Editing Daddy Yankee (section)

== Musical career ==
=== 1992–1999: Career beginnings ===
Often considered to be one of the pioneers within the [[reggaeton]] genre,<ref>{{Cite news|title=Daddy Yankee – Reggaeton Pioneer and Entrepreneur|url=https://www.thoughtco.com/daddy-yankee-reggaeton-pioneer-and-entrepreneur-2141098|access-date=May 17, 2017|archive-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821125405/https://www.thoughtco.com/daddy-yankee-reggaeton-pioneer-and-entrepreneur-2141098|url-status=live}}</ref> Ayala was originally going to become a professional baseball player but he was shot in the leg while taking a break from a studio recording session. The bullet was never removed and he credits this incident with allowing him to pursue a musical career. He first appeared on the 1992 DJ Playero's Mixtape, Playero 34, with the song "So' Persigueme, No Te Detengas".<ref>Cristián Meza, [https://www.eldinamo.cl/entretencion/2022/03/26/daddy-yankee-sus-32-anos-de-carrera-en-7-momentos-clave/ Daddy Yankee: sus 32 años de carrera en 7 momentos clave], eldinamo.cl, Chile, March 26, 2022</ref><ref name="billboard2014"/>  Daddy Yankee would then rise to prominence after his appearance on "[[Playero 37]]" which includes his first hits "Donde Mi No Vengas" and "Yamilette" which he continued to perform live in concert throughout his career until his recent retirement.  His first official studio project as a solo artist was ''[[No Mercy (Daddy Yankee album)|No Mercy]]'', which was released on April 2, 1995, through [[White Lion Records]] and BM Records in Puerto Rico.<ref name="amg" /> Early in his career he attempted to imitate the rap style of [[Vico C]]. He went on to emulate other artists in the genre, including DJ Playero, [[DJ Nelson]], and [[Tempo (rapper)|Tempo]] taking elements from their styles in order to develop an original style with the [[Dembow]] rhythm. In doing so, he eventually abandoned the traditional model of rap and became one of the first artists to perform reggaeton.<ref name="Cultura">{{cite web| url=http://www.prpop.org/biografias/d_bios/DaddyYankee.shtml| title=Biografias: Daddy Yankee| author=Miguel López Ortiz| publisher=prpop.com| access-date=January 5, 2008| archive-date=December 1, 2007| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071201233717/http://www.prpop.org/biografias/d_bios/DaddyYankee.shtml| url-status=dead}}</ref> Throughout the 1990s, Daddy Yankee appeared in several of DJ Playero's underground mixtapes which were banned by the Puerto Rican government due to explicit lyrics; these songs would later be among the first reggaeton songs ever produced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://remezcla.com/features/music/dj-playero-profile-rbma-que-bajo-barrioteca-nyc/|title=DJ Playero, The OG Who Paved the Way For Reggaeton As We Know It|date=September 20, 2019|access-date=May 22, 2018|archive-date=November 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113011045/https://remezcla.com/features/music/dj-playero-profile-rbma-que-bajo-barrioteca-nyc/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2000–2003: Early music and ''El Cangri.com'' ===
In 1997, Daddy Yankee collaborated with the rapper [[Nas]], who was an inspiration for Ayala, in the song "The Profecy", for the album ''Boricua Guerrero''. He released two compilation albums with original material: [[El Cartel (album)|''El Cartel'']] (1997) and ''[[El Cartel II]]'' (2001). Both albums were successful in Puerto Rico, but not throughout Latin America. Between those years, Daddy Yankee released a total of nine music videos, including "Posición" featuring [[Alberto Stylee]], "Tu Cuerpo en la Cama" featuring [[Nicky Jam]], and "Muévete y Perrea". In 2000, Daddy Yankee formed an unofficial duo called "Los Cangris" with Nicky Jam and released several successful singles together. Yankee and Nicky Jam fell apart in 2004 due to personal issues and creative differences.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6745299/nicky-jam-beef-daddy-yankee-drug-abuse-comeback|title=How Nicky Jam Triumphed Over Drugs, Weight Gain and Beef With Daddy Yankee: 'I Was Too Young'|date=September 20, 2019|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 25, 2018|archive-date=November 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113021059/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6745299/nicky-jam-beef-daddy-yankee-drug-abuse-comeback|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.axs.com/nicky-jam-breaks-out-2016-with-his-first-u-s-tour-73886|title=Nicky Jam Beaks Out 2016 with his first U.S Tour|date=September 20, 2019|access-date=May 25, 2018|archive-date=June 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629211201/https://www.axs.com/nicky-jam-breaks-out-2016-with-his-first-u-s-tour-73886|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, Daddy Yankee and Nicky Jam reconciled and performed in various concerts together.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/arts/music/nicky-jam-fenix-reggaeton-interview.html|title=For Nicky Jam, a Second Chance at Stardom as Reggaeton Surges Again|website=[[The New York Times]]|date=September 20, 2019|access-date=May 25, 2018|archive-date=November 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113011038/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/arts/music/nicky-jam-fenix-reggaeton-interview.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2002, ''[[El Cangri.com]]'' became Daddy Yankee's first album with international success, receiving coverage in the markets of [[New York City]] and [[Miami]] with hits including "Latigazo", "Son las Doce", "Guayando" and other songs like "Enciende", which talks about different social problems of the era, mentioning [[9/11]], corruption and religion. In 2003, Daddy Yankee released a compilation album named ''[[Los Homerun-es]]'', which contains his first charted single ("Segurosqui"), five new songs and 12 remakes of DJ Playero's albums songs. that was later charted, "Seguroski", being his first charted single after six of them. In 2003, Daddy Yankee collaborated for the first time with the prestigious reggaeton producers [[Luny Tunes]] on the album ''[[Mas Flow (album)|Mas Flow]]'', with his commercial success song "Cógela Que Va Sin Jockey" (a.k.a. "Métele con Candela"), and ''[[Mas Flow 2]]''.

