Overview

• Aleks Syntek said Shakira’s compliments backstage during her Mexico City and Monterrey concerts—calling him “guapo” and comparing his daughter to his sister—left him visibly uncomfortable.
• He recounted that the flirty remarks occurred in front of his wife and daughter and disrupted what was meant to be a friendly backstage reunion.
• Syntek emphasized that he and Shakira have maintained a respectful friendship since collaborating at MTV Latinoamérica in the late 1990s.
• He defended his presence at the concerts by highlighting his 35-year career and longstanding connections with members of Shakira’s band.
• Posts across X, TikTok and Instagram have fueled debates over personal boundaries and the role of humor in celebrity encounters.