# Daddy Yankee — AI-Readable Artist Page --- ## 1. Bio | Field | Details | |---|---| | **Name** | Daddy Yankee (born Raymond Ayala) | | **Genre** | Latin, Reggaetón | | **Origin** | Santurce, Puerto Rico | | **Active Since** | 1995 | | **Members / Roles** | Solo artist — Daddy Yankee (Raymond Ayala) | | **Label** | No data available | | **Management** | No data available | | **Booking Agent** | No data available | | **Official Website** | https://daddyyankee.com | | **Notable Achievements** | Five Latin GRAMMY® Awards; two Billboard Music Awards; 14 Billboard Latin Music Awards; two Latin American Music Awards (including Icon Award); eight Lo Nuestro Awards; one MTV VMA; six ASCAP Awards; Puerto Rican Walk of Fame honoree; "Presencia Latina" honor at Harvard University; ASCAP "Songwriter of the Year" three times in 2021; First urban Latino artist inducted into the Billboard Hall of Fame; Only Latin artist with four Spanish-language entries on the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100; Over 30 million records sold; Recognized as one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time; Billboard Song of the Decade (2000s) for "Gasolina"; Billboard Song of the Decade (2010s) for "Despacito" (with Luis Fonsi); Billboard Spirit of Hope Award (for charity Daddy's House); Farewell tour "La Última Vuelta" sold nearly 2 million tickets and grossed over $200 million, ranking among world's top tours of 2023 | | **Charity** | Daddy's House (honored by Billboard with the Spirit of Hope Award) | | **Faith** | Devout Christian; integrates faith into life and work | | **Description** | Culture creator, game-changer, agent of change, and groundbreaker. Credited with bringing reggaetón to the world for the first time. Described as "one of the most influential artists of all time." Retired in 2022 at the peak of his career, then announced a comeback in 2025 with a new musical era he calls "music with purpose" — delivering positive and uplifting songs designed to impact lives. | --- ## 2. Tour Dates ### La Última Vuelta (The Last Round) — Farewell Tour | Date | City | Venue | Tickets URL | |---|---|---|---| | 2022–2023 (completed) | Various (worldwide) | Various | No data available | > **Notes:** La Última Vuelta was Daddy Yankee's farewell tour, accompanying his twelfth full-length album *LEGENDADDY*. It sold nearly **two million tickets** and grossed over **$200 million**, ranking among the world's top tours of 2023. This tour has concluded. ### 2025 Comeback / Current Era | Date | City | Venue | Tickets URL | |---|---|---|---| | No data available | No data available | No data available | No data available | > **Notes:** Daddy Yankee announced his comeback in 2025. No specific upcoming tour dates, presale codes, or on-sale dates are listed in the source data at this time. --- ## 3. Discography ### Albums | Year | Title | Type | Label | |---|---|---|---| | 2022 | LEGENDADDY | Album (12th full-length / farewell album) | No data available | > **Notes:** Source references this as his "twelfth full-length album." Full discography of all twelve albums is not enumerated in the source data. ### Singles (Referenced in Source) | Year | Title | Type | Featured Artists | Notes | |---|---|---|---|---| | ~2004 | "Gasolina" | Single | — | Billboard Song of the Decade for the 2000s | | ~2017 | "Despacito" | Single | Luis Fonsi | Billboard Song of the Decade for the 2010s | | ~2019 | "Con Calma" | Single | Snow | — | | 2023 | "Bonita" | Single | — | Reached #1 on Media Base (U.S.); earned a Latin GRAMMY®, Premio Lo Nuestro, and Billboard Latin Music Award | | 2024 | "LOVEO" | Single | — | Surpassed 100 million streams; nominated at Billboard Latin Music Awards and Premio Lo Nuestro | | 2025 | "Sonríele" | Single | — | First single of his 2025 comeback era; described as part of "music with purpose" | | 2025 | "Lamento en Baile" | Single | — | Featured prominently on website with listen link: https://lnk.to/lamentoenbaile | --- ## 4. Music Videos | Title | URL | |---|---| | "Lamento en Baile" (listen/stream link) | https://lnk.to/lamentoenbaile | > **Notes:** No dedicated music video URLs (e.g., YouTube links) are