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 …
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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 …
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W hen you’re Bad Bunny, elevators are a careful maneuver. At any point, as the bell dings, you might be recognized, and when you happen to be the most-listened-to Latin artist on planet Earth, the statistical probability of running into any kind of fan — hardcore followers, casual listeners, excited …
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A couple of weeks ago, Bad Bunny was at home, watching Especial Banco Popular, a Puerto Rican show that’s been around for decades and highlights folk music and traditions from the island. The theme of the episode Bad Bunny caught, coincidentally, revolved around someone returning home after time away and …
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Farruko is the first to admit that he’s been on a journey the last couple of years. “I think it’s not a secret that I had a really successful career with a lot of global hits… But what can I say? I think I forgot about myself as a human …
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Jowell & Randy know how to make old-school reggaeton better than anyone. Just ask Bad Bunny, who enlisted the duo for the 2020 masterpiece “Safaera,” or Rauw Alejandro, who harnessed their OG powers on “Ponte Nasty.” But if you ask Jowell & Randy themselves, they say the magic comes from …
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Alexis & Fido have been here since the beginning. But though they’re legitimate OGs of reggaeton, the dynamic performers and masters of the double-entendre are some of the quietest superstars in a genre that’s not quiet at all — though foundational hits like “5 Letras,” “Mala Conducta,” and “El Tiburón” …
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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 …
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Tony Dize made a career out of showcasing the romantic side of reggaeton in the early aughts, landing hit after hit with his light vocals. Songs like “Permítame” and “Solos” became classics that established a softer kind of style that reggaeton singer-rappers in the genre continue to emulate today. Now, …
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This story is part of our Sondio Latino series for Hispanic Heritage Month. Read more here. SUNDAYS IN MEXICO CITY, most people schlep to their nearest tianguis — or open-air markets — looking to end their weekends with budget-friendly debauchery as they wind their way through greasy taco stands, racks …
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