=== 2004–2006: ''Barrio Fino'' and "Gasolina" ===
[[File:DaddyYankee.jpg|thumb|Daddy Yankee during a concert in 2006]]

Daddy Yankee's next album, ''Barrio Fino'', was produced by [[Luny Tunes]] and [[DJ Nelson]] among others and released in July 2004 by [[El Cartel Records]] and [[VI Music]]. It was the most highly anticipated album in the reggaeton community.<ref name="MTV">{{cite web| url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/yankee_daddy/artist.jhtml?timeline=false#bio| title=Daddy Yankee| publisher=MTV| access-date=January 10, 2008| archive-date=December 17, 2007| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071217151551/http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/yankee_daddy/artist.jhtml?timeline=false#bio| url-status=dead}}</ref> Daddy Yankee had enjoyed [[salsa music]] since he was young, and this led him to include music of genres besides reggaeton in the album.<ref name="MTV"/> The most prominent of these cross-genre singles was "Melao", in which he performed with [[Andy Montañez]].<ref name="MTV"/> The album was described as his most complete, and with it he intended to introduce combinations of reggaeton and other genres to the English-speaking market.<ref name="MTV"/> ''Barrio Fino'' was followed up by an international tour with performances in numerous countries including the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Honduras, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, and the United States.<ref name="MTV"/> The album has sold over 1.1 millions of copies in the United States alone, making it the seventh best-selling Latin album in the country according to Nielsen SoundScan. Also, It had sold over 2 million copies throughout Latin America and worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latin-artists.com/news.php?id=559&is=1 |title=Daddy Yankee Receives Five Gold And Platinum Albums |publisher=latin-artists.com |date=March 13, 2005 |access-date=February 18, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081224235842/http://www.latin-artists.com/news.php?id=559&is=1 |archive-date=December 24, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=11 curiosidades de 'Barrio Fino'|url=https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/11-curiosidades-de-barrio-fino/|access-date=September 27, 2020|website=Primera Hora|date=July 22, 2017|archive-date=November 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113011039/https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/11-curiosidades-de-barrio-fino/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite magazine|date=October 17, 2017|title=Selena Quintanilla & the Top Selling Latin Albums of the Last 25 Years {{!}} Billboard|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8005603/selena-quintanilla-top-selling-latin-albums-ranking-25-years|access-date=September 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017153546/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8005603/selena-quintanilla-top-selling-latin-albums-ranking-25-years|archive-date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

During this same time, Daddy Yankee was featured in [[N.O.R.E.]]'s single "[[Oye Mi Canto]]" which hit number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; a record for a reggaeton single at the time.<ref name="N.O.R.E.">{{cite magazine| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bBMEAAAAMBAJ&q=oye+mi+canto+reggaeton+record&pg=PA33 |title=N.O.R.E Sings 'Hear my Song' — And Everybody Listens |magazine=Billboard|date=November 27, 2004}}</ref> Other successful featured singles included "[[Mayor Que Yo]]" and "[[Los 12 Discípulos]]".

In 2005, Daddy Yankee won several international awards, making him one of the most recognized reggaeton artists within the music industry.<ref name="Univision">{{cite web| url=http://www.univision.com/uv/music/1541678/Daddy_Yankee/biografia;jsessionid=5EXMBJUDKMDFACWIAAOCFEYKZAAB0IWC| title=Daddy Yankee: Biografía| publisher=Univision| access-date=January 7, 2008}}</ref> The first award of the year was [[Lo Nuestro Awards]] within the "Album of the Year" category, which he received for ''Barrio Fino''.<ref name="Univision"/> In this event he performed "[[Gasolina]]" in a performance that was described as "innovative".<ref name="Univision"/> ''Barrio Fino'' also won the "Reggaeton Album of the Year" award in the Latin ''Billboard'' that took place on April 28, 2005,<ref name="Univision"/> where he performed a mix of three of his songs in a duet with [[P. Diddy]]. The album was promoted throughout [[Latin America]], the United States, and Europe, reaching certified gold in Japan.{{Citation needed|date=May 2017}} Due to the album's success, Daddy Yankee received promotional contracts with radio stations and soda companies, including [[Pepsi]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/yankee_daddy/bio.jhtml| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071123091100/http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/yankee_daddy/bio.jhtml| url-status=dead| archive-date=November 23, 2007| title=Daddy Yankee| publisher=Country Music Television| access-date=February 18, 2008}}</ref> His hit single, "Gasolina", received the majority of votes cast for the second edition of ''Premios Juventud'', in which it received eight nominations and won seven awards.<ref name="Univision"/> Daddy Yankee also made a live presentation during the award ceremony. "Gasolina" received nominations in the Latin Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards.<ref name="Univision"/> The commercial success of "Gasolina" in the United States led to the creation of a new radio format and a ''Billboard'' chart: [[Latin Rhythm Airplay]].<ref name="billboard2014"/> According to Nestor Casonu, CEO of Casonu Strategic Management, "Daddy Yankee and 'Gasolina' triggered the explosion of urban Latin music worldwide".<ref name="billboard2014"/>

The successful single, "Gasolina", was covered by artists from different music genres. This led to a controversy when "Los Lagos", a Mexican [[banda music|banda]] group, did a cover with the original beat but changed the song's lyrics.<ref name="Los Lagos">{{cite web| url=http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=606337| title=Gasolina grupera| first=Nathalia| last=Morales| publisher=Univision| access-date=January 10, 2008| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090104100343/http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=606337| archive-date=January 4, 2009}}</ref> The group's label had solicited the copyright permission to perform the single and translate it to a different music style, but did not receive consent to change the lyrics; legal action followed.<ref name="Los Lagos"/> Speaking for the artist, Daddy Yankee's lawyer stated that having his song covered was an "honor, but it must be done the right way."

