New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- Puerto Rican music star Daddy Yankee has been named the Latin Recording Academy's 2026 Person of the Year, recognising his role in taking reggaeton to audiences around the world and his work supporting communities in Puerto Rico.

The honour was announced by the Latin Recording Academy in April, with the tribute gala held in Las Vegas on 11 November during Latin Grammy Week. The singer, whose real name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodriguez, was recognised for a career spanning nearly three decades, as well as his humanitarian efforts.

The recognition has also brought renewed attention to the wealth he built through music, touring, business ventures and brand partnerships. While estimates of his net worth vary, reports ...