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Daddy Yankee Makes Unannounced Visit to Lima, Draws Crowds in Barrio Chino and Miraflores

No official reason has been given for the trip, prompting speculation about a festival cameo or a private religious event.

Overview

  • Daddy Yankee was recorded in Lima on Sept. 19–20, greeting fans in Miraflores and Central Lima, including a stop at the Chifa Ton Kin Sen in the Barrio Chino.
  • He interacted closely with followers, took photos and autographs, and shared brief faith messages such as “Cristo te ama,” according to videos widely shared on TikTok and Instagram.
  • The artist also visited the Mercado Municipal Santa Cruz in Miraflores, where municipal footage shows him sampling a butifarra with chicha morada and other local dishes like pan con chicharrón and arroz chaufa.
  • Local outlets report he moved with a security team that included Manuel Escalante, and footage shows a filming crew documenting parts of the visit.
  • Organizers and media continue to speculate about a Salsa Lima Festival cameo or a religious gathering, while coverage notes his planned DY relaunch in October and his ongoing legal fight with ex‑wife Mireddys González, including a $250 million claim.