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Daddy Yankee Reclaims Stage-Name Rights, Maps Faith-Focused Comeback With Album and Awards Show

The settlement restores his branding even as other asset disputes continue.

Overview

  • A negotiated agreement allows Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez to use the “Daddy Yankee” and “DY” marks without restrictions, following filings in U.S. federal court in Hato Rey.
  • He will perform at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Miami on Oct. 23, his first major stage appearance since concluding his farewell tour in 2023.
  • In his first public interview in three years, he told Billboard his aim is to transform lives through a renewed Christian focus and to bring faith into pop culture.
  • He announced the album Lamento en Baile for Oct. 26, signaling a shift away from reggaetón toward Christian-themed material.
  • Referencing his divorce from Mireddys González, he urged emerging artists to sign prenuptial agreements to protect their finances and business interests.