Shakira’s Song with Karol G Makes History on Billboard Global

Karol G and Shakira's new collaboration song titled "TQG" has reached the top of the charts globally, making it the biggest song in the world right now as it debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts (dated March 11).

Billboard pointed out that this is the first time either Colombian singer made it to No. 1 in these rankings. The song is notable as the two talked about their famous exes and the messy breakups that came from their respective relationships. Shakira dated famous Spanish soccer star Gerard Pique, while Karol G dated rapper Anuel AA.

These two Billboard rankings are based on streaming and sales activity from over 200 countries and territories around the world and then compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data during the Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States.

"TQG" started out strong in the Global 200 charts and is now ranked ninth all-time in that very chart, with the song being streamed 158.4 million times. Only acts like BTS, Miley Cyrus, BLACKPINK, and Adele have had more streams than theirs as of the moment.

Karol G Elated at the Success of 'TQG' and Thanks Fans and Shakira

Karol G has now learned how successful her song with Shakira has become and has finally reacted to its success, according to Marca. She recently came out to thank everyone for the song's massive success, including her fellow Colombian, Shakira, whom she collaborated with.

"How it all started... how it's going," the singer wrote, adding, "There are no words to describe this moment."

She added that this was her first global number one song, and she did it with Shakira, who knows how she feels. She then thanked her fans for the "infinite love" she and her fellow Colombian have received thanks to the song and its success.

'TQG' was All About Shakira and Karol G's Exes

Shakira and Karol G. laid bare what their respective exes had done to them with "TQG" or "Te Quedó Grande," which translates to "too much for you." The song is part of Karol G's new album, "MAÑANA SERá BONITO."

The Colombian singer addressed her Puerto Rican ex, stating that he had found a new girl and is supposedly doing great, but he keeps on looking at Karol G's Instagram stories. Genius pointed out that this was just the song's opening salvo.

Shakira then sings for the first time in the song, singing that she has now moved on while referencing that time Pique tried to get her back.

"Even my life got better. You're no longer welcome here I saw what your girlfriend said about me I'm not even upset, I laugh, I laugh." she sang.

When the chorus hits, Karol G addresses her ex again, singing, "Baby, what happened? (Happened), weren't you doing great? (Ah) Why are you looking for me? (Ayy) You know I don't make any mistakes twice."

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Written by: Rick Martin

WATCH: KAROL G, Shakira - TQG (Official Video) - KAROL G