Sometimes, after going through their golden age, some relevant personalities in culture and entertainment tend to disappear from the map, giving rise to the most common question among their followers and the general public: What will they be doing with their lives after get away from the spotlight?
Precisely, this is the case of the renowned reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee. Some time ago, the musician decided to put a definitive end to his musical career and officially say goodbye to the stage. For this reason, to crown his years of glory in the universe of Latin rhythm, he announced that he would give one last concert in Puerto Rico, his country of origin.
After his presentation at the Puerto Rican Coliseum, “Daddy” anticipated what he would do once his singing phase was over. However, no fan or media figure saw the artist’s new interest coming, since according to what he expressed during his last public appearance, he will throw himself fully into religion.
A call from heaven put an end to Daddy Yankee’s career: what will he do from now on?
At the end of the last show he gave to his followers, the musician revealed what he will do after a musical career of more than twenty years. “My people, this day for me is the most relevant day of my life,” he began, addressing his loyal audience.
And then he continued: “I want to share them with you, because living a life of success is not the same as living a life with purpose.” With this introduction, the singer finally provided the reason for his definitive departure from music, based directly on the influence of Jesus.
“A story is over and a new story is going to begin, a new beginning, that of living your life for Christ,” he finally revealed. Minutes later, to the astonishment of the people who were listening attentively below the stage, she argued that for a long time, she tried to “fill a void that no one could fill.”
Given the latter, he regretted having spent so many years searching for some “meaning” for his life, and in harmony, he added that “he appeared to be happy” but that something was missing to feel complete. “I have to confess that those days are over,” he commented, relieved about his new spiritual experience.
In this framework, Daddy continued to open up to his admirers and made a very harsh confession: “I was someone to everyone, but I was nothing without Him,” until one day, he had a revelation that revealed the radical transformation he needed to take the “big leap”. “What good is it to a man to gain the whole world if he loses his soul?” he questioned.
And he continued: “For this reason, tonight I recognize and I am not ashamed to tell the whole world that Jesus lives in me and that I will live for Him.” At the same time, he encouraged all the people who had purchased his tickets to see him in his final presentation, to “follow Jesus Christ,” since “He is the way, the truth and the life. Christ loves you and Christ is coming, do not forget it.”
Finally, he closed his monologue by thanking his new spiritual guide: “Likewise, Jesus, as you allowed me, by your mercy, to travel the world, may you allow me from Puerto Rico to evangelize the world. Finally, I reached the finish line! I am free. Amen!”.
The 46-year-old Puerto Rican artist had announced his official retirement from music in April 2022. However, he at the same time made his fans happy by saying that he would not leave without first giving some concerts as a farewell between November 30 and December 3, 2023.
Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, artistically nicknamed “Daddy Yankee”, took his first steps in the field back in the nineties. Although his rise to fame was thanks to the definitive hit that launched his career, ”Gasolina”, released in 2004 and becoming a success among the audience of the popular Latin genre.
The catchy song catapulted him straight to fame and was the starting point for countless bestsellers around the world. In this sense, his music marked an era and left a mark on the upcoming albums of the artists who emerged later.