On December 13, 2005, he released ''Barrio Fino en Directo'', a live record and the follow-up of ''Barrio Fino''. The album sold more than in 800,000 copies in the United States, becoming the 13th best-selling Latin album in the US according to [[Nielsen SoundScan]] and over 3 million of copies worldwide.<ref name=":2" />

On April 30, 2006, Daddy Yankee was named one of the 100 most influential people by ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'', which cited the 2 million copies of ''Barrio Fino'' sold, Daddy Yankee's $20 million contract with [[Interscope Records]], and his Pepsi endorsement.<ref name="TIME">{{cite magazine| url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1187400,00.html| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060618200036/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1187400,00.html| url-status=dead| archive-date=June 18, 2006| title=Daddy Yankee | first=Carolina| last=Miranda| magazine=Time| date=April 30, 2006| access-date=May 12, 2007}}</ref>

During this period, Daddy Yankee and William Omar Landrón (more commonly known by his artistic name [[Don Omar]]) were involved in a rivalry within the genre, dubbed "tiraera". The rivalry received significant press coverage despite being denied early on by both artists. It originated with a lyrical conflict between the artists begun by Daddy Yankee's comments in a remix single, where he criticized Landron's common usage of the nickname "King of Kings". Don Omar responded to this in a song titled "Ahora Son Mejor", in his album ''Los Rompediscotecas''.<ref name="tiraera">{{cite news|last1=Sara Del Valle|first1=Hernández|title=Fuerte "tiraera" entre Don Omar y Daddy Yankee|url=https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/fuertetiraeraentredonomarydaddyyankee-2135326/|work=El Nuevo Día|date=December 5, 2015|access-date=July 24, 2017|archive-date=July 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710225311/https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/fuertetiraeraentredonomarydaddyyankee-2135326/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2007–2009: ''El Cartel: The Big Boss'' and ''Talento de Barrio'' ===
[[File:2009 Billboard Awards Red Carpet - Daddy Yankee - 6,17 sec.png|thumb|Don Omar (left) and Daddy Yankee at the [[2009 Latin Billboard Music Awards|2009 Latin ''Billboard'' Music Awards]] red carpet]]

''El Cartel: The Big Boss'' was released by Interscope on June 5, 2007. Daddy Yankee stated that the album marked a return to his hip-hop roots as opposed to being considered a strictly reggaeton album.<ref name="YANKEE"/> The album was produced in 2006, and included the participation of [[will.i.am]], [[Scott Storch]], Tainy Tunes, Neli, and personnel from Daddy Yankee's label. Singles were produced with [[Héctor el Father]], [[Fergie (singer)|Fergie]], [[Nicole Scherzinger]] and [[Akon]].<ref name="YANKEE"/> The first single from the album was titled "Impacto", and was released prior to the completion of the album. The album was promoted by a tour throughout the United States, which continued throughout Latin America.<ref name="YANKEE"/> He performed in Mexico, first in [[Monterrey]], where 10,000 attended the concert, and later at [[San Luis Potosí]] coliseum, where the concert sold out, leaving hundreds of fans outside the building.<ref name="Mexico">{{cite web| url=http://www.reggaetonline.net/daddy-yankee-concierto-10162007_news| title=Dadddy Yankee arrasa en conciertos en Mexico| publisher=Reggaetonline.net| language=es| access-date=January 10, 2008| archive-date=January 26, 2008| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080126022622/http://www.reggaetonline.net/daddy-yankee-concierto-10162007_news| url-status=live}}</ref> Daddy Yankee performed in [[Chile]] as well, and established a record for attendance in Ecuador.<ref name="Bolivia">{{cite web| url=http://www.reggaetonline.net/daddy-yankee-12032007_news| title=Apoteosico concierto de Daddy Yankee en Bolivia| publisher=Reggaetonline.net| date=December 3, 2007| access-date=January 10, 2008| language=es| archive-date=January 6, 2008| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080106164139/http://www.reggaetonline.net/daddy-yankee-12032007_news| url-status=live}}</ref> He also performed in Bolivia, setting another record when 50,000 fans attended his [[Santa Cruz de la Sierra]] concert.<ref name="Bolivia"/> This show was later described as "the best show with the biggest attendance in history" and as "somehappy that his album had sold more than those of [[Juan Luis Guerra]] and [[Juanes]], and that this was an "official proof that reggaeton's principal exponent defeated the rest of the genres".<ref name="primer lugar">{{cite web| url=http://www.peopleenespanol.com/pespanol/articles/0,22490,1694944,00.html| title=Daddy Yankee, número uno en la lista Billboard| publisher=People en Español| date=December 14, 2007| access-date=January 10, 2008| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080111144205/http://www.peopleenespanol.com/pespanol/articles/0%2C22490%2C1694944%2C00.html| archive-date=January 11, 2008}}</ref>

