Daddy Yankee is going into the new year as a single man.
The reggaeton legend shared that he and his wife Mireddys González are getting divorced after 29 years of marriage.
“With a heart full of respect and honesty, I want to share some important news about my personal life,” Yankee—whose real name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez—wrote in a statement in Spanish on his Instagram Stories Dec. 1. “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 responded to the divorce petition received from Mireddys.”
The 48-year-old, who tied the knot with González in 1995 when they were both 17, shared that his faith will be a “constant guide” during their proceedings.
“I respect Mireddys’ decision,” he continued. “I appreciate the time we shared, full of blessings and values, of love and with a beautiful family that will continue to be our priority. This is not an easy time, but I understand that it is part of my life process.”
