Los Angeles, November 13, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh won attention backstage at the Latin Grammy Awards after touching the feet of Latin music icon Daddy Yankee’s mother as a mark of respect.
Diljit shared a series of videos from his performance at the awards ceremony on Instagram Stories on Friday. In one clip, Daddy Yankee introduces him to his mother, and Diljit is seen touching her feet while exchanging a few words with her.
In another video, Diljit shared a message celebrating Punjabi music’s global reach, writing: “Punjabi will be spoke on every stage in the world”.
Diljit joined reggaeton star Daddy Yankee in Las Vegas to perform their collaborative track Pokito at the Latin Grammy Awards.
Released on October 30, 2026, as part of Daddy Yankee’s album La Postal, the Punjabi-Spanish collaboration blends Punjabi folk influences, including the sound of the tumbi, with reggaeton and Latin urban music. Diljit opens the track with Punjabi verses before Daddy Yankee takes over with his Spanish delivery. Its recurring hook, “Poquito a poquito”, means “little by little” in Spanish.
Directed by Stillz, the music video brings together elements of both cultures, including visuals featuring bhangra in a bodega and cricket alongside baseball. The collaboration marks another international crossover for Diljit, bringing Punjabi music to a wider global audience.
Meanwhile, back home, a District Child Protection Officer has written to the Police Commissioner seeking restrictions on four songs from Diljit’s performances. The official has asked the singer not to perform Patiala Peg, 5 Taara Theke, Jeb Vicho Feem and Jatt Fire Karda, alleging that their lyrics promote alcohol, substance abuse and violence. The request also seeks to ensure the songs are not performed even with modified lyrics.
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