Between 2007 and 2008, Daddy Yankee made several guest appearances in famous reggaeton compilation albums including [[Caribbean Connection]], [[Echo Presenta: Invasión]], [[Mas Flow: Los Benjamins]], and [[20 Number 1's Now]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/los-benjamins-mw0002397452|title=Los Benjamins – Luny Tunes – Songs, Reviews, Credits|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=January 27, 2018|archive-date=December 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201114332/https://www.allmusic.com/album/los-benjamins-mw0002397452|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reggaetonline.net/caribbean-connection_cd|title=Caribbean Connection – Various artists|website=Reggaetonline.net|access-date=January 27, 2018|archive-date=January 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119120040/http://www.reggaetonline.net/caribbean-connection_cd|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reggaetonline.net/invasion-2007_cd|title=Echo Presenta: Invasion – Various artists|website=Reggaetonline.net|access-date=January 27, 2018|archive-date=January 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119001207/http://www.reggaetonline.net/invasion-2007_cd|url-status=live}}</ref>

He appeared on the 2008 [[Rockstar Games]]' video game ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' as the DJ of Radio San Juan Sounds, with spanglish lines. The radio includes reggaeton songs from Daddy Yankee's colleagues, like [[Wisin & Yandel]], [[Héctor el Father]], [[Tito El Bambino]] and [[Jowell & Randy]]. San Juan Sounds also featured Daddy Yankee's hit "[[Impacto]]".

In July 2008, Daddy Yankee announced that as part of his work, he would produce a cover version of [[Thalía]]'s song, "[[Ten Paciencia]]".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/daddyyankeehaceremixdetemadethalia-212831/| title=Daddy Yankee hace remix de tema de Thalía| author=Sigal Ratner-Árias |language=es| date=July 22, 2008| access-date=July 28, 2008 |newspaper=[[Primera Hora (Puerto Rico)|Primera Hora]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421142416/http://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/daddyyankeehaceremixdetemadethalia-212831/ |archive-date=April 21, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> On August 17, 2008, his soundtrack album ''[[Talento de Barrio (soundtrack)|Talento De Barrio]]'' for the [[Talento de Barrio|eponymous film]] was released. Prior to the album's release, Daddy Yankee scheduled several activities, including an in-store contract signing.<ref name="debutante">{{cite news| url=http://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/farandula/nota/caraacaraconsugenteelcangri-218516/| title=Cara a Cara con su gente El Cangri| author=Aixa Sepúlveda Morales|newspaper=[[Primera Hora (Puerto Rico)|Primera Hora]] | language=es| date=August 11, 2008| access-date=August 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421142651/http://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/farandula/nota/caraacaraconsugenteelcangri-218516/ |archive-date=April 21, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> The album was awarded as ''Multi-Platinum'' by [[RIAA]] on April 17, 2009.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}} On February 27, 2009, he performed at the [[2009 Viña del Mar International Song Festival|Viña del Mar International Song Festival]] in Chile.<ref name="Viña del Mar 2009">{{cite news| url=http://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/daddyyankeedesatolalocuraenlaquintavergara-278721/| title=Daddy Yankee desató la locura en la Quinta Vergara| first=Jorge| last=Zapata| newspaper=[[Primera Hora (Puerto Rico)|Primera Hora]]| language=es| date=February 28, 2009| access-date=February 28, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421142804/http://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/daddyyankeedesatolalocuraenlaquintavergara-278721/ |archive-date=April 21, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> In this event, the artists receive awards based on the public's reaction. After performing "Rompe", "Llamado de emergencia", "Ella Me Levantó", "Gasolina", "Limpia Parabrisas" and "Lo Que Pasó, Pasó" over the course of two hours, Daddy Yankee received the "Silver Torch", "Gold Torch" and "Silver Seagull" recognitions.<ref name="Viña del Mar 2009"/> On April 24, 2009, he received the [[Billboard Spirit of Hope Award|Spirit of Hope Award]] as part of the [[2009 Latin Billboard Music Awards|Latin ''Billboard'' Music Awards]] ceremony.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/conmascorazondaddyyankee-292976/ |title=Con más corazón Daddy Yankee| author=Aixa Sepúlveda Morales| newspaper=[[Primera Hora (Puerto Rico)|Primera Hora]]| language=es| date=April 25, 2009| access-date=April 25, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421143024/http://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/conmascorazondaddyyankee-292976/ |archive-date=April 21, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> The recognition is given to the artists that participate in their community or social efforts throughout the year.

=== 2009–2013: ''Mundial'' and ''Prestige'' ===
[[File:Daddy Yankee in Post-Game Concert at Marlins Park (7082460383 ecc5b76f71 h).jpg|thumb|left|Daddy Yankee in a post-game concert at [[Marlins Park]] in 2012]]

The single, "[[Grito Mundial]]", was released on October 8, 2009, in order to promote his ninth album, ''[[Mundial (album)|Mundial]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=mundoSIX |url=http://www.mundosix.com/2009/10/daddy-yankee-da-un-grito-mundial.html |title=Daddy Yankee Da Un 'Grito Mundial' |publisher=Mundosix.com |date=September 29, 2009 |access-date=May 8, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227155521/http://www.mundosix.com/2009/10/daddy-yankee-da-un-grito-mundial.html |archive-date=February 27, 2012 }}</ref> The song was going to be the official theme for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]], but Daddy Yankee rejected the FIFA offer, which gave them 100% of the rights. Despite releasing "[[El Ritmo No Perdona (Prende)]]" more than a month before, that single was not considered the first official promotional single. The second single, "[[Descontrol]]", was released on January 12, 2010, and topped the ''Billboard'' [[Latin Rhythm Airplay]]. The music video was filmed in New York City and was released on May 17, 2010. "[[La Despedida]]" was the third single, released on August 4, 2010. The song reached #4 in both Billboard [[Top Latin Songs]] and [[Latin Pop Songs]]. Other songs, like "Bailando Fue" (featuring [[Jowell & Randy]]) and "Échale Pique" (featuring [[Yomo]]) were not included in ''Mundial''.

