Ramon Luis Ayala Rodriguez, popularly known as Daddy Yankee, is a world-known Puerto Rican rapper and singer. Dubbed as the “King of Reggaeton”, Rodriguez introduced the said genre to the world of music in 1994. He mentioned that reggaeton is synthesized hip-hop, together with Latin Caribbean music, rhythms with a mix of Spanish rap. The genre also is emerging from his country Puerto Rico. Get to know more about Daddy Yankee and his wife.
Yankee’s fame was not a coincidence of some sort, it is ushered in by his 2004 international hit Gasolina. The song introduced the reggaeton genre to the world making it a global phenomenon. As a result, Yankee became a popular artist selling 20 million copies of his album worldwide cementing his name among the best Latin music artists.
On top of that, Yankee’s collaboration with Latin pop singer Luis Fonsi, Despacito, became the first Spanish song to top the Billboard charts. Additionally, its music video became the most viewed video in Youtube’s history.
Throughout his career, Yankee has won 82 awards upon his 270 different nominations. He won awards like Latin Grammys, Billboard Music, and other Latin music awards. Moreover, he is also a Puerto Rican Walk of Fame Star member.
Daddy Yankee is Married to His Wife Mireddys Gonzales Since 1995
Yankee met his wife when they were still teenagers. They started dating together, and they had their first child prior to their marriage. The artist became a father while being 17 years old.
The couple rarely speaks about their relationship and wedding to the public media. It is speculated that after the birth of their first children, the couple eventually exchanged vows with each other, per the New York Times. It is also known that they tied the knot in 1997 in their home country Puerto Rico.
Despite this, the couple constantly posts pictures of them together on their respective Instagram accounts. The couple also survived the cheating allegations and gay rumors. The couple is married for a span of 20 years. The two share two beautiful daughters and a son.
About Mireddys Gonzalez
Mirreddys Gonzalez first saw the light of day on the 19th of January 1977. There is little to no information on her childhood history and family background. Mireddys has an American nationality but came of Puerto Rican descent. Mireddys started dating Yankee when they were in high school together. She eventually got pregnant with their first child at the age of 17. They officially tied the knot in 1997.
Despite their marriage at a young age, she stayed by Yankee’s side all throughout his career. Their relationship has been ongoing for 20 years.
Aside from being a mother, Mireddys also works at El Cartel Records based in Puerto Rico. She and his brother helped Yankee to achieve the spotlight in the music industry.
Daddy Yankee and Mireddys Gonzalez’s Public Appearances
The couple is always together in most of Yankee’s nominations and awards. The couple shares the majority of their photos on their Instagram accounts, where they keep their fans updated on their romantic getaways. Mireddys also accompanies her husband in his show and tours.
Daddy Yankee and Wife Share 3 Children
If anyone is asking if Daddy Yankee has three daughters? The answer is no.
Yankee and his wife share two daughters and a son. Yamilet, Jessaeelys, and Jeremy Rodriguez are their children.
The Rodriguez family has kept their personal life in the limelight. Yankee stated in a 2006 interview that his children are of ages 7, 9, and 11. Hence, his first child is born right shortly after their marriage. However, Jessaeelys dreams to be a make-up artist and has a Youtube channel.
Since then, there is little to no information about the status of his children. The artist has been private in what he called little treasures. He doesn’t want the public interfering with the personal aspect of their life.