Don Omar Reveals Wisin & Yandel Are Breaking Up

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 10: Wisin Y Yandel perform onstage during the 12th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 10, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Latin Recording Academy) (2011 Getty Images)

Reggaeton singer Don Omar has made the surprise announcement that the popular Puerto Rican reggaeton duo of Wisin and Yandel is breaking up.

Accompanied onstage by Yandel, Omar delivered the news at a concert in the U.S. territory late Friday as he praised Yandel's future as a soloist.

Yandel's real name is Llandel Veguilla Malave, and his singing partner is Juan Luis Morera Luna.

The two rappers began their career in 1998 and have produced 10 albums. The crossover stars also have collaborated with singers Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez and Lenny Kravitz.

Based on reporting by The Associated Press.