Daddy Yankee Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex

Daddy Yankee goes Sneaker Shopping with Complex’s Joe La Puma at YankeeKicks in Miami and talks about the Puerto Rico Air Force 1s, his historic deal with Reebok, and J Balvin’s Air Jordans.
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[@Complex]

What’s a Reebok artist collaboration you wish would re-release?

[@JRbbit]

Daddy Yankee for sure!!!

[@FS79171]

Daddy Yankee no cap

[@DiorTooCool]

The G-units

[@thecactusgentleman]

DY 🔥

[@thericansnowboarder5510]

Definitely DY

[@fastlanegaming]

Most humble guy in the latin music business. And the most successful for such a long period too. The Legend DY!

[@myearsgotyouthsystem8802]

Yes he's so humble

[@sammyzkickz6601]

most successful? u sure about that?

[@GreatestttEverrr]

​@@sammyzkickz6601sí

[@lecllecl8602]

Bro he’s legit my idol I’ve looked up to yankee since I was 6 yrs old. I’m 30 now. He’s always been such a HUGE influence in my life. Always treating people right. Always humble. And ALWAYS for his people. He’s a great artist and a true gentleman 👌🏽💯

[@onrode]

Bro he's the Big Boss ain't nothing humble about him

[@jobmel-vh2mb]

People don’t know how big yankee really is. He’s pretty much our Jay-z. Dude is still in his prime. 🇵🇷🐐

[@urekmazino6800]

Nah, us old folks know bro

[@rhnandz7819]

HECK NO

[@pbdubz]

hes been the goat since 95 everybody know yankee

[@teeerealsirrdee]

I knew his name but I definitely did not realize/know how big he is. I was looking at his wiki page and the tours he has done.

[@chilitopo1167]

He’s old but found the fountain of youth😂

[@da1newyorkg]

I’ve met Daddy Yankee twice and each time he was so cool and humble, he really is the GOAT

[@felipecotrina3979]

@@UpliftJai that was bad bunny

[@konvictionXX]

@@UpliftJai that was bad bunny you maricón

[@arnoldll9310]

i met him when i was 10 years old! he was promoting his cd album at an fye in queens, ny. man hes still the same old humble guy!!!

[@ayoforyayo1721]

@@felipecotrina3979 bad bunny dont even like being around his fans like that hes said it in interviews

[@kynshii]

This man never ages ⚾

[@McMohamed99]

He has less wrinkles than a teenager 😂

[@kynshii]

@@McMohamed99 right lol

[@exa0247]

He's almost 50 and looks very young 🤯

[@kynshii]

@@exa0247 exactly

[@etamlous]

@@exa0247it’s not hard when you can’t even grow a five o’clock shadow.

[@harsha6183]

So humble and respectful. Talking about culture and other artists with so much love. Such a legend this guy is❤

[@DevRel1]

Such an intelligent guy, a hero of the South Florida, new York and Puerto Rican music scene. Give this man his flowers. Celebrate him and this culture. Spanish Hip hop, Reggaeton, R&B and reggae. His music crossed all genres.

[@myearsgotyouthsystem8802]

Yes and I still have his old songs on many of my playlists.

[@BayareaXotics]

Oh yea def he’s the og of reggaeton

[@krownheightsgang7053]

@@BayareaXoticsNore is the creator and don’t forget it

[@bigshmoke9653]

​@@krownheightsgang7053 😂😂

[@sencillo96]

​@@krownheightsgang7053 how , DY been the Man since the 90s non stop hits ....

[@mask29991]

Daddy Yankee is really a stand up guy. Generous af and supportive of the kids/culture and he even went in for the handshake first with the cashier at the end.

[@al3xaguirr3]

Love Daddy Yankee LEGEND!!! This was a dope episode love his energy and helping out the kids!!!

[@bl_official_]

Daddy Yankee always seems to be the most chilled, authentic guy in this whole music scene. Always bringing good vibes! Love that!🖤

[@mrbradley1]

Yeah sure most chilled authentic guy in the “whole music scene” 😂 Y’all brain dead with comments like this

[@ricardomoreno3672]

Notice how humble and vibrant he is . No chains , no flashy jewelry. Greatest of all time 🙏

[@humunahumunaha9770]

He got a chain th

[@danielarjona4490]

@@jeanbonefont2119 a house on his wrist 😂

[@romans1227]

What about his RM ?