In 2010, Daddy Yankee participated in the song "{{Lang|es|[[Somos El Mundo 25 Por Haiti]]|italic=no}}", by providing the rap vocals alongside rapper [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]].

Daddy Yankee's sixth studio album, ''[[Prestige (Daddy Yankee album)|Prestige]]'' was released on September 11, 2012.<ref name="zumba">{{cite web|url=http://www.latinrapper.com/daddy-yankee-zumba-english.html|title=Daddy Yankee Guest at Zumba Fitness Concert|website=Latinrapper.com}}</ref> It was scheduled to be released on November or December 2011, but a hurricane damaged El Cartel Records and half of the album was lost. The lost tracks had to be reworked and was finally released nine months later. The first single, "[[Ven Conmigo (song)|Ven Conmigo]]", featuring [[Bachata (music)|bachata]] singer [[Prince Royce]], was released on April 12, 2011, and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Latin Charts. The second single, "[[Lovumba]]", was released on October 4, 2011, and was a number one hit on the Billboard Latin Charts and the [[Latin Songs]] chart.<ref name="lovumbasingle">{{cite web|url=http://www.daddyyankee.com/news/2012/02/14/lovumba-de-daddy-yankee-1-billboard-hot-latin-songs/|title=LOVUMBA #1 en Hot Latin Songs Billboard|website=Daddyyankee.com|access-date=January 27, 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816084013/http://www.daddyyankee.com/news/2012/02/14/lovumba-de-daddy-yankee-1-billboard-hot-latin-songs/|archive-date=August 16, 2016}}</ref> It was also nominated for Best Urban Song at the [[Latin Grammy Awards of 2012|2012 Latin Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reggaetonline.net/latin-grammys-11162012_news|title=Latin Grammys : Don Omar wins the Urban categories|first=Yanik|last=Dery|website=Reggaetonline|date=November 16, 2012|access-date=November 16, 2012|archive-date=November 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113011047/http://www.reggaetonline.net/latin-grammys-11162012_news|url-status=live}}</ref> The third single, "[[Pasarela (Daddy Yankee song)|Pasarela]]", was released on June 20, 2012. The album peaked at number 39 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], number one on both the [[Latin Albums|''Billboard'' Latin Albums]] and [[Latin Rhythm Albums]] charts. It also peaked at number five on the ''[[Rap Albums|Billboard Rap Albums]]'' chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/albums/14121287 |title=''Billboard'' 200 2012-09-29 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=November 10, 2012 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/albums/14121477 |title=Top Latin Albums 2012-09-29 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=November 10, 2012 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/albums/14121967 |title=Latin Rhythm Albums 2012-09-29 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=November 10, 2012 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/albums/14121527 |title=Top Rap Albums 2012-09-29 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=October 31, 2012 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The fourth and last single, [[Limbo (Daddy Yankee song)|Limbo]], was released with the album. The song had a great success, reaching three #1 Billboard charts (''Hot Latin Song'', ''Latin Pop Song'' and ''Latin Rhythm Airplay'') and having more than 790 million views on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BTjG-dhf5s |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/6BTjG-dhf5s| archive-date=December 12, 2021 |url-status=live| title=Limbo on YouTube|date=October 27, 2012 | via=YouTube| language=es| access-date=July 9, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The album was certified as ''Gold'' by the [[RIAA]] on March 8, 2013.

The year 2012 had one of the most important genre events of the year: the reconciliation between Daddy Yankee and Wisin & Yandel, after some years of rivalry. Six years after their last collaboration, Daddy Yankee appeared on the duo's remix song "Hipnotízame", with positive acclaim from fans. Two months later, on February 16, 2013, Wisin & Yandel collaborated in the remix of "Limbo". Later in 2013, the three artists performed songs like "Hipnotízame", "Mayor Que Yo" and "Noche de Entierro" in two concerts (one in Puerto Rico and another in Colombia).

On February 25, 2013, Daddy Yankee performed in the [[2013 Viña del Mar International Song Festival]], to a sold-out audience.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://musica.terra.cl/daddy-yankee-y-romeo-santos-agotaron-entradas-para-vina-2013,fa20736c84eab310VgnVCM5000009ccceb0aRCRD.html | title=Daddy Yankee y Romeo Santos agotaron entradas para Viña 2013| work=Terra| language=es| access-date=July 1, 2014}}</ref> He performed hits like "Limbo", "Gasolina", "Pose", "Ella Me Levantó" and "Descontrol". He won the Silver and Golden Torch and the Silver and Golden Seagull recognitions. In 2013, Daddy Yankee performed on his Prestige World Tour, touring several countries in Europe including, Spain, Germany, France and Italy. He has also toured in Colombia, Peru, Chile to sold-out audiences. In 2013 he released music videos of "El Amante" featuring [[J Alvarez]], "Summertime" and "Noche de los Dos" featuring [[Natalia Jimenez]], with millions of views on YouTube.

