At a recent show in Mexico, Shakira had a surprise guest take the stage—and no, it wasn’t another pop star or collaborator. It was her former nanny, Lili Melgar.
Lili wasn’t just a beloved caretaker for Shakira’s family—she was also the one who told Shakira that her then-husband, Gerard Piqué, was cheating on her. 💥 Talk about having your back!
Unfortunately, after revealing the truth, Lili was fired by Piqué. But after Shakira and Gerard split, the pop icon made sure to make things right. Not only did she rehire Lili, she also gave her back pay and included her in the royalties for her fiery hit song “El Jefe.”
In fact, Shakira even shouts her out in the song with the line:
“Lili Melgar, this song is for you, since they didn’t pay you severance.”
During her performance of “El Jefe” in Mexico, Shakira brought Lili onstage in front of a roaring crowd!
Lol! 🤣 Lili Melgar, la ex niñera de @shakira , aparece en por sorpresa el escenario bailando la canción de “El Jefe” 🕺🏻🎶
A qué jefe le dedicarías esta canción 🤭 pic.twitter.com/7lqo5xdVM8
— LOS40 Urban (@Los40Urban) March 26, 2025
Editorial credit: Kathy Hutchins