Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González are divorcing. Read what he shared about the split
Daddy Yankee announced that he and his wife, Mireddys González, are divorcing after nearly 30 years of marriage.
The 47-year-old rapper and singer — whose real name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez — shared that he and his wife are splitting in a statement posted in Spanish on his Instagram stories Monday, Dec. 2.
“With a heart full of respect and honesty, I want to share some important news about my personal life,” he began, according to a translation shared by Billboard. “After more than two decades of marriage and after many months of trying to save my marriage, which my wife and I share, today my lawyers respond to the divorce petition received by Mireddys.”
He said that his faith is providing him refuge and support during this difficult time as he and González try to navigate their differences. The music artist added that he respects González’s decision and appreciates the decades they spent together, including the love and family they created. He said their family is their main priority right now.
The couple, who were high school sweethearts according to People, share two children together, daughter Jesaaelys Ayala González and son Jeremy Ayala González. The singer also has a daughter, Yamilet Ayala González, from a previous relationship.
The “Gasolina” artist continued, “This is not an easy time, but I understand that it is part of my life process. It is time to accept and continue.” He said his focus will be protecting his children and everything his family has built over the years.
He thanked all the fans who have supported his family and acknowledged that the news of their split may be shocking. He also asked for privacy and said that he will not make additional statements about their breakup.
Rodríguez signed the end of the message “with love and gratitude” for his supporters.
TODAY.com reached out for comment from the pair and received a statement from his attorney that said he tried to reconcile with Gonzalez but efforts “did not yield the expected results.”
“This process is just beginning,” the statement reads. “My client holds deep respect for Mireddys González and is therefore prioritizing the preservation and protection of their privacy regarding their marriage and the personal matters that only they fully understand.”