=== 2013–2015: ''King Daddy'' ===
[[File:Daddy Yankee vs Don. San Juan, Puerto Rico (Official Q & A) (3,14 segs).png|thumb|Daddy Yankee during an interview in 2015]]

On October 29, 2013, Daddy Yankee released a mixtape entitled "[[King Daddy]]", produced by Los de la Nazza (Musicólogo & Menes), as part the ''Imperio Nazza'' Mixtapes series and was released as a digital-format only. The mixtape was made because of the high demand from the fans and is a return to his original reggaeton roots. It includes 11 tracks with collaborations from [[J Alvarez]], [[Arcángel]], [[Yandel]], [[Farruko]], and [[Divino]]. According to Daddy Yankee, "King Daddy" was recorded in two and a half weeks, because there was "a lot of inspiration". The song "La Rompe Carros" has garnered popularity among the public, but his hit single was "[[La Nueva y La Ex]]" which has been widely received all over South America, Europe, and North America. During a press conference earlier this year, Daddy Yankee announced the physical release of [[King Daddy]] scheduled for later this year with 3 or 4 bonus tracks for a total of 14 or 15 songs included.

From May 13 to June 22, 2014, Daddy Yankee performed on his ''King Daddy Tour'', touring several cities in Europe. He has also toured in South and North American cities. In Spain, his concerts were on the 4º position in the box-office ranking, being the first Latin artist on the top 5 in this country, underneath [[Iron Maiden]] and [[the Rolling Stones]], and over artists like [[Beyoncé]], [[Miley Cyrus]] and [[Michael Bublé]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.ipauta.com/daddy-yankee-entre-los-conciertos-mas-taquilleros-de-espana/| title=Daddy Yankee entre los conciertos más taquilleros de España| date=July 29, 2014| publisher=iPauta| language=es| access-date=July 30, 2014| archive-date=August 8, 2014| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808035456/http://www.ipauta.com/daddy-yankee-entre-los-conciertos-mas-taquilleros-de-espana/| url-status=live}}</ref>

On June 17, 2014, the single "Ora por Mí" (Spanish for "Pray for Me") was released as part of the King Daddy's bonus tracks and uses the [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]]' "[[Send Me an Angel (Scorpions song)|Send Me An Angel]]" instrumental, with a rap sampler.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNkaTDtxXyU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/hNkaTDtxXyU| archive-date=December 12, 2021 |url-status=live| title=Daddy Yankee's "Ora Por Mi" single|date=June 17, 2014 | via=YouTube| language=es| access-date=June 21, 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The official video for "Ora Por Mí" was released on June 24, 2014.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH9uQGDDnaY |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/WH9uQGDDnaY| archive-date=December 12, 2021 |url-status=live| title="Ora Por Mí" (Official video)|date=June 23, 2014 | via=YouTube| language=es| access-date=June 24, 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> It was filmed in many locations in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico]], and talks about Ayala's life and the dark side of fame. According to Daddy Yankee, it is the most personal song of his career.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/27/daddy-yankee-ora-por-mi_n_5537321.html?1403886707| title=Daddy Yankee Attends His Own Funeral In 'Ora Por Mi'| work=HuffPost| access-date=June 29, 2014| archive-date=September 19, 2016| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919045852/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/27/daddy-yankee-ora-por-mi_n_5537321.html?1403886707| url-status=live}}</ref> On September 2, 2014, it was released another single called "Palabras Con Sentido" (Spanish for "Words With Sentiments"), which defends reggaeton and urban music of all the accusations of being a "society poison". Daddy Yankee expressed that all music has something good to give, even urban music. On his single, he also says that urban music saves lives, like his own, and the solution would be that churches have to remain, journalists have to tell the truth, artists have to have more inspiration, and the rich people have to help the poor ones.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKNhZZkRmfk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/iKNhZZkRmfk| archive-date=December 12, 2021 |url-status=live| title=Daddy Yankee's 'Palabras Con Sentido' single|date=September 2, 2014 | via=YouTube| language=es| access-date=September 4, 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On September 9, 2014, he released his first totally English single called "This Is Not A Love Song" featuring new rapper Duncan.

=== 2016–2023: Continued success, "Despacito", ''Legendaddy'' and retirement ===
[[File:Daddy Yankee, Con Calma Tour 2019.jpg|thumb|Daddy Yankee during a concert in Honduras, 2019]]

