Daddy Yankee Biography, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Children, Songs, Religion, Net Worth, and Career

Daddy Yankee’s net worth is approximately $40 million. A prominent figure in Latin hip-hop, he has sold over 20 million records, earning him the title “King of Reggaetón,” notably with his hit “Despacito.” Yankee has received over 50 awards, including 5 Latin Grammys. He also has a significant social media presence, with over 40 million Instagram followers and 35 million YouTube subscribers.

Daddy Yankee Biography

Name	Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez
Net Worth	$40 Million
Age	47 years old
Annual Salary	$7 Million
Profession	Rapper
Gender	Male
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius

Early Life

Daddy Yankee (born February 3, 1977) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, had a challenging childhood, marked by his father’s struggle with addiction and his aspirations in sports.

Despite initially dreaming of a professional baseball career, an encounter with DJ Playero at age 13 sparked his interest in music. His passion shifted towards reggaetón after being shot in the leg at 17, preventing him from pursuing baseball.

This incident led him to dedicate himself to music, influenced by artists like DJ Nelson and DJ Drako and encouraged by his father, a talented drummer despite his struggles.

Career

In the early 1990s, DJ Playero featured Daddy Yankee in his 1992 mixtape, ‘Playero 37.’ Daddy Yankee’s debut solo mixtape, ‘No Mercy,’ came out in 1995 with DJ Playero’s assistance. His music began to gain traction in the US beyond Puerto Rico.

By 1997, Yankee collaborated with Nas on “The Profecy” and released ‘El Cartel’ and ‘El Cartel II,’ pioneering reggaetón albums. Despite initial limited success outside Puerto Rico, he persevered, adopting the stage Daddy Yankee.

His career peaked in 2002 with the album El Cangri.com, which gained international recognition and US radio play. Its track “Latigazo” hit #43 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart. Yankee founded El Cartel Records in 2004 and released Barrio Fino, the first reggaetón album to reach 1 million US sales, marking his rise to international stardom.

Daddy Yankee’s “Barrio Fino” album topped charts in Latin America and Europe, earning him a Grammy Latino and several Billboard awards, highlighted by the hit single “Gasolina,” which is recognized among the ‘50 Greatest Latin Songs of All Time.’

In 2005, he secured a $20 million deal with Interscope Records and released “El Cartel: The Big Boss” in 2007. He continued to release successful albums, including “Mundial” and “Prestige,” and embarked on the King Daddy Tour after releasing “King Daddy” in 2013.

His 2017 single “Despacito” with Luis Fonsi topped the ‘Billboard Hot 100’ and amassed over 7.7 billion YouTube views. Beyond music, Yankee made his film debut in “Vampiros” (2004) and appeared on the TV series “Punk’d” in 2005.

Personal Life

Daddy Yankee is quite private about his private life. In an interview, he revealed some information about his family. In 1994, he first met Puerto Rican girl Mirredys Gonzalez Ayala, and they married.

When Yankee was 17, he welcomed his first child, a daughter named Yamilette, with Mirredys. Today, they have three children, Yamilette, Jessaelyss, and Jeremy, and the family is living a luxurious life together.

Net Worth

With a $40 million net worth, Daddy Yankee is a leading Puerto Rican artist on Spotify, with over 50 million monthly listeners. His earnings come from music, YouTube views, and endorsements, including deals with Reebok and Pepsi. He significantly profits from concerts, merchandise, and a personal YouTube channel.