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Biography
Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, known professionally as Daddy Yankee, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter. Dubbed the "King of Reggaeton" and "Godfather of Reggaeton" he is often cited as an influence by other Hispanic urban performers.
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Awards & recognition
- Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame · 2021
- Latin Grammy Award — Best Urban Song · 2018
- Latin Grammy Award — Best Urban Fusion/Performance · 2017
- Latin Grammy Award — Record of the Year · 2017
- Latin Grammy Award — Song of the Year · 2017
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- Billboard Spirit of Hope Award · 2009
- Latin Grammy Award — Best Urban Music Album · 2005
Filmography10 titles

MTV Video Music Awards
1984as Self
1984as Self

All That
2019as Self - Musical Guest
2019as Self - Musical Guest

Hell's Kitchen
2005as Self - Restaurant Patron
2005as Self - Restaurant Patron

So You Think You Can Dance
2005
2005

American Idol
2018as Self
2018as Self

Neon
2023as Daddy Yankee
2023as Daddy Yankee

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003as Self
2003as Self

Punk'd
2003as Self
2003as Self

Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World
2024Executive Producer
2024Executive Producer

Los lunes a las 9
2022as Self
2022as Self