Reggaeton star Wisin launches University of Perreo to preserve the history of the genre

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · Aug 21, 2026 · 233 words · By Marina Neila

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What to know about Reggaeton star Wisin launches University of Perreo to preserve the history of the genre

The Puerto Rican artist has announced a new institution dedicated to studying and preserving the history of reggaeton, a project that already has a website and a 15-day countdown.

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What happened

The Puerto Rican artist has announced a new institution dedicated to studying and preserving the history of reggaeton, a project that already has a website and a 15-day countdown.

Why it matters

Reggaeton takes the leap from the stage to the classroom.

Common ground

The Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Wisin, known as "El Sobreviviente", has announced the launch of the Universidad Del Perreo (UDP), an institution aimed at studying, preserving and promoting the historyand culture of this musical genre.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The initiative already has an official website”

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Multiple sources confirm the existence of an official website for the Universidad del Perreo.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The discography of Ivy Queen, a Puerto Rican rapper and singer, consists of 10 studio albums, four compilation albums, seven EPs, one live album, 103 singles, (including 25 as a featured artist), and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivy_Queen_discography

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Roque José Gallart Ortiz, (born September 21, 1977) also known as Rocky the Kid, is a Puerto Rican broadcaster personality and occasional actor. Gallart was host of a Mega-TV television show named De…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Juan Luis Morera Luna (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxwan ˈlwis moˈɾeɾa ˈluna]; born December 19, 1978), known professionally as Wisin (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈɣ̝ʷisin]), is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisin

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Claim 2: “The Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Wisin, known as "El Sobreviviente", has announced the launch of the Universidad Del Perreo (UDP)”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Wisin (El Sobreviviente) announced the creation of the Universidad Del Perreo (UDP).

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Claim 3: “the site features a 15-day countdown”

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Independent reports from El Nuevo Día and other news sources specifically mention a 15-day countdown on the official website.

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Claim 4: “Universidad Del Perreo (UDP) [is] an institution aimed at studying, preserving and promoting the history and culture of [reggaeton]”

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Multiple sources, including the official site description and news reports, state the institution is dedicated to the study, preservation, and promotion of reggaeton/perreo culture.

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Claim 5: “Wisin, whose real name is Juan Luis Morera”

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Wikipedia and multiple other sources explicitly state that Wisin's real name is Juan Luis Morera Luna.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — La Revolución (English: The Revolution) is the sixth studio album, and the ninth album overall, by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. It was released on May 26, 2009 by Machete Music and WY Re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Revolución

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wisin & Yandel were a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo consisting of Wisin and Yandel. They started their career in 1998 and stayed together until 2023, winning several awards including a Grammy Award in 20…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisin_&_Yandel

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Claim 6: “Reggaeton began to take shape in Puerto Rico in the late 1980s”

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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of irrelevant search results (YouTube TV Help, OBS Forums) and does not contain information regarding the origins of reggaeton.

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web search NEUTRAL — Official YouTube TV Help Center where you can find tips and tutorials on using YouTube TV and other answers to frequently asked questions.
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