Reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee finally bids goodbye to the music industry after three decades in the music industry.
In the span of more than thirty years in the business, it is undeniable that Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, also known as Daddy Yankee, made a lot of fortune because of his chart-topping hits, long list of accolades, and numerous brand endorsements.
Daddy Yankee Net Worth 2022
Dubbed as the "King of Reggaeton" by various media outlets, Daddy Yankee is one of the biggest musicians in the world.
Celebrity Net Worth reports that "Legendaddy" has an estimated net worth of $40 million this 2022.
Selling around 30 million records, Yankee established himself as CNN's Most Influential Hispanic Artist of 2009.
The 47-year-old artist reached a new peak in his career as his 2017 collaboration with Luis Fonsi, and Justin Beiber gave birth to "Despacito," becoming the first Spanish-language song to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100; since 1996's "Macarena."
Yankee is now considered the most-listened artist worldwide on Spotify in 2017, becoming the first Latin artist to do so.
With his massive influence on rising reggaeton artists like J Balvin, Miguelito, Bad Bunny, and Natti Natasha, Daddy Yankee was named one of Times' 100 Most Influential People in 2006.
The same report stated that Yankee has an existing $20 million record contract with Interscope and an endorsement agreement with Pepsi.
As of March 2022, the King of Reggaeton boasts a long list of achievements. Daddy Yankee bags five Latin Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, and four Guinness Book of World Records.
Daddy Yankee Announces New Album Amid Retirement
Despite the announcement of his retirement, Daddy Yankee adds a cherry on top on his award-winning discography with the release of his seventh studio album and its supporting tour.
"Legendaddy" will be released this May 24, 2022, Yankee's first album in ten years.
He will also embark on its supporting tour with "La última Vuelta World Tour."
Starting from August 10 in Portland, Oregon, the five-month tour will see Las Vegas, Dallas, Rosarito, Orlando, Boston, Fort Myers, Guadalajara, Santiago, Buenos Aires, among many cities.
He will cap off his amazing 32 years in the music industry in Mexico City on December 2, 2022. More details about his tour are available on his official website.
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