Latin superstar Daddy Yankee tells fans he is leaving music to evangelize the world for Jesus
The music superstar quoted scripture, asking the crowd, 'What good will it be for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?'
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Global Latin music star Daddy Yankee recently bid farewell to his music career and announced he will be dedicating his life to evangelizing the world "for Jesus."
During the final show of his farewell tour in Puerto Rico on Sunday, the "Gasolina" and "Despacito" star said a tearful goodbye to his fans and claimed that he would be giving the rest of his life to Christ, as he has found committing to Christianity much more meaningful.
After playing "Gasolina," the 2004 reggaeton hit that catapulted him to superstardom, the artist launched into his speech in Spanish.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}During his farewell concert over the weekend, Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee claimed he was leaving music to dedicate his life to Jesus Christ. (Kevin Sabitus/Contributor)
"My people, this day for me is the most important day of my life. And I want to share it with you because living a life of success is not the same as living a life with purpose," he said.
Yankee, the Puerto Rican star whose real name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, told the 18,000 people at the La Meta venue that his life of global superstardom, travel, and riches had not gotten him the fulfillment he truly desired.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"I have to confess that those days are over. Someone was able to fill that emptiness," he said, alluding to his Savior.
Prior to fully revealing his next move, Yankee quoted an iconic Bible verse, which asks, "What good will it be for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?"
He then declared, "That is why tonight, I recognize, and I am not ashamed to tell the whole world that Jesus lives in me and that I will live for Him."
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Daddy Yankee performs during his farewell tour in Puerto Rico. (Gladys Vega/Contributor)
Rodriquez also expressed that everything he has gained from his career in music will be used in service to his faith, stating, "All the tools that I have in my possession, such as music, social networks, platforms, a microphone — everything that Jesus gave me — is now for his kingdom. Thank you very much, Puerto Rico, and I hope that you walk with me in this new beginning."
Rodriguez also urged his fans to "follow Jesus Christ, who is the way, the truth and the life."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The artist also said a brief prayer, stating, "Just like Jesus, with his mercy, allowed me to travel the world, in your mercy, Father, I hope you allow me to evangelize the world from Puerto Rico. Amen."
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In addition to his heartfelt words, light-up drones formed the shape of a cross and the words, "Cristo Viene," ("Christ will come") in the sky over the venue at the end of the show.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Rodriguez's team was reached for comment and have yet to respond.