Puerto Rican Reggaeton superstar ‘Daddy Yankee’ born Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez known for his global hits ‘Despacito’ and ‘Gasolina’ has decided to put down the mic and pick up the Bible following his retirement tour La Última Vuelta or ‘The Last Lap.’
According to the BBC the musician, now 46, told his fans “Living a successful life is not the same as living a life with purpose,” announcing his decision after the final show. He explained, “For a long time, I tried to fill an emptiness… that nobody could fill,” and told his audience that it was his faith that had saved him.
“That’s why tonight I recognised and am unashamed to tell the world that Jesus lives in me and that I will live for him.”
In full, he told the capacity crowd at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico (translated),
“My people, this is the most important day of my life, and I want to share it because it’s not the same living a life with success than a life with purpose.
For many years I’ve tried filling a void in my life that no one could fill. I tried finding a purpose, on many occasions it seemed as if I was happy but something was missing…
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