music
April 7, 2026
Daddy Yankee to be the 2026 Latin Grammy Person of the Year: the details
The Latin Recording Academy announced who will be the 2026 Person of the Year, who will be honored at a special gala on November 11 in Las Vegas, during Latin Grammy week.
TL;DR
- Daddy Yankee will be honored as the 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.
- The award recognizes his nearly three-decade career as a singer, composer, and performer in the urban genre.
- He is credited with pioneering the globalization of reggaeton and contributing to its cultural legitimization.
- Key hits include 'Gasolina,' 'Limbo,' 'Con calma,' 'Dura,' and his collaboration on 'Despacito.'
- His 'La Última Vuelta World Tour' was one of the most lucrative Latin tours in history.
- Daddy Yankee is recognized for his humanitarian efforts and social programs through his foundation in Puerto Rico.
- He has also invested in sports development in Puerto Rico.
- The tribute gala will feature performances by international artists and close friends.