Who Is Daddy Yankee's Estranged Wife? All About Mireddys González
Daddy Yankee married his high school sweetheart Mireddys González in 1995. They announced their divorce in December 2024
- Daddy Yankee and his high school sweetheart Mireddys Gonzalez are divorcing after nearly 30 years of marriage.
Daddy Yankee and his high school sweetheart Mireddys González are going their separate ways after nearly 30 years of marriage.
The Puerto Rican rapper (born Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez) announced their decision to divorce on his Instagram Stories in December 2024.
González and Daddy Yankee have been married since 1995 and share two children : daughter Jesaaelys and son Jeremy. The artist also has a daughter, Yamilet, from a previous relationship.
"The most beautiful thing I have in my life is my family , without a doubt," the "Gasolina" singer told People en Español in 2022. "My wife and my children are my treasure, the reason why I work day after day to try that they have a better life, to make a legacy for them, that they do not have the difficulties that I have gone through in this life."
So, who is the King of Reggaetón's estranged wife? Keep reading to learn more about Mireddys González.
She and Daddy Yankee met in high school and wed in 1995
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According to Rolling Stone , Mireddys and the "Dura" singer were high school sweethearts . After several years of dating, the pair got married on March 20, 1995.
In a tribute commemorating their 25th wedding anniversary in 2020, González wrote in Spanish alongside a throwback photo, "25 years ago I made the best decision of my life with the most beautiful man in the world." She added that she feels "love, respect and admiration" for Daddy Yankee and that he is "every woman's dream husband."
She and Daddy Yankee share two kids
Gonzàlez and Daddy Yankee welcomed their daughter Jesaaelys in June 1996 .
Jesaaelys has expressed her gratitude for her parents on several occasions. In an Instagram post to celebrate their anniversary in 2020, Jesaaelys wrote, "I am so thankful to GOD for having exemplary parents like you who always taught us the most important things in life like values, respect, always have GOD present in everything, and always be grateful for everything we have."
Their son Jeremy was born in May 1998. In 2015 on his 17th birthday , Gonzàlez shared a collage of photos of her youngest, captioned: "Happy Bday for my 17-year-old baby who is having his BIRTHDAY today. May God always take care of you and give you lots of health!!!."
Daddy Yankee called her "Jefa"
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Daddy Yankee often referred to Gonzàlez as a "jefa," which translates to "female boss" in English. To mark their 23rd wedding anniversary in 2018, the singer penned a sweet message to González that read in English, "Because a jefe (male boss) needs a good jefa (female boss). With God's blessing, anniversary #23."
She had mixed feelings when Daddy Yankee announced his retirement
When Daddy Yankee announced his retirement from music in March 2022, González admitted that she had "mixed feelings."
Sharing her husband's announcement video on Instagram , she wrote in Spanish, "Today I have mixed feelings, I am HAPPY and SAD!!!! It is ironic that on a day like today, March 20 as we celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary, I hear you tell the WORLD that you are retiring from MUSIC that has been your passion for these last three decades. Soon it's your turn to say goodbye to the stage. You've enjoyed Daddy Yankee for so long, but now it's up to Raymond Ayala to enjoy what he's built."
She added, "Sometimes endings are the beginning of great things."
She was happy to watch Daddy Yankee shine in the spotlight
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In 2018, González responded to a fan who commented that they didn't see her by the rapper's side at an awards ceremony.
"I am!!!! But I'm where I belong because the star here is @daddyyankeee," she replied , translated to English. "I feel HAPPY watching him shine from my place."
She and Daddy Yankee are getting a divorce
In December 2024, Daddy Yankee announced his divorce from González on his Instagram Stories, writing in Spanish, "After more than two decades of marriage and after many months of trying to save my marriage, today my lawyers respond to the divorce petition received by Mireddys."
He continued: "My faith in Christ has been my refuge at all times, and was a constant guide as we attempted to overcome our differences. I respect Mireddys' decision and I am grateful for the time we shared, full of blessings and values, love and with a beautiful family that will continue to be our priority."
In March 2025, Daddy Yankee reportedly filed a $250 million lawsuit against González and her sister, claiming that they mismanaged two of his companies and defamed him.
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