Daddy Yankee’s eldest daughter, Jesaaelys Ayala, generated controversy on social networks after stating that during her childhood she was prohibited from listening to Don Omar’s music.
The comment arose spontaneously in a recent publication by the young woman, where she recalled the strict rule that was applied in her home when she was a child, which revived the interest of followers in the historical rivalry between the two exponents of reggaeton.
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Jesaaelys’ statement came when she shared one of her makeup videos on social networks and, in the background, the renowned song played Virtual Divaby Don Omar.
In the recording, the young woman performed a part of the song, an action that sparked reactions among her followers.
One user commented: “Don Omar’s music”, accompanied by several emoticons, to which Jesaaelys responded: “Before they prohibited it from me! Now I can listen to it”.
The words of Daddy Yankee’s daughter caused different reactions among the public and brought to light the impact that the old competition between the so-called “King of Reggaeton” and Don Omar had even on the Puerto Rican artist’s family environment.
For years, the two performers were involved in a dispute for leadership in the urban genre, a rivalry that was reflected not only in the professional environment.but also, as Jesaaelys revealed, in the family’s daily life: listening to Don Omar was prohibited at home.
According to information known for more than a year, The relationship between Daddy Yankee and his daughter would be affected by the recent disagreements with Mireddys González, the artist’s former partner. Some users interpreted Jesaaelys Ayala’s statements as support for her mother in the context of the legal dispute facing the former couple.
Jesaaelys Ayala’s confession did not go unnoticed and fueled the debate about the personal consequences of rivalries in the music industry, especially in figures with extensive media presence such as Daddy Yankee and Don Omar.
The Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee was once again in the center of judicial attention after filing a new lawsuit this week to prevent his ex-wife, Mireddys González, from having control over the “Daddy Yankee” and “DY” brands.. The conflict, which involves the use and commercial rights of stage names, is taking place in the Federal Court and adds to a series of disputes that arose after the divorce.
The new legal action, formalized on Monday, October 6, by Daddy Yankee – whose legal name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez – and his company El Cartel Records Inc., seeks to prevent González from hindering the use of commercial names associated with the artist’s career. According to court documents, the singer’s legal team maintains that the “Daddy Yankee” and “DY” trademarks are “inextricably linked” to Ayala’s professional identity and that “González lacks any personal interest or right in them.””.
The defense warns that, if the artist’s access to these names is restricted, his reputation and the continuity of his career would be put at risk. The document presented highlights: “If González manages to restrict the use of these brands, Ayala will lose control of the symbols of his reputation. This loss cannot be compensated with money.” The lawyers argue that a restriction on the use of names would generate “immediate and catastrophic damage” and “irreparable” impact, both commercially and in the relationship with the audience and the artist’s commercial allies.
The controversy is not recent. The court file states that on July 24, 2025, González’s lawyers sent a letter warning that the applications submitted by the artist to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) did not have their authorization, pointing out violations of the Lanham Act. Subsequently, González requested extensions before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) to oppose the registration of the “DY” and “Daddy Yankee” trademarks.
The dispute over the trademarks coincides with the dissolution process of El Cartel Records Inc., a key company in the career of Daddy Yankee. The procedure began in April, after the divorce was formalized in February 2025. Since then, legal control of the brands was once again in the power of the singer. In the midst of this scenario, a public reappearance of the artist is planned for October 23 at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
