Heartbreaking footage shows Shakira storming off stage on Saturday night (September 14) after fans appeared to try and film up her dress.
I think part of human decency tells you not to do this, but unfortunately it still happens, especially when that person is a celebrity because a lot of us 'common folk' seem to dehumanise them.
Fortunately, it doesn't seem like it was a paid-for event to see the 'Hips Don't Lie' songstress, but still fair play for standing up against such gross behavior.
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The 47-year-old climbed onstage at the prestigious nightclub LIV Miami, in Florida, to showcase her new single 'Soltera' which is expected to be released towards the end of the year.
Footage of the incident which led to Shakira marching off stage was captured on camera by revellers.
It shows Shakira dancing on a small stage in a gold sequin dress, busting out her signature moves.
As she partied it up in front of adoring fans - the majority of which had their cameras on and filming her, she appeared to notice one that was shooting a little too low.
Shakira then gestured to the person behind the lens to film her face and not her privates, seemingly giving them a warning as she continued to party.
Then a few dance moves later, spotted them dropping the camera to record underneath her dress - at which point she held the front and back of her minidress and stormed off stage to the VIP section.
Taking to Twitter to defend Shakira, one fan typed: "Shakira can't even enjoy and dance to her OWN song like??"
Another said: "Why do creepy men ruin eVERYTHING."
While a third wrote on the social media platform: "That's truly disappointing behavior. Artists deserve respect and privacy, both on and off stage. It's crucial to ensure a safe environment for everyone."
Filming up someone's skirt in Florida is illegal, falling under the crime of voyeurism.
Lawyer Robert David Malove writes on his website: "Florida Statute 810.145 makes it illegal to secretly record or broadcast someone in an intimate state for reasons of personal interest or sexual gratification.
"Personal interest could include amusement, entertainment, profit, or degradation of the victim (such as "upskirting" or installing a hidden camera in someone's bedroom).
"If your voyeurism offense included a phone, camera, or another imaging device to record the victim's private areas, you would face enhanced criminal penalties."
LADbible Group has contacted a representative for Shakira for a comment.
Topics: Celebrity, Music, Social Media
Joe Yates