Daddy Yankee Joins Ed Sheeran in Puerto Rico & More Uplifting Latin Music Moments
From career milestones to new music releases and those small but significant gestures that define the industry, Billboard editors highlight the most uplifting moments in Latin music. Here is what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Silvestre Dangond Joins Latin Grammy In The Schools
Vallenato star Silvestre Dangond joined “Latin Grammy In The Schools” on Thursday (May 14) in Bogota, Colombia. The program featured the donation of musical instruments to two local institutions: Colegio Enrique Olaya Herrera and Fundación Sendero de Acordeones de Riohacha. Students had the unique opportunity to participate in a meet-and-greet and a conversation with Dangond and accordionist José Juan Camilo. Previously, the Latin Grammy-winning singer-songwriter sponsored two Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation research and preservation grants, aimed at supporting the folkloric music genre from Colombia.
“I am so proud to be able to support emerging young talent, especially in a country like Colombia, where music is a fundamental part of our identity,” Dangond said in a press release. “I see myself reflected in these students — in their dreams, in their passion — and I hope this experience reminds them that, with dedication and a love for music, anything is possible.”
Ed Sheeran Brings Out Daddy Yankee as Surprise Guest
British superstar Ed Sheeran surprised his Puerto Rican fans on Wednesday (May 13) during his concert at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan. As part of his Loop Tour, Sheeran brought out a hometown hero: the king of reggaetón, Daddy Yankee.
The performance caught the thousands of attendees by surprise when Daddy Yankee stepped onto the stage to perform “Sonríele” and his collaboration with Bizarrap, “BZRP Music Session Vol. 66,” while Sheeran accompanied him on guitar. The appearance of the “Gasolina” hitmaker elicited immediate cheers and applause from the crowd, who reacted with raised phones and loud singing throughout the collaboration. According to reports, the performance marked Daddy Yankee’s return to the Coliseo since his farewell concerts held in December 2023.
Danny Ocean Performs During Jonas Brothers’ Show
Also this week, Danny Ocean made a surprise appearance during the Jonas Brothers’ May 10 concert at the Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile. The Venezuelan artist joined the famous trio on stage to perform his 2016 hit “Me Rehúso,” driving the crowd wild. During the performance, Joe Jonas was particularly animated, singing and dancing along as Danny performed.
“Thank you sooo so much guys! @jonasbrothers. Chile, I love you so much! Thanks for all the love!” Ocean wrote in a post, alongside a photo posing with the three brothers. The performance came just two days after the Venezuelan star was announced as part of the lineup for the inaugural show of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico on June 11.
Rauw Alejandro Reunites with His Childhood Soccer Coach
Rauw Alejandro reunited with his childhood soccer coach, Andres Mirabelli, at an event in the Red Bull New York Performance Center. The Puerto Rican superstar, who maintains a global partnership with the brand, visited the pitch accompanied by his mentor and youth talents from Puerto Rico, as well as Iván Rivera Gutiérrez, President of the Puerto Rico Soccer Federation. The visit celebrated Rauw’s longstanding connection to soccer and brought together sport and Latino culture ahead of the 2026 World Cup celebrations.
Piso 21 Enters Spotify’s Billions Club
Piso 21 has entered Spotify’s “Billions Club” for the second time with “Te Vi,” their 2018 collaboration with Micro TDH, which officially surpassed 1 billion streams on the platform this week. Previously, the Colombian pop-urban group had achieved this milestone in May 2025 with their hit “Déjala Que Vuelva” featuring Manuel Turizo.
“We’re so happy with our second song in the Billions Club. It’s a testament from the people motivating us to keep making music,” said Pablo Mejía, lead vocalist of Piso 21. “The truth is, making songs that last forever is what we live for. That is why we create music — so that it isn’t just a passing trend, but something that endures forever.”
