Daddy Yankee

Raymond Ayala, globally known as Daddy Yankee, is a world-renowned singer and dedicated Christian who shares his testimony with younger generations and those in need. He is also a philanthropist advocating for vulnerable children and an accomplished entrepreneur. As a cultural pioneer and transformative figure, Daddy Yankee has consistently inspired, impacted, and influenced generations of creators. An indisputable icon, he remains one of the most influential artists of all time and the first to bring reggaeton to a global audience. Latin music and culture would not look, sound, or feel the same without his contributions.

Throughout his career, Daddy Yankee has received numerous accolades, including Latin GRAMMY® Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards, Latin American Music Awards (including the Icon Award), Lo Nuestro Awards, an MTV VMA, and ASCAP Awards. He has been honored with a star on the Puerto Rican Walk of Fame, the “Presencia Latina” award at Harvard University, and is distinguished as the first urban Latino artist to enter the Billboard Hall of Fame. He was also recognized as one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People. Daddy Yankee also leads his charity, "Daddy’s House," which Billboard recognized with the Spirit of Hope Award for its impactful work.

After transforming the face of Latin music, Daddy Yankee concluded his final tour, “La Ultima Vuelta,” by selling nearly two million tickets and grossing more than $200 million, making it the second highest-grossing tour of 2023's first quarter, according to Pollstar box office reports. In 2023, he made history as the first reggaeton artist to be inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. As an entrepreneur, Daddy Yankee co-owns the Cangrejeros de Santurce baseball team in Puerto Rico and recently acquired the Pro Padel League (PPL) team in Orlando, The Flowrida Goats.