Instagram/Daddy Yankee Music Daddy Yankee named 2026 Latin Grammy Person of the Year. Celebrate the reggaeton pioneer's career & impact on global Latin music. April 8, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Latin Recording Academy has officially named Daddy Yankee as the Latin Grammy Person of the Year for 2026, recognizing his monumental impact on Latin music and culture. The announcement came early Tuesday morning, celebrating the Puerto Rican artist's influential career and contributions to the global rise of reggaeton.