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Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez was born on the 3rd February 1977, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is a singer, songwriter, producer as well as actor known under the professional name Daddy Yankee. Daddy Yankee has been accumulating his net worth being active in show business since 1990.

How rich is the singer? It has been estimated that the overall size of Daddy Yankee’s net worth is as much as $15 million. Reportedly, he received $20 million for his contract with Interscope Records in 2006, not to count the earnings from his records, concerts etc.

Daddy Yankee Net Worth $15 Million

During his childhood, Ramon grew-up influenced by his musical family, including his father and some relatives of his mother. At the age of 12, Ramón started singing and especially loved reggae and hip-hop. Although Ramón joined the baseball league, he had to abandon this after having been involved in an accident when he was under fire and was wounded by two AK-47 bullets – one bullet grazed his arm and the other touched his right thigh. After this incident, he focused on the underground rap movement that was emerging at the time. This successfully chosen path was financially profitable and later added significant amounts to the outright size of Daddy Yankee’s net worth.

He began his career with hip-hop and Latin rhythms, but we can say that his greatest success came after he began to interpret and produce his Latin hip-hop songs. He has received several nicknames in the music industry, such as the 30-30 for the message containing the lyrics of his songs which represent many aspects of daily life in Puerto Rico. Daddy Yankee earned the title of King of Improvisation for his special creative ability, a virtue that made him the winner for five consecutive years of various Street Jam Reggae Awards. Eventually, he abandoned the traditional rap and become one of the first artists to perform reggaetón music internationally. Daddy Yankee now owns a rich discography including 55 singles, seven studio albums, 72 music videos, two live albums, two DVDs, two mixtape compilations, a compilation album and soundtrack. The most successful albums earned certifications for sales, adding huge sums to the total size of Daddy Yankee’s net worth. These were “Barrio Fino” (2004), “Barrio Fino en Directo” (2005), “El Cartel: The Big Boss” (2007), “Talento de Barrio” (2008), “Mundial” (2010), “Prestige” (2012) and “Kind Daddy” (2013).

In addition to this, Yankee has added sums from other engagements like acting. He has landed roles in several feature films such as “Straight Outta Puerto Rico” (2007) and “Talento de Barrio” (2008) – the latter was also produced by Daddy Yankee. He has also appeared in various series on television, such as “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2010), “Combate Americas” (2012), “La Voz Kids” (2015) and others.

Further, Daddy Yankee is known as the creator of the video game “Trylogy” (2013). He has also appeared in a number of commercials for the soft drink Pepsi, perfume Daddy Yankee For Men and others.

Regarding the personal life of Daddy Yanky, he keeps it private. He made only one exception and during the interview for María Celeste Arrarás in Al Rojo Vivo, when he revealed that his wife, Mireddys Gonzalez, and three children: Jesairis, Jeremy and Yamilette.



Full Name Daddy Yankee
Net Worth $15 Million
Date Of Birth February 3, 1977
Place Of Birth Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.702 m)
Profession Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Music artist, Actor, Singer-songwriter
Nationality Puerto Rico
Spouse Mireddys González (m. 1994)
Children Yamilet Ayala González, Jeremy Ayala González, Jesaeelys Ayala González, Shaky Shaky, Gasolina, Limbo
Parents Ramón Ayala, Rosa Rodríguez, Shaky Shaky, Gasolina, Limbo
Siblings Nomar Ayala, Melvin Ayala, Shaky Shaky, Gasolina, Limbo
Nicknames Raymond Ayala , Ramon Ayala , Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez , Winchester 30-30 , El Cangri , El Jefe , The Big Boss , El Máximo Líder
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages$002FDaddy$002DYankee$002F89833162489
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/daddy_yankee
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/daddyyankee
MySpace http://www.myspace.com/DaddyYankee
IMDB http://imdb.com/name/nm1782362
Awards Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album, Lo Nuestro Award for Collaboration of the Year, Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin Rhythm Song of the Year, MTV Video Music Award for Best Latino Artist, Lo Nuestro Awards: Youth Idol, Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Song of the Year, Billboard Latin Musi…
Nominations Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song, Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Lo Nuestro Award for Video of the Year, Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance, Billboard Latin Music Award for Digital Song of the Year, World Music Award for World’s Best Entertainer of the Year, Bil…
Movies Talento de Barrio, Straight Outta Puerto Rico, Vampiros, Spiff TV: Vol. 1: Reggaeton Invasion, Daddy Yankee: Barrio Fino en Directo, Hector El Father: Bad Boy: The Concert, Reggaeton Video Hits: Vol. 1, Gold Star Music: La Familia: Reggaeton Hits, Reggaeton Super Videos, Daddy Yankee: Limbo, G-News:…
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Quote
1 I would rather be the tail of a lion than the head of a mouse
Fact
1 On The Big Boss Tour [February 2008]
2 His birth name is Ramon and has a brother named Nomar, which is Ramon spelled backwards.
3 Made it on Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people who are shaping the world (2006). He was cited for being one of Reggaeton’s pioneers in the music industry.
4 Is one of the top reggaetón (Spanish-language dancehall reggae) artists in Puerto Rico.

