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Daddy Yankee
Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, known professionally as Daddy Yankee, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter. Dubbed the "King of Reggaeton" and "Godfather of Reggaeton" he is often cited as an influence by other Hispanic urban performers.
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entertainment · Puerto Rican rapper and singer (born 1976 or 1977) · singer · songwriter · rapper · actor · composer · musician · also Daddy Yankee, The Big Boss, El Cangri, Winchester, Ramón Ayala, Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez
Born 3 February 1976 · Q272591
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2026· 8 entries
Published video “Tamo’en contentura PR’ - 🏝️🇵🇷”.
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Published video “Gracias @teddyswims 🙌🏼 Todo en el tiempo de Dios”.
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Published video “Seguimos elevando el legado. Seguimos haciendo historia.”.
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Published video “En los momentos que eliges no rendirte Daddy Yankee reflexiona durante su caminata de gratitud”.
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Published video “Daddy Yankee - Toy Hermoso (Video Oficial)”.
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Yahoo: Daddy Yankee in 20 Songs: Three Decades of Hits
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Published video “Daddy Yankee Feat. Alex Zurdo (Video Oficial)”.
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2025· 11 entries
Published video “Arrancamos el año 2026 conmigo EN VIVO desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🔥”.
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Published video “La historia detrás de Jezabel y Judas #daddyyanke #lamentoenbaile”.
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Published video “Daddy Yankee - Jezabel Y Judas (Video Oficial)”.
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During the half-time show of Dolphins vs Commanders played in Madrid, Spain he praised: God bless Spain, Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life ("Dios bendiga a España, Jesús es el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida
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NFL: Global hit-making producer BIZARRAP, Latin music icon Daddy Yankee tapped for halftime at NFL’s first game in Madrid
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As a part of Argentine producer Bizarrap's BZRP Music Sessions, he released Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol
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Published video “¿Por Què Sonríele es una medicina? #musica”.
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Yankee released the album Lamento en Baile
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Released album “Lamento en baile”.
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AllHipHop: EXCLUSIVE: Daddy Yankee’s Wife Wants It All, Including His Stage Name
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Yankee uploaded a teaser featuring American actor Anthony Ramos, who asks Daddy Yankee if he's ready, to which he replies, "I'm back
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2024· 3 entries
Ayala revealed on his Instagram page that he and his wife were divorcing after nearly 30 years of marriage
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clickondetroit.com: Daddy Yankee's memoir, 'ReaDY! The Power To Change Your Story,' will be out in April
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Yankee released the single "Donante de Sangre"
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2023· 5 entries
MadameNoire: Daddy Yankee Gives Up Reggaeton, Dedicating Life To Christ
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AllHipHop: Daddy Yankee Retiring From Reggaeton To Serve Jesus Christ: “I Will Live For Him”
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USA Today: Daddy Yankee says he's devoting himself to Christianity after retirement: 'Jesus lives in me'
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After completing his final stage performance on his "La Meta" tour in Puerto Rico, but later returned to music with the release of Lamento en Baile in 2025
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Rauw Alejandro released the single "Panties y Brasieres" with Yankee
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2022· 2 entries
Released album “LEGENDADDY”.
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Daddy Yankee announced his seventh and final studio album Legendaddy, which released on March 24, alongside its supporting tour, due to run from August to December
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2021· 1 entry
Awarded Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame (2021).
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2020· 3 entries
Released album “2K20 Part 3”.
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Released album “2K20 Part 2”.
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Released album “2K20 Part 1”.
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2019· 2 entries
Released album “Con calma & mis grandes éxitos”.
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Daddy Yankee presented the HR Derby Champ medallion to Pete Alonso upon his winning the MLB HR Derby on July 8, 2019.
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2018· 1 entry
Awarded Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song for Dura (2018).
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2017· 8 entries
Awarded Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year for Despacito (2017).
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Awarded Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance for Despacito (2017).
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Awarded Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year for Despacito (2017).
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After 97 days, becoming the second-fastest video on the site to reach the milestone behind Adele's "Hello"
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Daddy Yankee collaborated with the Latin pop singer Luis Fonsi on the single "Despacito", which became the first Spanish-language song to top the Billboard Hot 100 since "Macarena", in 1996
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Daddy Yankee, in collaboration with Latin pop singer Luis Fonsi, released the hit single "Despacito"
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In 2017, Daddy Yankee donated $100,000 to the Food Bank of Puerto Rico after the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria.
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Daddy Yankee donated $100,000 to the Food Bank of Puerto Rico after the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria
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2016· 1 entry
Daddy Yankee was awarded the "Industry Leader Award" during the 2016 Latin Billboard Awards
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2014· 3 entries
Released his first totally English single called "This Is Not A Love Song" featuring new rapper Duncan
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It was released another single called "Palabras Con Sentido" (Spanish for "Words With Sentiments"), which defends reggaeton and urban music of all the accusations of being a "society poison"
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The single "Ora por Mí" (Spanish for "Pray for Me") was released as part of the King Daddy's bonus tracks and uses the Scorpions' "Send Me An Angel" instrumental, with a rap sampler
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2013· 7 entries
Released album “King Daddy”.
