The Latin music icon was joined by L Cool J, French Montana, Diljit Dosanjh, Feid, Bizarrap, Bad Gyal and more
Puerto Rican icon and Latin Grammys Person of the Year Daddy Yankee proved why he’s the king of reggaeton during a star-studded, show-stopping Latin Grammys performance on Thursday night. He revisited classics from across his catalogue and brought out a parade of guests that included everyone from LL Cool J, French Montana, Diljit Dosanjh, Feid, Bizarrap, Bad Gyal and more.
The night before the awards show, Daddy Yankee was honored by the Latin Recording Academy as the Person of the Year. To show that he is not resting on his laurels, he put on one of the biggest and best performances of the night. In a nod to Michael Jackson, Daddy Yankee wore one white-studded glove. He had the crowd on their feet as he performed his seminal hits like “Ella Me Levantó” and “Lo Que Pasó, Pasó.” He performed duets of “Dura” with Bad Gyal and “Rompe” with Feid. LL Cool J then emerged with his iconic line: “Don’t call it a comeback.” Daddy Yankee then jumped into a hip-hop version of his breakthrough hit “Gasolina” that was mashed-up with “Mama Said Knock You Out.” Daddy Yankee’s headlining set at Coachella can’t come any sooner.
Beyond Person of the Year, Daddy Yankee is also up for Best Urban/Fusion Performance at this year’s ceremony for his Bizarrap session. It would mark his eighth career win.
In February, Daddy Yankee celebrated his 50th birthday. The milestone helped kick off an exciting year for the Latin artist, which marks three decades in the industry. Last month, Daddy Yankee released 10th studio album La Postal, which highlights his Christian values and concurrently honors his reggaeton prowess. The Puerto Rican rapper was also named one of the headliners for Coachella 2027, marking his debut at this festival.
“I think that at this stage of my life, I’m really enjoying how I can contribute, and how I can continue growing as a human being. That’s my mission now,” Daddy Yankee said in an interview with Rolling Stone earlier this year. “I think maybe it comes with age, this constant desire to improve in every aspect.”
