music
febrero 3, 2026
Los 50 años de Daddy Yankee, de "jefe" del reguetón a artista cristiano
Daddy Yankee celebra este martes sus 50 años de vida, tiempo en el que se dio a conocer como 'El jefe' del reguetón
TL;DR
- Daddy Yankee celebrates his 50th birthday, known as 'El jefe' of reggaeton.
- Achieved global success with hits like 'Gasolina' and 'Despacito'.
- Recently transitioned from urban music to Christian music, aiming to 'transform lives' through faith.
- Grew up in public housing in San Juan, influenced by salsa and hip-hop.
- Collaborated with DJ Playero, contributing to the early development of reggaeton.
- Foresaw the global potential of urban music.
- Released influential albums such as 'No Mercy', 'El Cartel de Yankee', and 'Barrio Fino'.
- The song 'Despacito' with Luis Fonsi became one of the most viewed videos on YouTube.
- Announced conversion to Christianity in December 2023.
- Recently went through a divorce and a legal dispute regarding business corporations.