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Daddy Yankee Lights Up the Latin Grammy Stage with LL Cool J, Receives Tribute from Janet Jackson: Watch

The Puerto Rican superstar celebrated his legacy alongside LL Cool J before Janet Jackson honored him as the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year. Daddy Yankee Lights Up the Latin Grammy Stage with LL Cool J, Receives Tribute from Janet Jackson: Watch Pedro Camacho

Daddy Yankee Lights Up the Latin Grammy Stage with LL Cool J, Receives Tribute from Janet Jackson: Watch

Daddy Yankee was deeply moved when American icon Janet Jackson surprised him at the Latin Grammys, where he received the Person of the Year award. Jackson, who collaborated with Yankee on the 2018 duet "Made for Now," spoke warmly about the impact of his music, stating that it has inspired an entire generation. Yankee expressed his gratitude, praising Jackson's kindness and legacy.

Throughout the evening, Yankee delivered a captivating performance, showcasing some of his most iconic hits and paying homage to the genre he helped popularize worldwide.

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