What’s cooking between Shakira and Jimmy Butler? Shakira and Jimmy Butler’s romance is continuing because the singer appreciates how the athlete makes her feel “valued.”
An insider revealed to Us Weekly that the Waka Waka hitmaker’s new relationship with the NBA star has been “getting progressively closer.”
What’s cooking between Shakira and Jimmy Butler?
The Columbian singer, who split from Gerard Pique last year after an 11-year relationship, says Butler is unlike any other man she has ever dated.
“They’ve been getting progressively closer over the past several weeks,” the insider said. “Jimmy makes Shakira smile, and she’s really enjoying getting to know him on a deeper level.”
According to the source, Shakira is drawn to Butler because he is “different from other men” she has been involved with in the past.
“She appreciates how he takes the lead in the relationship,” the insider spilt. “He’s the one who makes plans with her, pursues her, and it makes her feel valued.”
However, the insider noted that it is still not clear if this is a long-term relationship but Shakira is “definitely open to seeing where things go” in the future.
“It’s too early to tell if there’s long-term potential there,” the source added.
46-year-old Shakira and Butler were linked after the singer attended one of his games in May and even recorded a video for the team.
Butler then added fuel to the fire by liking a video of the popstar on Instagram. They were later seen having dinner at the London hotspot Novikov Restaurant & Bar.
“They have been out a few times, but things are very new,” a source said at the time. “She feels happy spending time with him.”
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known mononymously as Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the “Queen of Latin Music” and has been praised for her musical versatility.
She made her recording debut with Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13.
