Billboard feted Daddy Yankee as its 2026 Person of the Year at an intimate gala in Las Vegas, recognizing the reggaetón pioneer’s influence on Latin music’s global rise. The event drew a lineup of artists paying tribute to his career, including J Balvin, Feid, Trueno and The Sugar Hill Gang.
The honor caps a run of industry recognition for Daddy Yankee, whose catalog and business ventures helped push reggaetón into the mainstream over two decades. Attendees used the gala to reflect on his catalog and lasting impact on the genre’s commercial trajectory.
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