The rise of Latin music in recent years can be attributed to many different artists throughout the years, but one of the Latin artists many will remember is Daddy Yankee, the genius behind the viral hit "Gasolina" and "Despacito."
It's an end of an era because Daddy Yankee is officially retiring. The Puerto Rican rapper who was hailed the King of Reggaeton is turning in his mic for the very last time.
He ended his over-twenty-year reign with a farewell tour the "Legendaddy World Tour," which just wrapped up.
Daddy Yankee first rose to prominence in the late '90s and early 2000s with his breakthrough hit "Gasolina," a fan-favorite which is included in millions of party playlists in 2004.
He is one of the most well-known and successful Latin artists in this generation, selling over 30 million records; Daddy Yankee has a reported net worth of $40 million.
He has numerous awards and accolades under his belt, and while he might be returning, his legacy will live on.
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Daddy Yankee's Lasting Legacy
According to reports, the "Legendaddy World Tour" was highly successful, only coming second to Bad Bunny's "World's Hottest Tour" as the highest-grossing Latin Tour in 2022.
This just proves how influential and popular the Puerto Rican rapper is, and who he's possibly passing the baton to next as the King of Reggaeton.
The tour kicked off in July of this year, and had several stops in North and Latin America, where he reportedly performed in 85 sold-out concerts.
Daddy Yankee reflected on his successful career and retirement during his last show: "To all my fans worldwide, I want to thank you very much for your support and for opening the doors not only to me but to a whole movement from scratch,
"I remember when I was 13 or 14 years old, I was a kid with a vision, many dreams, and aspirations, and as time went by, I saw beautiful audiences worldwide. Looking back, I can say it was worth the effort and sacrifice."
He then took to Instagram to bid his fans, collaborators, producers, and team farewell.
"It was you who gave me the keys to open the doors to make this genre the biggest in the world," he said.
"I finally see the goal. I retire with the greatest of thanks to my fans, my colleagues, all the producers, radio, press, television, digital platforms and to you, especially you, who have been with me from the underground."
