Current City
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Birth Date
February 3, 1976
Label
Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Big Indie Labels
About Daddy Yankee
Daddy Yankee, born Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor who is widely regarded as the 'King of Reggaeton.' He rose to fame in the early 2000s with his hit 'Gasolina,' which helped popularize reggaeton music globally. His collaboration with Luis Fonsi on 'Despacito' in 2017 became a massive international hit, breaking numerous records and earning multiple awards. Daddy Yankee's energetic style and catchy rhythms have made him a staple in Latin music, and he continues to influence the genre with his innovative sound and collaborations with various artists across different styles.