Crazy! Daddy Yankee, the reggaeton king, drops the mic & announces his retirement from music to devote his life to Christianity Watch his emotional speech and find out how his faith journey inspired millions worldwide. #DaddyYankee #Retirement #FaithJourney #Inspiration
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00:00 (speaking in foreign language)
00:03 - Hey yo, this is crazy.
00:06 Daddy Yankee, the king of reggaeton,
00:08 just dropped the bike for a cause.
00:10 Daddy Yankee announced his retirement from music
00:11 during his final show on the La Mera Tour in Puerto Rico.
00:14 He decided to devote his life to Christianity,
00:16 stating that religion filled a void in his life
00:18 that success couldn't.
00:19 In an emotional speech, he announced
00:21 that his life's purpose now aligns with his faith.
00:23 And he announced that Jesus lives for me
00:25 and I live for him.
00:26 He plans to use all his tools, including music,
00:28 social media, and his platforms for religious purposes.
00:31 Daddy Yankee is known for hits like "Gasolina"
00:33 and "Despacito."
00:35 He first announced his retirement in 2022,
00:37 coinciding with the release of his farewell album,
00:39 "Legend Daddy."
00:40 And "Legend Daddy" was highly successful,
00:42 175 million streams in just three days.
00:45 How will this legend journey into faith
00:47 inspire millions around the world?