Daddy Yankee is a rapper.
Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez ( born February 3 , 1977 ) , known by his stage name Daddy Yankee , is a Puerto Rican singer , songwriter , rapper , actor and record producer . In 2004 , Daddy Yankee released his internationally acclaimed single `` Gasolina '' , which is credited with introducing Reggaeton to audiences worldwide , and making the music genre a global phenomenon .