On April 28, 2016, Daddy Yankee was awarded the "Industry Leader Award" during the 2016 Latin ''Billboard'' Awards.<ref name="Industryaward">{{cite news|last1=Granados|first1=Mauricio|title=Daddy Yankee recibe el premio "Líder de la Industria" en Premios Billboard 2016|url=https://www.telemundo.com/entretenimiento/2016/04/28/daddy-yankee-recibe-el-premio-lider-de-la-industria-en-premios-billboard|access-date=May 5, 2016|publisher=[[Telemundo]]|date=April 28, 2016|language=ES|archive-date=September 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180923113733/https://www.telemundo.com/entretenimiento/2016/04/28/daddy-yankee-recibe-el-premio-lider-de-la-industria-en-premios-billboard|url-status=dead}}</ref> After a decade-long feud with longtime rival Don Omar for the "King of Reggaeton" title, in early 2016 Daddy Yankee and Don Omar announced in a ''Billboard'' press conference that they would perform together on stage in a concert series called [[The Kingdom Tour]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/latin-awards/7348522/billboard-latin-music-conference-daddy-yankee-and-don-omar|title=Billboard Latin Music Conference: Daddy Yankee and Don Omar Rivalry Continues... Or Not?|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 27, 2018|archive-date=May 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510042349/https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/latin-awards/7348522/billboard-latin-music-conference-daddy-yankee-and-don-omar|url-status=live}}</ref> The tour announcement left many fans in disbelief as it sold out in minutes in major cities like Las Vegas, Orlando, Los Angeles, New York.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/771238/don-omar-and-daddy-yankee-announce-4-new-dates-for-kingdom-tour|title=Daddy Yankee and Don Omar Announce Dates for Their Kingdom Tour|publisher=E!|date=June 8, 2016|access-date=January 27, 2018|archive-date=January 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117012133/http://www.eonline.com/news/771238/don-omar-and-daddy-yankee-announce-4-new-dates-for-kingdom-tour|url-status=live}}</ref> The concerts were structured like a boxing match, where the two artists got to trade off musical rounds, and fans voted for their winner in each city via an app designed for the event. "Two kings, one throne", said [[Pina Records]] founder Rafael Pina, who had a well-established relationship with both artists, and who also came up with the idea for the tour concept.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2015/08/daddy-yankee-don-omar-new-tour-the-kingdom/|title=Daddy Yankee & Don Omar Announce Joint Tour|date=August 14, 2015|website=Vibe (magazine)|access-date=January 27, 2018|archive-date=July 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722060629/https://www.vibe.com/2015/08/daddy-yankee-don-omar-new-tour-the-kingdom/|url-status=live}}</ref> Discussing the tour and his rivalry with Daddy Yankee, Don Omar said "Let me clarify: I am not his best friend, and he is not my best friend, but we respect each other. That desire to be the best is what has pushed us to be better."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7400230/don-omar-daddy-yankee-four-concerts-together|title=Don Omar & Daddy Yankee Lock In 4 Concert Dates|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 27, 2018|archive-date=May 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510051223/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7400230/don-omar-daddy-yankee-four-concerts-together|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2017, Daddy Yankee, in collaboration with Latin pop singer [[Luis Fonsi]], released the hit single "[[Despacito]]". It became the first Spanish-language song to hit number 1 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] since "[[Macarena]]" in 1996.<ref name="auto"/> The single gained global success. The official video for "Despacito" on YouTube received its billionth view on April 20, 2017, after 97 days, becoming the second-fastest video on the site to reach the milestone behind Adele's "[[Hello (Adele song)#Music video|Hello]]". Its success led Daddy Yankee to become the most listened artist worldwide on the streaming service [[Spotify]] in June 2017, being the first Latin artist to do so.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/>

In early 2018, Daddy Yankee released his first [[latin trap]] singles with the song "[[Hielo (song)|Hielo]]", and on the single "[[Vuelve (Daddy Yankee song)|Vuelve]]" on which he collaborated with [[Bad Bunny]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8456666/viva-friday-daddy-yankee-maluma-may-18|title=Viva Friday: All the Best New Latin Songs and Albums You Should Add to Your Playlist|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=September 4, 2018|archive-date=November 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113014049/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8456666/viva-friday-daddy-yankee-maluma-may-18|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2018, Daddy Yankee collaborated with [[Janet Jackson]] on her return to music on the song "[[Made for Now]]".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8472599/janet-jackson-returns-hot-100-made-for-now|title=Janet Jackson Returns to the Hot 100 with Daddy Yankee Collab 'Made for Now'|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=August 31, 2018|archive-date=November 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109003807/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8472599/janet-jackson-returns-hot-100-made-for-now|url-status=live}}</ref> He released the 2019 single "[[Con Calma]]",<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8511879/daddy-yankee-european-con-calma-tour-dates |title=Daddy Yankee Set to Return to Europe With 'Con Calma' Tour |magazine=Billboard |access-date=May 23, 2019 |archive-date=August 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818153513/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8511879/daddy-yankee-european-con-calma-tour-dates |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://justnje.com/daddy-yankee-gears-up-for-15-city-con-calma-tour/ |title=Daddy Yankee gears up for 15-city Con Calma Tour |work=JustNje |date=May 21, 2019 |language=en-US |access-date=May 23, 2019 |archive-date=December 31, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231122015/https://justnje.com/daddy-yankee-gears-up-for-15-city-con-calma-tour/ |url-status=live |author1=Justnje }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.vinilonegro.com/2019/05/daddy-yankee-visitara-fuengirola-madrid-sevilla-e-ibiza-en-su-gira-con-calma-tour-2019/ |title=Daddy Yankee visitará Fuengirola, Madrid, Sevilla e Ibiza, en su gira 'Con Calma Tour 2019' |date=May 16, 2019 |website=Vinilo Negro |language=es |access-date=May 23, 2019 |archive-date=December 31, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231120511/https://www.vinilonegro.com/2019/05/daddy-yankee-visitara-fuengirola-madrid-sevilla-e-ibiza-en-su-gira-con-calma-tour-2019/ |url-status=live }}</ref> a reimagination of [[Snow (musician)|Snow]]'s 1992 hit single "[[Informer (song)|Informer]]". Snow recorded new parts and the Spanish-language remake topped the charts of 20 countries and reached the top 10 in 10 others.

