During a recent YouTube video, Mexican singer-songwriter Aleks Syntek revealed that he experienced an unexpected moment when he met Shakira in Mexico City.
According to him, the artist complimented his appearance right in front of his wife: “She told me: ‘How handsome, Alex, what did you do to yourself? You look so handsome,'” the singer recalled and continued with his unexpected story.
Shakira’s alleged flirtation with Aleks Syntek
In an interview for Azteca Noreste, Aleks Syntek even told ‘his exclusive’: “He tells me: ‘Is she your daughter? No, wait… she looks like your sister, you look very young'”. Syntek admitted that he felt uncomfortable because of the Colombian’s repeated compliments to his partner.
The revelation comes against a backdrop of previous tensions: in April 2024, Syntek criticized Shakira’s recent music, expressing a preference for her 90s pop phase and even questioning the personal content in her songs, arguing the possible impact on her children (“This is the Shakira we miss… the new stuff doesn’t make me happy,” he said in an interview for El Podcast + Pedido.
However, shortly thereafter he attended one of her concerts in Mexico, chatted with her and took a photo, which sparked accusations of hypocrisy among Colombian fans.
What does flirting imply for your family relationship?
Syntek defended that his friendship with Shakira is of long standing: he said he has known her since she was a child, having lived with her family and worked with musicians who also collaborated with her.
He assured that his criticisms were aimed at specific issues in his recent music, not at him personally, and that their connection transcends artistic differences.
Syntek reflected on that specific moment with Shakira: while he highlighted the familiarity they share, he described Shakira’s comment as a “flirtatious” situation that made him uncomfortable when it happened in front of his wife.
However, she affirmed that their marriage did not suffer any apparent tension: “The three of us were laughing. It was something light, it didn’t become a big deal”. Even so, she acknowledged that she did not expect such compliments in the presence of her partner, which caused her momentary discomfort.
A case that could happen to anyone
For U.S. Hispanic readers, this story illustrates:
The complexity of public relations when friendship, criticism and personal encounters intersect.
How a personal moment can go viral and fuel discussions of loyalty, professionalism and respect for one’s partner.
It exemplifies the challenges of Latino figures navigating between critical opinions and maintaining friendly relationships in the artistic arena.
Yo de repente me puse muy incómodo porque estaba mi esposa al lado y Shakira estaba muy coqueta
The singer’s discomfort
Aleks Syntek commented that Shakira repeatedly praised him in front of his wife, which made him uncomfortable.
The episode follows years of Syntek’s criticism of Shakira’s recent music and her public statements.
Despite the media tensions, he continues to defend a lasting friendship with the Colombian.
For the U.S. Hispanic community, this encounter reflects how casual messages can impact public and personal perception.
Here you can watch the video of what Aleks Syntek said about Shakira.
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