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Morfi, todos a la mesa TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2017 writer – 1 episode, 2017
The Do-Over 2016 performer: “Plane to PR” / writer: “Plane to PR” – as Ramon Ayala
Tu cara me suena 2012-2016 TV Series writer – 3 episodes
The Voice Brasil TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2015 writer – 1 episode, 2015
Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure 2015 performer: “La Nueva Y La Ex”
Dancing with the Stars 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Cuban Fury 2014 performer: “Gasolina”
Tu cara me suena – Argentina 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode
No me la puc treure del cap 2012 TV Series performer – 1 episode
Dance Central 2 2011 Video Game performer: “Impacto” remix
Los nuevos y clásicos bloopers TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2011 writer – 1 episode, 2011
El puntero 2011 TV Mini-Series performer – 2 episodes
The Bold and the Beautiful TV Series performer – 13 episodes, 2010 writer – 8 episodes, 2010
Feroz 2010 TV Series performer – 1 episode
Grand Theft Auto IV 2008 Video Game performer: “Impacto” / writer: “Impacto” – as Raymond Ayala
So You Think You Can Dance Australia TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2008 writer – 1 episode, 2008
So You Think You Can Dance 2007 TV Series performer – 1 episode
The Sopranos TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2007 writer – 1 episode, 2007
MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica 2006 2006 TV Special performer: “Me voy / ¿A dónde van los muertos? / Eres para mí” – uncredited
Entourage 2006 TV Series 1 episode
Fast Food Nation 2006 performer: “Gasolina” / writer: “Gasolina” – as Ramon Ayala
The Benchwarmers 2006 performer: “Gasolina” / writer: “Gasolina” – as Ramon Ayala
CSI: NY 2006 TV Series performer – 1 episode
2005 Radio Music Awards 2005 TV Special writer: “Drop It on Me”
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2005 TV Movie documentary performer: “Drop it on Me”
Veronica Mars TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2005 writer – 1 episode, 2005

Actor

Title Year Status Character
Daddy Yankee: Limbo 2012 Video short
Tunéame la nave 2009 TV Series Host-Himself
Talento de barrio 2008 Edgar
Grand Theft Auto IV 2008 Video Game San Juan Sounds DJ (voice)
Vampiros 2004 Video Bimbo

Producer

Title Year Status Character
Talento de barrio 2008 executive producer

Thanks

Title Year Status Character
Morfi, todos a la mesa 2017 TV Series dedicatee – 1 episode

Self

Title Year Status Character
Caldeirão do Huck 2016 TV Series Himself
The Voice Brasil 2015 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest
AM – Antes del mediodía 2015 TV Series Himself – Guest
Pura Química 2015 TV Series Himself – Guest
Hell’s Kitchen 2015 TV Series Himself – Restaurant Patron
Premio lo Nuestro a la musica latina 2014 TV Movie Himself
Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar 2006-2013 TV Series Himself – Performer
La Gasolina: Reggaeton Explosion 2012 Documentary Himself
Premio Lo Nuestro a La Musica Latina 2012 TV Special Himself
VEVO Go Shows 2011 TV Series Himself
Premios juventud 2011 TV Movie Himself
Primer Plano Non Stop 2010 TV Mini-Series Himself – Musical Guest
The Bold and the Beautiful 2010 TV Series Himself
Premios Billboard de la música latina 2010 TV Movie Himself
Premio lo Nuestro a la música latina 2010 2010 TV Movie Himself
VEVO’s ASK:REPLY 2010 TV Series Himself
Nuestra Belleza Latina 2009 TV Series Himself – Performer
Teletón 2006-2008 TV Series Himself – Performer
Más vale tarde 2008 TV Series Himself
Straight Outta Puerto Rico: Reggaeton’s Rough Road to Glory 2008 Video Himself
The 8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards 2007 TV Special Himself – Performer
Cane 2007 TV Series Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2007 TV Series Himself
So You Think You Can Dance 2007 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest
Punk’d 2005-2007 TV Series Himself
Al rojo vivo con María Celeste 2007 TV Series Himself
2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards 2007 TV Special Himself
Premio lo Nuestro a la música latina 2007 2007 TV Special Himself
2006 ALMA Awards 2006 TV Special Himself
2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards 2006 TV Special Himself
My Block: Puerto Rico 2006 TV Movie documentary Himself
Premio lo Nuestro a la música latina 2006 2006 TV Movie Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2006 TV Series Himself
2005 Billboard Latin Music Awards 2005 TV Special Himself
Spiff TV: Volume 1 – Reggaeton Invasion 2005 TV Movie Himself
The 2005 Billboard Music Awards 2005 TV Special Himself
2005 American Music Awards 2005 TV Special Himself – Presenter
2005 MTV Video Music Awards 2005 TV Special Himself – Performer
Música uno 2005 TV Series Himself / Himself – Musical Guest
Pa’lante con Cristina 2005 TV Series Himself
Lo que no vio de Premio lo Nuestro 2005 2005 TV Movie Himself
Noche de estrellas: Premio lo Nuestro 2005 2005 TV Movie Himself
Premio lo Nuestro a la música latina 2005 2005 TV Movie Himself
Camino a Premio Lo Nuestro 2005 2005 TV Movie Himself
Chosen few: El documental 2004 Video documentary Himself
Don Francisco presenta 2004 TV Series Himself
El gordo y la flaca 2004 TV Series Himself
Big Pun: Still Not a Player 2002 Documentary Himself

Archive Footage

Title Year Status Character
Tu cara me suena – Argentina 2013 TV Series Himself
No me la puc treure del cap 2012 TV Series Himself
2010 MTV Video Music Awards 2010 TV Special Himself – Nominee
The O’Reilly Factor 2008 TV Series Himself – McCain Supporter
Don Francisco presenta 2004 TV Series Himself

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2013 VMA MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) Best Latino Artist

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