Shakira Baby Rumors Prompted by Boyfriend Gerard Pique's Tweet

Shakira baby rumors has the web unsure if they should send out congratulations or laugh. Shakira who’s expecting her first baby with boyfriend and soccer star Gerard Pique has remained quiet on the rumors that began on Twitter.

According to the NYDaily News,

The Colombian singer’s soccer star boyfriend Gerard Pique announced the birth of their son on his Twitter page early Friday morning.

The Barcelona FC player, 25, wrote in Spanish: ‘Our son has been born! We are very happy! Thanks to all for your messages!”

However, it is being suggested that he was joking around on Dia de los Innocentes (Day of the Holy Innocents) – Spain’s equivalent to America’s April Fool’s Day.”

It appears Pique did not consider Shakira’s American audience when he sent out the tweet. Luckily he sent out a follow-up tweet the next day that all but confirms the rumors are false.

“The baby has a name! His name is Innocent! Happy Dia de los Inocentes to all!”

If the follow-up tweet wasn’t enough to squash the rumors, Shakira was spotted on Thursday doing some shopping in Barcelona…with her baby bump in tact.

When the Colombian singer does give birth it’s likely she will share the exciting news with her fans.

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