. Emilio Utrabo/MEGA

Shakira was spotted looking emotional at a Barcelona airport with her children, Milan, 10, and Sasha, 8, as they left the city with their belongings over the weekend.

The singer, who lived in the Barcelona home with her family for eight years, has reportedly moved to Miami.

Shakira’s little ones are starting school in Florida later this month, according to The Daily Mail.

Gerard’s dad, Joan Piqué, reportedly wanted Shakira out by the end of April. Europa Press via Getty Images
Gerard and Shakira ended their 11-year relationship in 2022. Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images

Shakira’s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment on her departure.

The “Hips Don’t Lie” artist’s exit comes amid her bitter breakup with 36-year-old Gerard.


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Shakira announced in June 2022 that she was separating from her partner after nearly 11 years together.

Gerard moved on with Clara Chia Marti amid accusations he cheated on Shakira. 3gerardpique/Instagram

Page Six reported in January that Piqué allegedly had an affair with his now-girlfriend, Clara Chia Marti.

Shakira seemingly discovered Gerard’s cheating when she realized her jam supply was dwindling, according to reports. She hinted at the jelly ordeal in her “Te Felicito” music video.

Gerard, who met Shakira when he was featured in her 2010 music video for “Waka Waka,” went public with Marti in late January.

Gerard and Shakira’s kids will reportedly start school in Florida this month. Instagram/Shakira

Sharkia seemed to suggest that there was a “place in hell” for Gerard’s new girlfriend and shared how hurt she was in her “TQG” collaboration with Karol G.

In March, Shakira addressed the breakup during an interview on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon,” explaining that she had a “rough” year and put up with “so much crap.”

Despite her heartbreak, Gerard is not apologizing for his actions. He shared last month that he is “very happy” and staying “faithful” to himself.