How did the rivalry between Don Omar and Daddy Yankee begin?

Don Omar y Daddy Yankee They are two of the most important names in the history of reggaeton. His music and legacy have been fundamental in positioning the genre at the top of the music industry. However, for years, both artists were involved in a notorious rivalry that they recently left behind. Next, we tell you how this feud began and when they reconciled.

Recently, Don Omar announced that he was diagnosed with cancer and is already facing the battle to defeat the disease. The 46-year-old singer shared a photo on his Instagram account, showing his wrist with a hospital bracelet at one of the Orlando Health Medical Center locations in Florida, which specializes in cancer care.

This news has led many to remember the famous rivalry between Don Omar and Daddy Yankee. The competition between the two has always been evident, but it remained within the professional field. However, in 2016, the tensions They intensified when both artists decided to go on a tour together called “The Kingdom”. This tour had a peculiar format: a series of confrontations in which the public would choose the winner.

The tour, unfortunately, lasted only two shows. According to Daddy Yankee, the tour was abruptly interrupted because Don Omar abandoned it for no apparent reason, causing great financial losses. This caused great anger in Daddy Yankee, who decided to cut off the relationship with his colleague.

On the other hand, Don Omar offered a different version. In an interview, he claimed that he left the tour because he discovered that they were not playing fair. According to him, the media was paid to publish headlines like “Daddy Yankee knocks out Don Omar.” Don Omar stated that it was Daddy Yankee himself who was behind these unfair maneuvers. Furthermore, he mentioned organizational problems during “The Kingdom” concerts, which led him to withdraw from the tour.

After seven years of enmity, the reconciliation came in December 2023, when Daddy Yankee announced his retirement from music to follow a more spiritual path. Both artists dedicated words to each other on Instagram, leaving their differences behind and opening the door to possible future collaborations.

Don Omar published an open letter to the reggaeton genre, where explained that their rivalry with Daddy Yankee was due to misunderstandings, bad conversations, and a lack of spirituality in their lives. In an emotional post, Don Omar reflected on his history with Daddy Yankee, remembering how they both respected each other from day one and how together they brought Puerto Rican music to the world.

The reconciliation between Don Omar and Daddy Yankee has surprised many and has been received with joy by fans of the urban genre. Although the rivalry between the two was intense and prolonged, their decision to leave the controversies behind and look to the future marks a new chapter in their careers.