The Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee appeared this Thursday before the Federal Court in Puerto Rico, where a hearing was held regarding the new lawsuit he filed against his ex-wife, Mireddys González-Castellanos, and his former sister-in-law Ayeicha González.
“I would have preferred it to be different. I was always at the service and always open to agreements, but we ended up here,” the artist declared upon arriving at the court and in front of the media waiting outside the venue.
According to the report from Telemundo 51, Mireddys González attended the hearing accompanied by her sister. Upon her arrival, she avoided going into details, merely stating that it is a "quite painful" process.
The artist accuses both of having accessed emails and confidential files without authorization from those corporations to deliberately delete information during the period when the legal control of the companies El Cartel Records, Inc. and Los Cangris, Inc. was being defined.
Daddy Yankee's defense claims that this alleged sabotage affected key operations, such as the La Última Vuelta World Tour and the sale of his music catalog, and they are demanding compensation of 12 million dollars plus additional payments for punitive damages.
In the midst of this legal battle, Daddy Yankee made a radical decision: to leave behind the stage name that made him a legend and begin a new chapter under the name DY. "Daddy Yankee" is a trademark co-owned with his ex-wife and his former sister-in-law, and to avoid further disputes and preserve his income, the singer chose to change his stage name.
Frequently Asked Questions about Daddy Yankee's Legal Dispute with His Ex-Wife
Why did Daddy Yankee sue his ex-wife for 12 million dollars?
Daddy Yankee filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, Mireddys González, and his ex-sister-in-law for accessing his emails and confidential files without authorization, which allegedly impacted key operations such as his world tour and the sale of his music catalog. Additionally, he is seeking compensation for punitive damages.
What is the reason behind Daddy Yankee's change of stage name?
Daddy Yankee decided to change his stage name to DY to avoid sharing profits with his ex-wife, as the name "Daddy Yankee" is registered as a trademark associated with the businesses he shares with her. This change aims to prevent further disputes and preserve his income.
How has the legal battle affected Daddy Yankee's relationship with his daughter Jesaaelys?
Daddy Yankee's relationship with his daughter Jesaaelys has been affected since the legal conflict with his ex-wife began. Jesaaelys has shown her unconditional support for her mother and has stated that her relationship with her father is "more than scarred."
What companies are involved in the legal dispute between Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González?
The companies involved in the legal dispute are El Cartel Records, Inc. and Los Cangris, Inc., which were established during the marriage of Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González and are under legal control and accusations of mismanagement.
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