Daddy Yankee

Daddy Yankee, born Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer widely regarded as a pioneer of reggaeton. He helped bring the genre to a global audience with hits such as “Gasolina,” “Rompe,” “Con Calma,” and “Despacito” with Luis Fonsi. With a career spanning more than three decades, Daddy Yankee has earned numerous Latin music honors and remains one of the most influential figures in Latin urban music.