Reggaeton star Don Omar reveals cancer diagnosis by way of Instagram write-up

Reggaeton star Don Omar, 46, announced Monday that he experienced been diagnosed with cancer.

“Today yes, but tomorrow I won’t have most cancers,” the “Dile” singer wrote in Spanish in an Instagram article released Monday that showcased an impression of him donning a health care wristband from Orlando Health. “The effectively wishes have been perfectly obtained. We’ll see you before long.”

The details of his prognosis have not been disclosed.

Born William Omar Landrón Rivera in Puerto Rico, Don Omar often describes himself as “El Rey” of reggaeton in his music. The two-time Latin Grammy winner very first obtained level of popularity in 2003 with “The Very last Don,” his debut album that featured these tracks as “Dale Don Dale” and “Pobre Diabla.” His sophomore observe-up, 2006’s “King of Kings,” achieved No. 7 on the Billboard 200. Don Omar has also appeared in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, portraying road racer Rico Santos.

Various artists and superstars expressed their nicely needs on social media subsequent the announcement, like Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Olga Tañon and fellow collaborators Daddy Yankee, Ozuna and Farruko.

“My sweet youngster, you are a warrior of a million battles and you will with this one also of training course,” wrote Tañon.

“Onward William the first mental and frame of mind struggle you have received, my respects,” Daddy Yankee wrote in a comment. The two performers had been included in a decades-very long feud ahead of burying the hatchet in December 2023. “Now to win the physical! You are in my prayers, and above anything, much more than ever prior to I would like you Wellness AND Lifetime!”

The announcement arrives ahead of the next leg of his Back to Reggaeton U.S. tour, which is scheduled to kick off in Oakland on Aug. 7. It is unclear whether or not the tour will proceed.

The Moments has attained out to Don Omar’s publicity workforce for remark.