Puerto Rican reggaeton sensation Don Omar has revealed that he is cancer-free after undergoing a successful surgery.
“Thank you for your good wishes, prayers, and thousands of messages. My surgery was a success now to recover,” Mr. Omar wrote.
Fans and friends offered supportive comments under the post with one person simply writing, “Blessings.”
The 46-year-old musician, whose real name is William Omar Landrón Rivera, did not provide any additional details about his diagnosis.
Mr. Omar is slated to kick off his “Back to Reggaeton” tour in the United States with a performance on Aug. 7 in Oakland, California.
A prominent figure in reggaeton, a style of music that has roots in Latin American and Caribbean music, and blends influences from reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, and Latin American genres such as salsa, bomba, and plena.
Since his rise to stardom in the early 2000s, he has released eight studio albums, with hits like “Dale Don Dale,” “Dile,” and “Danza Kuduro,” which have gained international acclaim.
His debut album, “The Last Don,” released in 2003, catapulted him to fame, earning him the nickname “King of Reggaeton”. Over his career, he has received numerous awards, including two Latin Grammy Awards and 13 nominations.
In addition to music, Don Omar ventured into acting and appeared in several “Fast and Furious” films as Rico Santos alongside Vin Diesel.
He had a long-standing feud with fellow reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee, which they publicly ended last December. Both artists took to their Instagram profiles declaring admiration for each other.
Despite their differences, the two collaborated on tracks like “Gata Gangster” and “La Noche Está Buena.” Their feud’s origins remain unclear but date back to reggaeton’s rise in the 2000s.
The reconciliation followed Daddy Yankee’s retirement announcement during his final La Meta tour show in San Juan—he said he wanted to focus on his Christian faith.