[@kosmisfit1301]

the plain jane Richard Mille was a subtle flex only the real ones kno tho

[@giovannibalcazar]

Just cause you wear jewelry does not mean your not humble people work hard for what they what he does wear jewelry btw also look at the watch.

[@izwanmansor2179]

He hever stop smiling,such a good vibe❤

[@Bringbacon1805]

I like how he was reacting to Balvin and Benito's shoes, like a proud parent! Glad I got to see DY live before he retired and glad that Complex did an episode with such an icon!

[@ejicon3099]

What a humble dude. You can tell he really likes helping out his community and is proud of where he's from. I also like how much the dude smiles. Way to go DY.

[@PokeSteven]

No ego is what im getting from his interactions. With the kids, Joe and the staff. There’s a reason why he’s been so successful for so long, great episode. Joe the 🐐 like always.

[@sagarg.-lg1yn]

Respect to Daddy Yankee. Looking after the youth..I love that man.. mad mad respect

[@note18note18]

Love how he always has a smile on in every single scene. Like he’s genuinely happy to be on the show

[@margparis4442]

tiene personalidad alegre y ganadora😎🤗

[@chris_chitown97]

Daddy Yankee was huge in the late 90’s early 00’s then faded and had a resurgence in the late 10’s. He really is a 🐐in the Latin community, Dale mas Gasolina ⛽️🔥

[@Pmnf06]

Yeah yeah afirmo

[@prodigy9885]

This man did an episode at his own store. Boss 👑

[@junicasanovas516]

So.this is his store

[@sosadaking1621]

That's not his store he said it looks like I own the store cause of the name of the store yankeekicks

[@slimlancaster9844]

While the Store name is YankeeKicks, it has zero to do with Daddy Yankee. It is not his store.

[@JGRJakks]

We puertorricans are so proud of him, he is our culture, the heart of the music & one of the best from the island much love for him ❤🙏🇵🇷

[@magicalpodium]

From Rompe TO Gasolina, this guy is a legend in the music business. I think the Despacito track really brought him bakkkk into the limelight again. He is humble and honest. Love from Sierra Leone, West Africa…

[@SicKSKITSO]

Will never forget when he was on punked “dont talk to me like that papa”😂

[@marcoolvera6366]

Yankee es increíble, que grande es ese man, comprandole a chamaquitos y esos chamaquitos bien alegre, por más artistas así, q deberían de juntarse para ayudar a muchas personas q no tienen.

[@melissaflores4156]

THE GOAT himself. Guy made his own lane and created a whole generation of artists inspired by him. Bomb episode!!!

[@superego666]

one of my hero's growing up! This man changed my whole style when I first heard his music! Haven't met him yet, but one day I will. Extremely excited when I saw his name on this episode! thank you Joe and Complex for having him on. The king of Reggaeton, the big boss!

[@LuisKing150]

DY. Been a fan since barrio fino almost 20 years ago since 2004. This man opened barriers and set boundaries for the now Latino artists out there. He is and will always be the big boss, el maximo líder. DYYYYY

[@Monyny418]

Daddy Yankee 🇵🇷🐐

[@theLaurawind]

Yankee el rey, su humildad y su luz le brillan desde adentro. El mejor ♥️

[@ajluna9861]

Jesus is KING no one else

[@JuanRodriguez-gb8ig]

@@ajluna9861 amen 🙏🙏

[@RedzClapz]

1 of the most humblest man I've seen on this show. He kept smiling he's proud in everything that he do. The way he mentions Puerto Rico alot shows great gratitude towards the country. The thing I like about him most. He have alot of taste in old school shoes. Dawg the Nike OG raids. Before my grandfather died he gifted me a pair also & I was so happy

[@julianandashleygarcia9638]

What a Fckn legend DY is; all the blessing to him and his family 🇲🇽 🤝🏽 🇵🇷

[@elcangri9554]

la humildad prevalece DY my favorite singer a true inspiration to many a real warrior The Greatest of all Time Goat

[@dannycabrera521]

Yankee is a reggeaton legend he opens. The doors for the new generation the best very humble gonna miss not seeing him no more but he still got long way the goat

[@corbencarter-dixon5758]

Man for my well rounded taste in music Daddy Yankee was always in my playlist especially when Gasolina came on the radio. The man don’t even look like he aged at all.

