Latin Grammy 2026 tribute to Daddy Yankee, Digi Mart USA News (Las Vegas, Nevada): The Latin Recording Academy is holding a major tribute concert for Daddy Yankee, the leading figure of reggaetón, at the MGM Conference Center in Las Vegas, known as the City of Sin.
The stage features a parade of stars who will perform songs from the repertoire of “El Cangri” in their own styles, sometimes adapting them to their sound. The event is notable for including artists from many genres, not only the urban scene.
Before the show, the publisher conducted red-carpet interviews with the honoree and several attendees. Former La Quinta Estación vocalist Natalia Jiménez discussed her collaborations with Daddy Yankee, her recent custody of her daughter and the music she is working on.
Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler spoke about his seven nominations at the current Latin Grammys and his fondness for reggaetón. Dante Spinetta, formerly of Illya Kuryaki, discussed his nomination for Best Alternative Song and his upcoming performance alongside Sheila E.
Salsa legend Tito Nieves said he has collaborated on reggaetón-influenced tracks, spoke about his new album and upcoming shows, and rejected purist criticism of urban music. He also described his collaboration with Anthony Ramos, who spoke in English about his relationship with Daddy Yankee, a new salsa album and upcoming films.
