Daddy Yankee has filed a petition to dissolve several companies that he co-owns with his ex-wife, Mireddys González Castellanos, following their contentious divorce earlier this year. A statement from the reps of the reggaeton star — real name Ramón Ayala Rodríguez — cited “deep personal differences” as the reason for …
Read More »Daddy Yankee Sues Ex-Wife for $250 Million, Alleges Mismanagement: Report
Reggaetón star Daddy Yankee reportedly has filed a $250 million financial mismanagement and defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and her sister after he regained control of his music companies, El Cartel Records and Los Cangris, amid the couple’s divorce. In the new lawsuit filed Tuesday in Puerto Rico and obtained …
Read More »Daddy Yankee Announces Divorce From Mireddys González After 20 Years of Marriage
Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González, his wife of 20 years, are getting a divorce, the reggaeton legend announced on Monday. “With a heart full of respect and honesty, I want to share some important news about my personal life,” he wrote on Instagram. “After more than two decades of marriage …
Read More »Daddy Yankee Made 'Unsuccessful Efforts' to Save Marriage 'For a Long Time,' Says Attorney
A day after Daddy Yankee‘s wife Mireddys González filed for divorce after 20 years of marriage, the Puerto Rican star’s legal team is standing by his efforts to save their relationship. “My client holds deep respect for Mireddys González and is therefore prioritizing the preservation and protection of their privacy …
Read More »Bad Bunny, Karol G, Daddy Yankee Transform Reggaeton in Genre-Celebrating Docuseries Trailer
Reggaeton goes global in the first trailer for Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World. The four-part docuseries, premiering Oct. 3 on Peacock, traces the genre back to its cultural origins. The series puts a spotlight on the artists who played a crucial role in establishing reggaeton, while also championing …
Read More »How Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' Fueled Reggaeton's Global Takeover
Daddy Yankee’s original plan was to become a baseball player. When a stray bullet hit him, he pivoted to focusing on his other passion: music. The Puerto Rican star ended up becoming an integral part of the creation and explosion of reggaeton, a Spanish-language genre that fuses elements of dancehall …
Read More »Reggaeton-Shaking Dembow Beat Lawsuit to Proceed After Judge Denies Motions to Dismiss
The lawsuit that could significantly impact the past and future of reggaeton music will proceed to trial as a judge denied the majority of motions to dismiss the legal action involving the oft-sampled 1989 track “Fish Market.” The massive case, which consolidates more than 50 related lawsuits filed over the …
Read More »The RNC's Convention Playlist Is Full of Artists Who Detest Trump
Have you ever looked at Donald Trump and pictured him getting down to “Despacito”? Popping his geriatric kneecaps to “God’s Plan”? Well, the Republican National Committee has. The RNC featured both songs in the first installment of a playlist series aimed at generating hype around its 2024 nominating convention, which …
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