Daddy Yankee Facts
15 Things You Might Not Know About Puerto Rican Superstar Daddy Yankee
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Daddy Yankee has been a presence in your life for over 10 years, but while you watch the singer on every big award show and he releases hit after hit, you probably don't know much about the man behind hits like "Gasolina," "Pose," and "Shaky Shaky." While the Puerto Rican reggaetonero is pretty private about his personal life, he does love to give his fans little peeks into his everyday on social media. We took a scroll through his Instagram and scoured the internet to compile a list of facts about Daddy Yankee that might surprise even his biggest fan. Keep scrolling to learn more about one of the voices behind "Despacito."
1 His real name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodriguez.
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2 He started focusing on music after a serious accident.
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3 He is not single.
4 Yankee became a dad at a very young age.
5 He's a soap star . . . kind of.
6 "Gasolina" was an unexpected hit.
7 He was a clothing designer at one point.
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8 Yankee has a heart of gold.
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9 His breakthrough album Barrio Fino made him a household name.
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10 He's always down for a good adventure.
11 He has serious puppy love.
12 He loves R&R just like the rest of us.
13 He's a certified star.
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