[@godspeedrell]

Huge shout out to Daddy Yankee for blessing the kids and showing love to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and his compadres. Great episode 🔥🔥🔥

[@plecturaproductions5816]

I remember when reggaeton just started picking up in the US, big fan of Daddy Yankee, he really paved the way for a lot of the current artist today!

[@BigBroDre]

No one mentioned how young he looks, I gotta start drinking water 😂. Salute to the King Daddy Yankee.

[@CrossSM]

His English got great.. I remember when he dropped Gasolina and did interviews, he had a translator like a boxer lol. But I always rocked with dude and the reggaeton movement 💯💪🏽

[@winnokahenry7524]

Always been a fan of Daddy Yankee , my bucket list was to see him in person , never got too because I work all the time , working 3 jobs to make it in the world

[@HZS1]

Keep going bro💪💪

[@sasha1551]

I can’t believe daddy yankee is almost 50! The guy never ages!

[@MILABRRA]

WHAT A DOWN TO EARTH PERSON HE IS RESPECT

[@zenemij]

Finally the big boss , we all was waiting for this one 🔥🔥

[@josesuarez7129]

Finally the big boss 🔥

[@kevinlopez9838]

Man was about to say “rompió con cojones” but remember he was on complex 😂

[@kevo_tabellako6385]

Daddy Yankees smile never gets old its has been the same for years

[@jayjumpman9673]

It’s crazy how I watched this man’s career since a kid and he still hasn’t aged my boy Yankee is a legend

[@jesschas5003]

DY is the best.. such a good man and so proud of his culture and genre. Many blessings Ramon!

[@BigDraco20]

People don’t know who Yankee is. He’s a legend in the Latin community. He is still in his prime. Crazy

[@BIGCROWOFFICIAL]

que lastima que en youtube no existe el botón de "me inspira" o me "super gusta esto", este tipo me inspiro demasiado y fue alguien muy importante para todos los que amamos la música urbana tanto como usuarios y músicos,sin dudad dejo un legado que no va a pasar desapercibido ...daddy Yankee salud y vida para vos y los tuyos...desde argentina !!!

[@Nevarezpr]

That’s a great idea

[@xFzNHaZarD]

Another great episode! Love the humility and the way he gave back to the kids. Wholesome.

[@MorganWelford]

Another highly anticipated episode keep up the great work

[@vegetahernan6837]

Yankee and canelo the best episodes

[@muhammetalibas9430]

what a sunshine of a person. i grew up listening to him all the way in europe, seeing his interaction with the youth made me smile! one of the best episodes so far!

[@jason230791]

Class,very humble, very smiling, legendary & he still doesn't age lol

[@Derek4k]

yankee incredible. great guest. og fr. vamos

[@legacy6519]

DY is such a nice guy! That’s why he’s the King! 👌🏼

[@ColitoPR]

Yankee is one of the most humble and disciplined artists ever. Wonder why he’s so successful

[@claytonduffymusicoffical]

Such a lovely wholesome dood. I love people from PR they’re so sweet and humble ❤️❤️❤️ much love to Puerto Rico !

[@musicaddict2727]

Daddy yankee will always be the number 1!!! ❤ 😍

[@izdatrahmilano-fk8gp]

This video made me smile 😀😀its always good seeing people giving back to their people and community, it really makes everyone in a good mood and that's what we need💯💯

[@georgevega9597]

So proud of my people 🇵🇷

[@Jose-ye3xm]

The greatest of all time! I remember my mom getting me the white and blue joints in like 6th grade. Man was really ahead of the game in the industry.

[@Dlagadomex]

Daddy Yankee 🔥🔥💕

[@blackfrieza1912]

Only the 2004 kids know that gasoline song was a hit

[@Im_Z_4747]

Bro is 18 .

[@FootyLatino]

Gasoline? 😂 and he has way many more hits kid.

