Latin Grammy Honors Daddy Yankee With Three-Hour Tribute Night

Musicians and industry leaders gathered at the MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas on November 11 to honor Daddy Yankee as the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year for 2026. The exclusive gala featured a three-hour dinner and tribute show where various artists performed from his repertoire, including Anthony Ramos singing "Coraza divina" in salsa style and Tito El Bambino leading an enthusiastic rendition of "Gasolina." Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, described Yankee as a pioneer who united people through music, culture, and generations. During the event, Jorge Drexler introduced the evening while DJ Playero played early hits before Ramos took the stage.