Puerto Rican reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee left fans in shock as he announced his exit from the music industry. Best known for sensational hits like ‘Gasolina’ and ‘Despacito’, the 46-year-old singer revealed that he is quitting the art to devote his life to religion – specifically, Christianity. Let’s take a look at the reasons behind his decision and what Daddy Yankee will be doing next.
Daddy Yankee quits music for religion
The announcement came right after his performance during the final show of his La Ultima Vuelta world tour. He addressed the massive crowd at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan and opened up on how he had found a different purpose in life despite enjoying immense success.
The singer whose real name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez spoke about a “sense of emptiness” within him, which he believes can only be filled through his faith in Jesus Christ. Daddy Yankee had already hinted at his imminent departure with his last ever studio album Legendaddy.
What will the Gasolina singer do next?
Now that Daddy Yankee is done with music, fans are eager to know what he’ll do next. While the artist did not spill any details about his professional future, he did say that he will embark on a new beginning under his birth name, Ramon Ayala. It is likely that he might release Christian devotional music.
Daddy Yankee, Farruko y Héctor el Father encontrándose en el estudio para grabar villancicos cristianos pic.twitter.com/1QELdicv73
— Adrián González (Champi) (@AdrianGonzalezF) December 4, 2023
This career transition from the Puerto Rican superstar has left many puzzled as he was best known for his sexually-charged lyrics and wild party music. However, there have been other Latin artists like Farruko, El General and Héctor El Father who have left music in search of a spiritual calling.
Social media reactions
Fans took to social media platforms like X (Twitter) and Instagram to celebrate the artist’s career that dates back to 1995 when he released his first solo record. Daddy Yankee holds a special place in music as the ‘King of Reggaeton’ thanks to his hits like Barrio Fino, Con Calma and Rompe.
Anoche tuve el privilegio de acompañar al 🐐, al que cambió la música latina para siempre, en su despedida de los escenarios. Fue muy emotivo estar ahí contigo @daddy_yankee Te debo mucho bro, mucho! Disfruta este muy merecido descanso, nosotros seguiremos disfrutando y… pic.twitter.com/xECkCSUsIY
— Luis Fonsi (@LuisFonsi) December 4, 2023
Daddy Yankee who has money and fame gave his life to Christ just shows you that nothing in this world can give you the peace and happiness you’re looking for, only Jesus.
— 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓼 🇭🇳 (@eyedareyou_) December 5, 2023
From Daddy Yankee to Father Yankee https://t.co/hW8q5OJgLn pic.twitter.com/f6FxDtL4hg
— 💎VAVSKII💎 (@vav3k) December 6, 2023
He is synonymous with his international chartbusters like Despacito and Gasolina which make him one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time. The Puerto Rican rapper has also collaborated with big names like Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg and the Jonas Brothers among many others.
