Reggaeton sensation Don Omar has shared uplifting news with his fans: he is now cancer-free. The announcement came just a day after he revealed his cancer diagnosis on social media.
“Today I woke up cancer-free and grateful,” the Puerto Rican artist wrote in Spanish on Instagram. “Thank you for your good wishes, prayers, and thousands of messages. My operation was a success, and now I have to recover.”
The 46-year-old, whose real name is William Omar Landrón Rivera, had initially disclosed his battle with cancer on Monday. He posted a picture of his hospital wristband but did not provide further details about his diagnosis.
Don Omar is preparing to embark on the second leg of his Back to Reggaeton tour, with stops in Los Angeles and Ontario scheduled for August. The singer, known for hits like “Dile,” “Pobre Diabla,” and “Dale Don Dale,” has been a significant figure in the reggaeton genre. His other popular tracks include “Danza Kuduro” and “Salió El Sol.”
The news of his successful surgery and cancer-free status has brought relief to his fans and the music community. Don Omar’s announcement on Instagram was met with an outpouring of support and well-wishes from his nearly 12 million followers.
“Today yes, but tomorrow I won’t have cancer,” he had written in his initial post, which included a photo of his hospital wristband from a specialty hospital in Orlando. “Good intentions are well received. See you soon. #fuckcancer,” he concluded.
The reggaeton star’s brief Instagram caption did not disclose the specifics of his diagnosis. Representatives for Don Omar have not provided further comments.
Don Omar was one of the first major artists to bring reggaeton to a global audience with his debut album, “The Last Don,” in 2003. The album featured defining singles like “Dile” and “Dale Don Dale.” His other notable hits include “Danza Kuduro,” “Pobre Diabla,” and “Salió El Sol.”
He has been performing these and many more songs on his Back to Reggaeton Tour, which announced a second leg starting August 7 in Oakland, California. The tour will visit new cities, including San Diego, Portland, and Tampa, before concluding on the East Coast on September 14 in Newark’s Prudential Center and September 15 in Elmont, New York, at the UBS Arena.
This tour marks his first major headlining trek in a decade and his first since the Kingdom Tour with Daddy Yankee in 2015. It supports his 2023 album “Forever King,” which features collaborations with artists like Chencho Corleone, Maluma, and Residente.
Don Omar’s announcement of being cancer-free has been a beacon of hope and joy for his fans. The artist’s resilience and positive outlook have been inspiring. His post on Instagram, featuring a selfie and a peace sign, was captioned, “I woke up today cancer-free and grateful. Thank you for your good wishes, prayers, and thousands of messages. My surgery was a success, and now to recover.”
The news of his diagnosis had initially alarmed his followers, but the quick update on his successful surgery brought relief. “Today yes, but tomorrow I won’t have cancer,” he had written alongside a photo of his hospital wristband from an Orlando-based medical center. “Good intentions are well received. See you soon. #fuckcancer.”
Before sharing his diagnosis, Don Omar had posted a video of dancers auditioning for the second leg of his Back to Reggaeton Tour. “The most special thing about today’s auditions is seeing that there are people who want to dare to dream with me,” he wrote. “Thank you to each of you who gave your all on the dance floor! This second stage of the tour comes with everything.”
The second leg of his Back to Reggaeton tour will launch on August 7 in Oakland, California. The tour, which kicked off in 2023, marked his comeback with the release of his album “Forever King.” The first leg ran from March 7 to April 21 before being extended by 18 dates.
In December, Don Omar and Daddy Yankee ended their longtime feud by sharing heartfelt statements on social media. “Today we close the book that kept the best chapters of our controversial rivalry,” Don Omar wrote. “Thank you for your words and for listening to mine that came from the heart as well. I wish you the best for you and your family. Thank you for your competitiveness and admirable discipline but even more thank you for what you did for our music.”
Don Omar continued, “Thank you for collaborating and for competing because I did it with a titan. I keep the good memories, the laughs, the dreams together, and the desire for a last round with such a great adversary. We will meet again soon because I owe you a hug and thank you in person. In the meantime, long live King Daddy.”
The announcement of Don Omar being cancer-free has been a moment of celebration for his fans and the music community. His journey and positive outlook continue to inspire many.
