Daddy Yankee Age, Net Worth, Height, Wiki, Bio, Family

Introduction

Daddy Yankee is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, actor and record producer. He is considered the “King of Reggaetón” and pioneered the reggaeton movement in Latin music.

Bio/Wiki

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez
Also Known As	Daddy Yankee
Profession(s)	Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Record Producer
Date of Birth	February 3, 1977
Age	46 years old (As of 2023)
Place of Birth	Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Nationality	Puerto Rican
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Ancestry & Heritage	Puerto Rican

Physical Stats

Attribute	Details
Height	5′ 11″ (180 cm)
Weight	82 kg (181 lbs)
Body Measurements	N/A
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Dark Brown

Family & Relationships

Attribute	Details
Parents	Ramón Ayala and Rosa Rodríguez
Siblings	N/A
Affairs	Mireddys González (1997-2008)
Relationship	Married to Mireddys González (1995-2008)
Partner/Spouse	Mireddys González (ex), Belinda Peregrín (fiancée)
Children	Jesaaelys, Yamiley and Jeremy Ayala González

Education & Early Life

Attribute	Details
Schooling	Attended Quintana Elementary School and Roberto Clemente Secondary School
Higher Education	N/A
Early Life	Demonstrated musical talent from a young age, inspired by idols like Vico C. Struggled academically as a child, often getting into trouble. Got the nickname “Daddy Yankee” from his father at age 15. Started writing songs and performing as a teenager, appearing on mixtapes.
Early Influences	Musical icons like Vico C, DJ Playero, Brewley MC. Urban culture and street life in his native Puerto Rico. Support from his father who recognized his talent.

Career

Attribute	Details
Debut	Appeared on DJ Playero’s mixtapes in early 1990s, debut album No Mercy (1995)
Significant Works	Barrio Fino (2004), Gasolina, Limbo, Despacito (Remix)
Awards & Nominations	5 Billboard Latin Music Awards, 8 Latin Grammy Awards
Filmography	Talento de Barrio, La Gasolina: Reggaeton Explosion, Real Steel
Voice Work	The Simpsons, Family Guy, Dexter’s Laboratory
Music Videos	Gasolina, Rompe, Lo Que Pasó, Pasó
Tours & Live Shows	The Kingdom World Tour, La Nueva y La Exclusive Tour, The Big Boss Tour
Collaborations	Luis Fonsi, Justin Bieber, Drake, Cardi B, Will Smith
Documentaries	Daddy Yankee: De Cero a 100, The Noise: We Are Reggaeton

Net Worth & Assets

Attribute	Details
Net Worth	$40 million
Properties	Mansions in Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, yacht
Business Ventures	El Cartel Records, clothing line, Zumba fitness DVD
Investments	Real estate, startup companies, ownership stake in a team

Trivia & Miscellaneous

Attribute	Details
Hobbies & Interests	Singing, rapping, writing, baseball, fitness
Controversies	Lyric and album content criticized as vulgar, 2004 US tour opposed
Philanthropy & Activism	Founder of Fundación Corazón Guerrero, helped Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
Public Image	Reggaeton pioneer, King of Latin Urban Music, global crossover success
Personal Challenges	Survived gunshot injury in 2003, temporary retirement in 2007
Notable Interviews	Oprah Winfrey Show, Grammy Awards, Latin Billboard Awards
Publications & Books	El Cartel: The Big Boss, Daddy Yankee: Vida, Leyenda y Campeón Mundial
Personal Anecdotes	Wrote first song at age 13, practiced singing on empty buses as a teen
Quotes	“I’m not a singer, I’m an interpreter because I’m from the streets.”

Social Media & Online Presence

Attribute	Details
Instagram	@daddyyankee
Twitter	@daddy_yankee
Facebook	@daddyyankee
YouTube Channel	Daddy Yankee
TikTok	@daddyyankee

Legacy & Influence

Attribute	Details
Cultural References	Reggaeton often referred to as “Daddy Yankee’s genre”
Achievements Outside Primary Profession	Acting, business ventures, endorsement deals
Mentorship	Helped launch careers of Nicky Jam, Wisin & Yandel
Legacy	Global popularization of reggaeton, opened doors for Latin urban artists