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Daddy Yankee released a mixtape entitled "King Daddy", produced by Los de la Nazza (Musicólogo & Menes), as part the Imperio Nazza Mixtapes series and was released as a digital-format only
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Daddy Yankee performed in the 2013 Viña del Mar International Song Festival, to a sold-out audience
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Wisin & Yandel collaborated in the remix of "Limbo"
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Daddy Yankee performed on his Prestige World Tour, touring several countries in Europe including, Spain, Germany, France and Italy
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Released music videos of "El Amante" featuring J Alvarez, "Summertime" and "Noche de los Dos" featuring Natalia Jimenez, with millions of views on YouTube
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The three artists performed songs like "Hipnotízame", "Mayor Que Yo" and "Noche de Entierro" in two concerts (one in Puerto Rico and another in Colombia)
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2012· 2 entries
Released album “Prestige”.
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Daddy Yankee and Nicky Jam reconciled and performed in various concerts together
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2011· 2 entries
And was a number one hit on the Billboard Latin Charts and the Latin Songs chart
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And peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Latin Charts
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2010· 3 entries
Released album “Mundial”.
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And topped the Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay
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Daddy Yankee participated in the song "Somos El Mundo 25 Por Haiti", by providing the rap vocals alongside rapper Pitbull
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2009· 5 entries
In order to promote his ninth album, Mundial
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Awarded Billboard Spirit of Hope Award (2009).
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Received the Spirit of Hope Award as part of the Latin Billboard Music Awards ceremony
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Performed at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile
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Released album “Talento de Barrio: M.U.N.D.I.A.L.”.
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2008· 7 entries
Ayala endorsed John McCain of the Republican Party in the 2008 United States presidential election, stating that McCain was a "fighter for the Hispanic community"
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His soundtrack album Talento De Barrio for the eponymous film was released
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Released album “Talento de barrio”.
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Was presented with a "Latino of the Year Award" by the student organization Presencia Latina of Harvard College, receiving it for his work with Puerto Rican youth and creating Corazón Guerrero
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Ayala announced in a Baloncesto Superior Nacional press conference that he had bought part of the Criollos de Caguas' ownership
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Ayala participated in a campaign to promote voting in the 2008 general elections in Puerto Rico
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“we canNOT drill our way out of this energy crisis”
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2007· 3 entries
Released album “El cartel: The Big Boss”.
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In 2007, Daddy Yankee became the spokesperson of the environmental organization "Yo Limpio a Puerto Rico" (I Clean Puerto Rico) founded by Ignacio Barsottelli.
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Daddy Yankee became the spokesperson of the environmental organization "Yo Limpio a Puerto Rico" (I Clean Puerto Rico) founded by Ignacio Barsottelli
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2006· 4 entries
Daddy Yankee was named one of the 100 most influential people by Time, which cited the 2 million copies of Barrio Fino sold, Daddy Yankee's $20 million contract with Interscope Records, and his Pepsi endorsement
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Spoke about his relationship with his wife, Mireddys González, and children in an interview with María Celeste Arrarás in Al Rojo Vivo
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Released album “Colección 2006”.
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Released album “Tormenta tropical, Volume One”.
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2005· 8 entries
Released Barrio Fino en Directo, a live record and the follow-up of Barrio Fino
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Released album “Barrio fino en directo”.
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Awarded Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album for Barrio Fino (2005).
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Where he performed a mix of three of his songs in a duet with P
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Released album “Ahora le toca al cangri live”.
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“honor, but it must be done the right way.”
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Became the first Latin artist to sign a deal with Reebok, in order to produce accessories, including the licensed clothing line "DY", which was released in 2006
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Daddy Yankee won several international awards, making him one of the most recognized reggaeton artists within the music industry
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2004· 3 entries
Released album “Barrio fino”.
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Released album “Los hits y unreleased”.
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Due to personal issues and creative differences
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2003· 3 entries
Released album “Los Homerun-es”.
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Daddy Yankee released a compilation album named Los Homerun-es, which contains his first charted single ("Segurosqui"), five new songs and 12 remakes of DJ Playero's albums songs
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Daddy Yankee collaborated for the first time with the prestigious reggaeton producers Luny Tunes on the album Mas Flow, with his commercial success song "Cógela Que Va Sin Jockey" (a
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2002· 1 entry
Released album “El cangri.com”.
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2001· 1 entry
Released album “El cartel II: Los cangris”.
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2000· 1 entry
Daddy Yankee formed an unofficial duo called "Los Cangris" with Nicky Jam and released several successful singles together
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1998· 1 entry
Released album “El cartel”.
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1997· 1 entry
Daddy Yankee collaborated with the rapper Nas, who was an inspiration for Ayala, in the song "The Profecy", for the album Boricua Guerrero
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1995· 3 entries
Through White Lion Records and BM Records in Puerto Rico
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Released album “No Mercy”.
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Independently released his debut studio album No Mercy
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1976· 1 entry
Born 1976-02-03.
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