Latin music superstar Daddy Yankee, the Grammy-winning ‘King of Reggaeton,’ hopes his own story will inspire others to believe in themselves
NEW YORK– Latin music superstar Daddy Yankee, the Grammy-winning “King of Reggaeton,” hopes his memoir will inspire others to believe in themselves.
HarperCollins Publishers announced Wednesday that it has released Daddy Yankee’s “Ready! The Power To Change Your Story” in English and Spanish in April 2025. The 48-year-old rapper, whose many hits include “Gasolina” and “Somos de Calle,” will reflect on his rise from Puerto Rico housing projects to global stardom.
“ReaDY is a book in which I share many personal experiences, life testimonies and lessons that I have learned during my walk here on earth. I hope it brings you many blessings,” Daddy Yankee said in a statement.
Daddy Yankee, born Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, retired last year and has said he will dedicate his life to his religious faith. His many accolades include six Latin Grammys and eight Billboard music awards.
“Raymond has inspired and entertained millions of people over the past three decades as Daddy Yankee,” said Cris Garrido, vice president and publisher of HarperCollins Spanish-language publishing. “We are excited to work with him in this new chapter of his life and career as an author.
“I loved working with Raymond on the book; it reflects the same level of dedication and excellence he brings to everything he does. The stories are rich and compelling, and he does a fantastic job of drawing on his own experiences and life lessons to show readers from all walks of life that we all have the power to change our stories.
