Daddy Yankee retires to devote to Christianity

[Teletubby 146,650]

Daddy Yankee is officially retiring from reggaeton to devote his life to his religious faith, the rapper said after ending his farewell tour. He made the announcement in a lengthy speech following a larger-than-life performance of his global hit “Gasolina.” 

“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,” he told the crowd in his homeland of Puerto Rico. “For many years I’ve tried filling a hole in my life that no one could fill. I tried finding a purpose, on many occasions, it seemed as if I was happy but something was missing for me to feel complete.”

He continued, stating that even though he had traveled the world with his music, he still felt empty. “I took note of something the Bible says,” Yankee continued in Spanish before reciting: “‘What good will it be for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?'”

“All the tools that I have in my possession such as music, social media, platforms, a microphone - everything that God has given me is now for his kingdom,' the 'King of Reggaeton' said.

“Thank you very much, Puerto Rico, and I hope you walk with me in this new beginning and I hope you remember something very important: Don't follow any person. I am human. To all the people who follow me, follow Jesus Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life. 

“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.“

After Daddy Yankee's tearful speech, dozens of drones formed into the shape of a cross in the night sky with the message 'Cristo viene' (Christ will come).

The singer has long been advertising this tour as his final run of dates ahead of retirement. The tour was wildly successful and earned a total gross of over $125 million.

https://variety.com/2023/music/news/daddy-yankee-jesus-speech-retirement-1235822038/

[Anderson123 37,983]

His Yuri / Donna Summer era.

[crazygato 503]

The cross was a pagan symbol. 

[RAMROD 108,349]

Wallet is filled, it's time for Jebus

[LG666 1,930]

Gross.

[SimonBaetens 8,302]

[Ladle Ghoulash 21,913]

At least he has the decency to retire. Sick of the “born again Christian” to making bad music pipeline (looking at you, Kanye + MIA)

[skaxboy 5,301]

I mean, if you have already found God, why even go on and continue to perform your overly sexual songs? I mean good for him but it’s so odd to have crosses and say Christ Is Coming when you performed a song titled “Panties Y Brasieres” a few minutes ago. 
 

I have no problem will promiscuous songs and vulgar lyrics. Just odd to have been singing them on stage for an hour, then get preachy about God and your faith on that same stage. He chose to collect those coins first. Will he now denounce his former discography since it promoted sin? 
 

He is still so hot to me after all these years. The name Daddy is so fitting.  

[Chlorine 47,976]

43 minutes ago, Teletubby said:

For many years I’ve tried filling a hole in my life that no one could fill.

I'm glad that Jesus could fill his hole 

[Flippy 12,546]

[CoolTrainerTerry 1,387]

Alexis Matteo is going to be so sad. 

[ProfessionalClown 10,647]

2 hours ago, Ladle Ghoulash said:

At least he has the decency to retire. Sick of the “born again Christian” to making bad music pipeline (looking at you, Kanye + MIA)

MIA depressed me miss girl made BANGERS

[Ladle Ghoulash 21,913]

55 minutes ago, ProfessionalClown said:

MIA depressed me miss girl made BANGERS

SERIOUSLY

[moonsago 7,285]

As someone who is spiritual but not traditionally religious, I always say, if traditional religion truly helps someone’s life and if makes them a better person then why not. I also believe in Christ and love Jesus’s ( cause they are two different things ) teachings even if I don’t agree with traditional dogma and religion as an institution. Wish him well. 

[Wolf Boy 3,206]

Born again Christians are really in right now.