Raphy Pina reacts to lawsuit filed by Daddy Yankee against him

Music producer Rafael “Raphy” Pina publicly reacted to the federal lawsuit filed by Daddy Yankee's legal representation, who accuses him of participating in an alleged scheme to divert millions in royalties from the artist's songs. The complaint, filed last Saturday, states that several people and entities were involved in the alleged plan, including Pina, who for years was the urban interpreter's right-hand man.

In the legal document, which is over a hundred pages long, compensation of three million dollars is claimed, as well as a jury trial under the RICO Act, a regulation used for cases linked to corrupt organizations or those influenced by extortion. According to the singer's lawyers, the alleged scheme extended from 2004 to February 2025 and aimed to redirect royalties and appropriate authorship credits.

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Pina decided to break the silence with an extensive post on his Instagram account, assuring that his silence should not be interpreted as fear nor his serenity as weakness. He affirmed that he has always respected the artistic figure of Daddy Yankee, whom he described as a legend, but insinuated that his relationship with Ramón Ayala, the man behind the icon, has nuances that the public does not know.

"Do not confuse my silence with fear, nor my peace with weakness. I do not play at destroying what I built, nor do I need to invent stories to justify my decisions. Daddy Yankee, the legend, will always have our respect. That man opened paths and left a legacy that no one can deny. But, Ramón Ayala is another story... the story we lived, without cameras, without networks, and without tales. He says exactly who I was in his career, producer, partner, manager, strategist, friend... And that's why it's surprising that today they use spiritual discourses to justify acts that do not reflect a man who claims to walk hand in hand with God. Because the one who has God in his heart does not destroy, does not invent, does not slander, nor does he put at risk FAMILIES that have never failed him," he said.

In his message, the producer maintained that what has been achieved between the two is backed by documents and experience, and rejected the manipulation of history. He also pointed out that it was surprising to see "spiritual" discourses justifying actions that, according to him, do not represent someone who claims to live in harmony with God. He stressed that his current focus is on his family and the truth, but that he will defend his name from any accusation he considers unfair. Pina also alluded to the participation mentioned in the lawsuit of Daddy Yankee's ex-wife, Mireddys González, and suggested that an honest conversation between both parties could clarify situations that third parties have complicated. He accompanied his words with photographs of significant moments in his career alongside the artist, including ASCAP recognitions and studio sessions. The lawsuit, which also involves lawyer Edwin Prado Galarza, Andrés Coll Fernández, and several corporations, alleges that those named participated in a scheme to divert royalties through different states and international entities, thereby reducing the income of the true authors. While the process advances in the courts, Pina's statement marks the beginning of a new chapter in a professional and personal relationship that for years was considered one of the most solid in the urban genre.