Daddy Yankee Recognized As A Culture Creator at Intimate Dinner in Miami

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DIAGEO and its brands Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky and Tequila Don Julio raised a glass honoring legendary Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee with Haute Living and Florida Yachts in Miami.

The celebration honored Daddy Yankee’s contributions while guests enjoyed delicious cocktails, and amazing food. DIAGEO is proud to celebrate cultural changemakers like Daddy Yankee, who has created space for Latinos and pioneered the global expansion of reggaeton by embracing his authentic self and roots.

During the event, Cuban-American Artist Vic Garcia expressed his gratitude for Daddy Yankee‘s work by gifting him a personalized painting labeled “Gracias Rey” (Thank You, King).

(Photo by Romain Maurice/Getty Images for Haute Living)

Notables and VIP guests like Visual Artist Vic Garcia, Kamal Hotchandani CEO of Haute Living, Christine Chiu CEO of Aviandco Avi Hiaeve, and Composer Lucas Vidal, who gathered in Miami to celebrate Daddy Yankee‘s dedication to incorporating culture in the music industry as a proud 200%er -100% Puerto Rican, 100% American.