Daddy Yankee will start 2025 as a single man.
The 47-year-old singer and his wife Mireddys González have decided to end their marriage after nearly 3 decades together.
Taking to his Instagram Stories on December 2, Daddy Yankee announced the news of their split.
“With respect and honesty, I want to share some important news about my personal life. After more than two decades of marriage and after many months of trying to save the marriage that my husband and I share, today my lawyer responded to the divorce petition received from the Mireddys,” he said.
Daddy Yankee and González married in 1995 and have been married for 29 years. He went on to share that his faith will be his “constant guidance” throughout their proceedings.
“I respect the Mireddys’ decision. I appreciate the time we shared, filled with blessings and values, love and with a beautiful family that will continue to be our top priority. This is not an easy time, but I understand that it is part of my life process,” Daddy Yankee added.
Although their marriage may be coming to an end, the music superstar shared that he is grateful for the time they spent together and their three children – Jesaaelys, 28, Yamilet, 27, and Jeremy, 26 years old.
“I am deeply grateful to those who have been with us throughout this journey, and I ask that you respect our privacy during this process. I know that this news may surprise many people. Thank you for your unconditional support. This will be my only statement,” he said.
Daddy Yankee has kept his relationship private for years, but the couple shared some insight into their dynamic. González previously addressed her husband’s decades-long career after he announced his retirement from music in 2022.
She said: “Today I have many mixed emotions, happy and sad.” Everybody. “As we celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary, I hear you tell the WORLD that you will be saying goodbye to MUSIC which has been your passion for the past three decades. Soon it will be your turn to say goodbye apart from the stage. You’ve enjoyed Daddy Yankee for so long, but now Raymond Ayala has to enjoy what he’s built.”
Yankee dad talks about his wife’s support on s Latin Connection Podcast.
“It was a great trip with her and I love her. Once you become a superstar, it is very difficult to find a real, genuine woman. I met her before I became Daddy Yankee so she was the right person. She loves Raymond Ayala. She doesn’t love DY,” he said.
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