[@harrynelson9203]

I listened to that songs 100’s of times a day, my friend had a music channel that played the music video 🤣🤣

[@cybertron50]

I believe the album was called Bario Fino and the lead single was Gasolina😂

[@TheUncleJohn1]

Was a hit!?????? Still a hit

[@alexandergonzalez9202]

The most humble human being you guys have had on the this show

[@briankarczewski8588]

Im not puerto rican, im argentinian and sometimes im not proud of showing my latino heritage, but whenever i see DY, he makes me so proud of being hispanic and being a spanish speaker

[@ProjectPRODiiGY]

boricuas always ride for each other man, it’s always all love 🖤

[@KiloEcho75]

DY… humble, generous and all class. Another great episode from Joe and the Complex crew and one of my favorite ones yet!

[@emmanuelvaldez4420]

Boss always humble and respectful my blessing to him and Family. Latino stand up saludos y respecto The 🐐 GOAT " Seekiii sekkii DaDa Daddy yankee YEOO"

[@claudiodelgado9073]

This is heartwarming watching these kids interact with DY and the way he interacts with them. ❤

[@ladyd6939]

What a kind gesture DY showing love to the kids so sweet.

[@Eljefe5948]

Daddy Yankee always with a smile 😁 Love that guy.

[@alfalfabojengels5646]

What a nice OG, need more of this guy. Grounded. Classy. 👍🏽

[@janxielofficial739]

Yankee la Bestia 🇵🇷🔥

[@elbatorres6113]

Daddy Yankee… the G.O.A.T.!!!❤

[@Polobeer]

Wow Yankee being humble and him looking young af!!!!! That's inspiration!! Thank you for representing the Hispanic community as remaining humble

[@prancingxxx]

Always enjoy Complex. Great to see DY in this episode. He’s on fire!

[@sbc_bayboyy1783]

We love this guy!!

[@raquelleseda2302]

DY is the most humble and respectful artist. Even on here he's giving back to the community by buying all these kids sneakers and supporting Bad Bunny by buying his sneaker. his humbleness will keep bringing him blessings.✨

[@txcaponeyoungjerry9435]

Love all those true humble artist that come from the bottom especially Daddy Yankee real Og

[@marsfatmon7438]

Without this man, the King of Reggaeton Daddy Yankee, there be no Bad Bunny

[@d1fferen7]

He's really humble. It just goes to show how down to Earth this guy is.

[@cp1048]

The man hasn't aged but his English has improved a lot.

[@marie-pimotep9783]

Lord, I'd have never imagined how cool Daddy Yankee is: I'm amazed by how a lovely man he is!!!😌🙏🏾❤️💯👍🏾

[@lizaagonzi5946]

Daddy Yankee ♥️♥️♥️♥️😎☝️

[@KrushsDaddy]

Gestures like this can change a child’s outlook on life. And there is no price to put on that. 💯❤

[@RaulMartinez-zz5fq]

Que bueno que compartio regalándole un par de sneakers a los chamacos 👏 saludos desde Panama 🇵🇦🇵🇷

[@dianarodriguez1102]

Dady que buena onda eres esos jovencitos les brillaban sus ojos quizá por las cámaras no brincaron por esos tenis que les regalaste . Reflejas paz

[@abelrodriguez5129]

DY everytime smiling , god bless u bro

[@Creamybackshots69247]

Smiling the whole time 😂 good spill

[@hirianblack6099]

El Papi Yankee!🔥

[@TheMancunianCandidate]

Well this rated high on the wholesomeness vibe, never heard of this guy but you can tell he came from nothing and doesn’t mind people knowing it, giving back to young sneaker heads what he couldn’t afford at their age. You love to see it 👏

[@kacymah93]

Showing love to the youth, you love to see it…great episode with Daddy Yankee! ❤

[@josesuarez7129]

This the episode we all been waiting for

[@j_jesusvaldez]

Has to be one of the top episodes, humble, let the kids choose first, bro is FOR THE CULTURE!

[@josephmuniz5868]

I have not watch the episode and THIS IS ALREADY MY FAVORITE EPISODE DADDY YANKEE YOUR MY FAVORITE ARTIST RESPECT TO TO BIG BOSS

[@lategod]

the only person to shop at his own store haha LEGEND!!

[@mjmartinejohn]

So much respect for DY - those kids were loving every second.

[@thericansnowboarder5510]

Finally I been waiting for this to happen for a long time

[@jjmunz7718]

It would be an honor to be able too meet daddy Yankee. Pr strong 💪. Much luv. Blessings 🙏

[@BasedMilo32]

AMAZING couldnt stop smiling the whole video