On March 21, 2022, Daddy Yankee announced his seventh and final studio album ''[[Legendaddy (album)|Legendaddy]]'', which released on March 24,<ref name="videos">{{cite web |date=March 24, 2022 |title=Daddy Yankee presenta lista de colaboraciones de su álbum "Legendaddy" |trans-title=Daddy Yankee presents list of collaborators of his album "Legendaddy" |url=https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/daddy-yankee-presenta-lista-de-colaboraciones-de-su-album-legendaddy/ |access-date=March 24, 2022 |work=Primera Hora |language=Spanish |archive-date=March 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324205944/https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/daddy-yankee-presenta-lista-de-colaboraciones-de-su-album-legendaddy/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=March 25, 2022 |title=Daddy Yankee lanza su álbum de despedida "Legendaddy" |trans-title=Daddy Yankee releases his farewell album "Legendaddy" |url=https://billboard.com.ar/daddy-yankee-lanza-su-album-de-despedida-legendaddy/ |access-date=March 26, 2022 |work=[[Billboard Argentina]] |archive-date=June 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618142050/https://billboard.com.ar/daddy-yankee-lanza-su-album-de-despedida-legendaddy/ |url-status=live }}</ref> alongside its [[La Última Vuelta World Tour|supporting tour]], due to run from August to December.<ref name="ultima vuelta">{{cite web |last=Escobar Calle |first=Lucas |date=March 21, 2022 |title=Daddy Yankee anuncia las fechas para 'La Última Vuelta' su tour de despedida |trans-title=Daddy Yankee announces dates for his farewell tour 'La Última Vuelta" |url=https://www.univision.com/musica/daddy-yankee-fechas-para-la-ultima-vuelta-su-tour-de-despedida |access-date=March 21, 2022 |publisher=[[Univisión]] |language=Spanish |archive-date=March 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321164236/https://www.univision.com/musica/daddy-yankee-fechas-para-la-ultima-vuelta-su-tour-de-despedida |url-status=live }}</ref> He also announced that he planned on retiring from music after completing the tour.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Iasimone |first=Ashley |date=March 20, 2022 |title=Daddy Yankee Announces Retirement With Farewell Tour, Album |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/daddy-yankee-retiring-tour-album-1235046335/ |access-date=March 21, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320235109/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/daddy-yankee-retiring-tour-album-1235046335/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On January 26, 2023, [[Rauw Alejandro]] released the single "Panties y Brasieres" with Yankee.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Escobar Rivas |first1=Ana |title=Rauw Alejandro and Daddy Yankee set a date for their long-awaited "Track 7": This is what "Panties y brasieres" sounds like. |url=https://los40.com/los40/2023/01/25/los40urban/1674640291_445897.html |website=[[Los 40]] |access-date=January 25, 2023 |language=Spanish |date=January 25, 2023 |archive-date=January 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125115924/https://los40.com/los40/2023/01/25/los40urban/1674640291_445897.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Mier |first1=Tomás |title=Rauw Alejandro and Daddy Yankee make 'Panties y brasieres' drop with new song |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/rauw-alejandro-daddy-yankee-panties-y-brasieres-1234669066/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |access-date=January 26, 2023 |date=January 26, 2023 |archive-date=January 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126211513/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/rauw-alejandro-daddy-yankee-panties-y-brasieres-1234669066/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ruiz |first1=Matthew Ismael |title=Rauw Alejandro and Daddy Yankee share new song 'Panties y brasieres': Listen |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/rauw-alejandro-and-daddy-yankee-share-new-song-panties-y-brasieres-listen/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |access-date=January 26, 2023 |date=January 26, 2023 |archive-date=January 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126193241/https://pitchfork.com/news/rauw-alejandro-and-daddy-yankee-share-new-song-panties-y-brasieres-listen/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 17, Yankee released the single "La Hora y el Día" with [[Justin Quiles]] and [[Dalex]]. On June 2, Yankee released the single "Beachy" with Omar Courtz. On June 16, [[Yandel]] released the single "Yankee 150" with [[Feid]] and Yankee. On June 26, [[Tainy]] released the single "La Baby" with Yankee, [[Feid]] and [[Sech (singer)|Sech]]. His final concert was on December 4, in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mae Czachor |first1=Emily |title=Daddy Yankee retiring from music to devote his life to Christianity |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/daddy-yankee-retiring-music-devote-life-christianity/ |publisher=CBS News |access-date=February 20, 2024 |date=December 6, 2023}}</ref> He later shared a post on [[Instagram]] confirming his retirement.<ref>{{cite web |title=Daddy Yankee on Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C0a5YMJgfGz/?hl=en |website=Instagram |access-date=February 20, 2024 |date=December 4, 2023}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=November 2024}}

===2024–present: Standalone releases===

On March 29, 2024, Yankee released the single "Donante de Sangre".<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/daddy-yankee-good-friday-song-uplifting-moments-latin-music-1235644885/ | title=Daddy Yankee Drops New Song on Good Friday & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=March 29, 2024 }}</ref> On May 3, Yankee released the single "Loveo".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://worldmusicviews.com/daddy-yankee-releases-new-gospel-song-loveo/ | title=Daddy Yankee Releases New Gospel Song 'LOVEO,' His Second In As Many Months | date=May 3, 2024 }}</ref> On September 27, Yankee released the single "Bailando en la Lluvia".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nevarezpr.com/2024/09/23/daddy-yankee-announces-uplifting-new-single-bailando-en-la-lluvia/ | title=Daddy Yankee Announces Uplifting New Single 'Bailando en la Lluvia' | date=September 27, 2024 }}</ref> 

On January 2025, Yankee released the standalone single "En el Desierto".