Did Jennifer Lopez Finally Praise Shakira’s Musical Talent at the 2025 Grammys? Here’s What We Found

At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira shared the spotlight once again, marking a significant reunion. Lopez presented Shakira with the Best Latin Pop Album award for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, celebrating a milestone achievement in the Colombian star’s career. Yet while the moment captured media attention, no specific public comments from Lopez about Shakira’s musical talent were recorded at the event.

A “Sweet Reunion” on Music’s Biggest Night

The Grammy ceremony was hailed as a “sweet reunion” and a “powerful moment” by outlets like Marca and E! Online. Lopez’s presentation speech included a general statement about the global reach of music: “In any language, music’s biggest night only gets bigger and better when it brings us the whole world of music.” However, it did not include a direct acknowledgment of Shakira’s artistic skills.

Lopez’s visible enthusiasm for Shakira’s live performance—a medley of “Ojos Así” and “Bzrp Sessions” featuring her signature belly dance—was evident. According to Marca, Lopez’s clapping and cheering were seen as a “seal of approval.” This display of support, while subtle, suggested respect and appreciation, even though it stopped short of overtly praising Shakira’s musical abilities.

Searching for a Clear Compliment

Efforts to uncover any direct statements from Lopez about Shakira’s talent in 2025 have yielded little. Searches of entertainment news, interviews, and social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) turned up no results of Lopez specifically commenting on Shakira’s artistry. Major publications, including People and Hola, focused on the celebratory reunion and award presentation rather than any discussion of Shakira’s musical prowess.

Historically, the two performers have maintained a complicated relationship. Their 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show remains a celebrated highlight of their careers, and Lopez has previously called it “a beautiful thing” in interviews. However, Lopez’s initial reaction to sharing the stage, revealed in her 2022 Netflix documentary Halftime, was less positive. Despite initial friction, Lopez emphasized her “respect and admiration” for Shakira, as reported by Marca in 2022.

Support Without Specific Praise

While Lopez’s actions—presenting Shakira with her Grammy and enthusiastically cheering her performance—demonstrated clear support, there is no public record in 2025 of Lopez explicitly praising Shakira’s musical talent. The two have a history of mutual respect and collaboration, but their recent Grammy reunion was more about celebrating Shakira’s success and legacy rather than a platform for artistic endorsements.

In the absence of direct comments, Lopez’s visible support at the Grammys speaks volumes about the mutual respect they share. Their shared moments, both on stage and in public appearances, continue to affirm their professional camaraderie, even if Lopez’s views on Shakira’s musical talent remain unspoken for now.