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Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daddy Yankee Sues Ex-Wife for $250 Million, Alleges Mismanagement: Report
Reggaetón star Daddy Yankee reportedly has filed a $250 million financial mismanagement and defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and her sister after he regained control of his music companies, El Cartel Records and Los Cangris, amid the couple's divorce. In the new lawsuit filed Tuesday in Puerto Rico and obtained by Billboard and the Los Angeles Times, the musician doubles down on his claim that ex-wife Mireddys González Castellanos, and her sister, Ayeicha González Castellanos, improperly withdrew $100 million from his companies' bank accounts before the women were forced to relinquish control under a court order. More from Rolling Stone Sean Combs Accused of Threatening and Abusing Staffers in New Indictment T.I. and Tiny Accuser A No-Show at Contempt Hearing, Her Lawyer Tries to Quit Prosecutors Say Two Children Were Forced to Torture Trans Man Killed in New York The new complaint also accuses the sisters of hiding or destroying documents related to ventures such as Yankee's highly successful La Última Vuelta World Tour, Billboard reported. The lawsuit further alleges the women 'deleted or removed essential emails related to the operation of the companies and migrated the information to devices that have not been turned over or identified,' the outlet said. Yankee, born Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, reportedly says he found the irregularities after he ousted his ex-wife from her management role at the end of December. (The couple officially divorced last month after nearly 30 years of marriage. Yankee, who announced his retirement from the music industry in 2022, revealed his split from González in an Instagram story late last year.) In his new filing, the 'Gasolina' rapper, 49, reportedly alleges the sisters' 'disorganized, unprofessional and irresponsible handling' of his career – as well as their alleged 'defamatory campaign' against him – caused him significant personal and financial harm. For instance, he claims to have found uncashed checks, including royalty payments dating back decades, that are now worthless in some cases due to expiration dates. 'This lack of diligence and administrative imprudence on the part of [the sisters] cost [Yankee] millions of dollars,' the new court documents say, according to The Times. Yankee says the women's alleged actions, including their 'gross and stubborn negligence,' also damaged his 'career, good name and personal prestige as one of the most important international Latin music figures.' Billboard reached out to González's attorneys for comment but did not immediately receive a response. It was González who filed the divorce petition that Yankee publicly confirmed on Dec. 2, 2024. 'With a heart full of respect and honesty, I want to share some important news about my personal life,' he wrote on Instagram. 'After more than two decades of marriage and after many months of trying to save my marriage, which my wife and I share, today my lawyers respond to the divorce petition received by Mireddys.' He said at the time that he respected González's decision and was grateful for their time together. Along with being his wife, she was his manager and the CEO of El Cartel Records. The former spouses share three adult children: Yamilet, Jesaaelys, and Jeremy. 'This is not an easy time, but I understand that it is part of my life process,' he wrote in December. 'It is time to accept and move forward, and protect my stability, my children and everything built over so many years.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Express Tribune
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Daddy Yankee files $250m lawsuit against ex-wife and sister-in-law for fraud and defamation
Daddy Yankee has taken legal action against his ex-wife, Mireddys González, and her sister, Ayeicha Gonzalez Castellanos, filing a $250 million lawsuit that accuses them of financial mismanagement and defamation. The legal battle marks a dramatic turn in the former couple's nearly three-decade-long relationship, which had long been seen as one of reggaeton's most stable marriages. The Puerto Rican superstar, whose real name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, alleges that González and her sister mishandled two of his business ventures, causing him significant financial losses. According to court documents, 'Mireddys and Ayeicha Gonzalez Castellanos continued to assume greater power than was permitted and together made reckless and selfish decisions that were detrimental to both the companies and Mr. Ayala Rodriguez (Daddy Yankee).' Beyond financial mismanagement, the lawsuit also claims that the two orchestrated a campaign to damage Daddy Yankee's reputation, adding further tension to an already bitter split. Following news of the lawsuit, González, a well-known entrepreneur and the mother of two of Daddy Yankee's children, took to social media with cryptic posts. Without directly addressing the allegations, she shared biblical quotes and messages that hinted at her perspective on the situation. One post read, 'Stop having empathy for people who treat you badly,' while another stated, 'Emotional attachment is a prison for the soul; it makes you see virtues that do not exist and hopes where there are none.' The former couple officially finalized their divorce on February 18 in a virtual court session, avoiding a face-to-face confrontation. Daddy Yankee and González had been married since 1995, long before he became a global sensation with his breakthrough hit 'Gasolina.' Their marriage was often viewed as a strong partnership, with González frequently managing aspects of his business ventures. However, this lawsuit paints a starkly different picture, exposing deep conflicts and allegations that could redefine the narrative of their decades-long relationship.
Los Angeles Times
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Daddy Yankee files lawsuit against ex-wife for $250 million in business damages
Daddy Yankee is trying to take his ex-wife Mireddys González to court again, but this time for business reasons. According to court documents reviewed by The Times, the reggaetonero — whose legal name is Ramón L. Ayala Rodríguez — filed a lawsuit earlier this week in a Puerto Rican court alleging breaches of fiduciary duties and of contract, as well as damages against González and her sister, Ayeicha González Castellanos. The lawsuit claims that the sisters obtained $100 million from the corporate bank accounts of two of Yankee's businesses, Los Cangris Inc. and El Cartel Records, in what is perceived as an attempt to liquidate assets before being forced to hand them over by a court order. It also alleged that the pair hid information and destroyed important emails in December that pertained to the two companies' business activities, right before they were removed from their association with said companies. 'Mireddys and Ayeicha Gonzalez Castellanos proceeded to concentrate in themselves a greater power than authorized and, together, made negligent and selfish decisions that were detrimental to both the companies and [Yankee] in his personal capacity and as an artist,' the lawsuit claims. '[T]hey did not give an accurate account of their actions, disregarded formalities and requirements of corporate legislation, made financially irresponsible decisions, negligently managed accounting and wrongfully alienated Mr. Ayala Rodriguez from decision-making.' Additionally, Yankee's lawyers allege that González gave unauthorized power of attorney to Puerto Rican music producer Rafael 'Raphy' Pina to oversee the sale of Yankee's music catalog. They also claimed that the sisters gave Pina and his Mr. Soldout company the authority to pay themselves $27 million for the cost of Yankee's La Última Vuelta concert tour, with Pina receiving a 30% cut of the income (despite his being incarcerated at the time). 'This lack of diligence and administrative imprudence on the part of [the sisters] cost [Yankee] millions of dollars,' the court documents says. Per the lawsuit, Yankee's team is requesting at least $250 million in compensation. The 'Gasolina' rapper, who retired from performing in 2023 to rededicate his life to his Christian faith, announced his split from González in a December Instagram story. 'After more than two decades of marriage and after many months of trying to save my marriage, which my wife and I share, today my lawyers responded to the divorce petition received from Mireddys,' Yankee wrote in Spanish. He added that he respects González's decision and that their family remains their priority. The rapper has three grown children, two of whom he shares with González. 'This is not an easy time, but I understand that it is part of my life process,' he added, noting that it was time to 'accept and continue.' Yankee said his Instagram post would be the only statement he would make about his divorce. 'My client holds deep respect for Mireddys González and is therefore prioritizing the preservation and protection of their privacy regarding their marriage and the personal matters that only they fully understand,' his attorney told Rolling Stone in December. 'For a long time, my client made unsuccessful efforts to reconcile their differences.' Reporting fellow Malia Mendez contributed to this report.
