Relive Shakira's Most Memorable Moments at the VMAs

In 2002, Shakira was already an established force in Latin America and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. But in the States, she had only just released her crossover debut, "Laundry Service," and was still fairly unknown to non-latine audiences. Her performance of "Objection (Tango)" would change that. Not only did the percussion-heavy interpretation of the song show how easily the singer could switch up her sound, but it also provided the perfect backdrop for her to showcase her trademark belly dancing and crowd surfing to a new audience — solidifying the image of the sensual songstress in people's minds for years to come.