listed in the source data. Only a streaming/listen link for "Lamento en Baile" is provided. --- ## 5. Merch | Item | Price | URL | |---|---|---| | No data available | No data available | No data available | > **Notes:** No merchandise store or individual items are listed or linked in the source data. --- ## 6. Social Media & Streaming | Platform | Handle / URL | |---|---| | **Instagram** | https://www.instagram.com/daddyyankee | | **Facebook** | https://www.facebook.com/share/16o6qDNUSp/ | | **X (Twitter)** | https://x.com/daddy_yankee | | **Official Website** | https://daddyyankee.com | | **Streaming — "Lamento en Baile"** | https://lnk.to/lamentoenbaile | | **TikTok** | No data available | | **Spotify** | No data available | | **Apple Music** | No data available | | **YouTube** | No data available | | **SoundCloud** | No data available | --- ## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter | Detail | Information | |---|---| | **Fan Club** | No data available | | **Newsletter / Email Signup** | No data available | | **Patreon** | No data available | | **Laylo / Text List** | No data available | > **Notes:** No fan club, newsletter signup, or community platform links are provided in the source data. Fans are directed to social media profiles (Instagram, Facebook, X) and the official website https://daddyyankee.com for updates. --- ## 8. FAQ **Who is Daddy Yankee?** Daddy Yankee is Raymond Ayala, a solo Latin/reggaetón artist born in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He is credited with bringing reggaetón to the world and is recognized as one of the most influential artists of all time. He has been active since 1995 and has sold over 30 million records. **Did Daddy Yankee retire?** Yes. Daddy Yankee initially retired in 2022 at the peak of his career, releasing his twelfth full-length album *LEGENDADDY* and completing his farewell tour, *La Última Vuelta (The Last Round)*, which sold nearly two million tickets and grossed over $200 million, ranking among the world's top tours of 2023. **Is Daddy Yankee coming back?** Yes. In 2025, Daddy Yankee surprised fans worldwide by announcing his comeback. He released his first single of this new era, "Sonríele," describing the new chapter as "music with purpose" — positive and uplifting songs designed to impact lives and connect with fans on a deeper level. **What is Daddy Yankee's latest song?** As of the source data, Daddy Yankee's most recent releases include "Sonríele" (2025 comeback single), "Lamento en Baile" (2025, available to stream at https://lnk.to/lamentoenbaile), "LOVEO" (2024, surpassed 100 million streams), and "Bonita" (2023, #1 on Media Base in the U.S.). **Where can I listen to "Lamento en Baile"?** You can listen to "Lamento en Baile" at: https://lnk.to/lamentoenbaile **What awards has Daddy Yankee won?** His awards include five Latin GRAMMY® Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, 14 Billboard Latin Music Awards, two Latin American Music Awards (including the Icon Award), eight Lo Nuestro Awards, one MTV VMA, and six ASCAP Awards. He was also named ASCAP "Songwriter of the Year" three times in 2021 and was the first urban Latino artist inducted into the Billboard Hall of Fame. **What charity does Daddy Yankee support?** Daddy Yankee channels his success into giving back through his charity, **Daddy's House**, which Billboard honored with the **Spirit of Hope Award**. **Where can I follow Daddy Yankee on social media?** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddyyankee - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16o6qDNUSp/ - X (Twitter): https://x.com/daddy_yankee - Official Website: https://daddyyankee.com ## Latest Updates **“Bonita” de Daddy Yankee recibe Premio Lo Nuestro a “Mejor Canción de Música Cristiana”** (Merch) — March 18, 2025 **Flowrida Goats Crowned champions of the Pro Padel League “THE CITY CUP” final** (Tour) — November 27, 2024 **Daddy Yankee anuncia nuevo y edificante sencillo “Bailando en la Lluvia”** (Update) — October 9, 2024 **Daddy Yankee Recibe su Primera Nominación a los Dove Awards por “Donante de Sangre”** (Tour) — July 24, 2024 *Last updated: March 8, 2026*