| Daddy Yankee, whose real name is Ramon Ayala | | | | musical style. |
| Rodriguez, is one of the most successful reggeaton | | | | The breakthrough for Ramon (a.ka., Daddy Yankee) |
| artists in the world today. Besides winning a Grammy | | | | came in year 2005 when his song 'Gasolina' became a |
| award, he has also sold over 7 million copies of his | | | | smash hit across the globe and led to a Grammy |
| albums around the world. Born in Puerto Rico, Ramon | | | | nomination. Over all, he has released 5 albums, with |
| picked up music at an early age. His music combines | | | | one album titled 'Daddy Yankee Mundial' scheduled for |
| local Puerto-Rican flavor, with a hint of the Caribbean | | | | release in 2009. |
| along with American hip-hop & rap. | | | | Now, as a successful veteran artist in the reggeaton |
| Growing up, Ramon, like many other hip hop stars, had | | | | industry, he is now mentoring other upcoming |
| a tough childhood. He was born in 1977 in San Juan, | | | | reggeaton and hip hop artists. In an era where most |
| Puerto Rico and was influenced by several musicians | | | | stars put their entire personal life out in the open, |
| in his family. His interests turned to underground hip hop | | | | Daddy Yankee has been very reticent about sharing |
| after he was caught in the crossfire of a fight | | | | the details of his family life with the public. He got |
| between local gangs and received two bullet wounds | | | | married at the age of 17 and has three kids, and |
| from an AK-47. This incident left a deep impression on | | | | shares a strong relationship with both his wife and |
| him and had a tremendous impact on his trademark | | | | children. |