Daddy Yankee
Awards & Honours
168
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
1
Covers
3
Records
Daddy Yankee's career is a masterclass in breaking barriers. He took reggaeton from the streets of San Juan to the top of global charts, and his influence is immeasurable. His 2026 Person of the Year honor from the Latin Recording Academy is a fitting tribute to a man who has spent three decades pushing Latin music forward. With five Latin Grammys and two Billboard Music Awards, his trophy case is impressive, but his real legacy is the genre itself.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
Lifetime achievement award for his impact on Latin music
Star on the Puerto Rican Walk of Fame
Honored for his contributions to music and culture
Honoree of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade
Recognized as a national honoree alongside Anthony Ramos
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Pop Songs
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
February 2026
Daddy Yankee at 50: The King of Reggaeton's Second Act
Records & Feats
First Spanish-language song to top the Billboard Hot 100 since 'Macarena'
Despacito reached No. 1 in 2017, ending a 21-year drought for Spanish-language songs.
First Latin act to become the most-streamed artist on Spotify
In June 2017, Daddy Yankee became the most-streamed artist on Spotify globally.
Most-viewed YouTube video for over three years
The music video for 'Despacito' held the top spot on YouTube for 1,151 days.