Pitbull (rapper)

Armando Christian Pérez (born January 15, 1981), better known by his stage name Pitbull (also known as Mr. 305 and Mr. Worldwide), is an American rapper, singer and actor. He was born in Miami, Florida, to parents who are Cuban.

In 2002, he was featured on the album "Big Men" by Lil Jon. In 2004, he released his first album M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records. Pitbull later released his second album, El Mariel, in 2006. His third album, The Boatlift, followed in 2007.

His fourth album, Rebelution (2009), included the hit single "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)". It was his first internationally popular song. "I Know You Want Me" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

 Product Endorsement 
In 2012, Pitbull was in an advertising campaign with Walmart. The advertising campaign would have Pitbull visit, and put on a show, in the location of the Walmart store that received the most Facebook "likes" from June 18 to July 15, 2012, . An online campaign entitled "#exilepitbull" started by journalist David Thorpe of The Boston Phoenix, The Big Hurt: Help us help Wal-Mart exile Pitbull to Alaska – Big Hurt. The Phoenix (July 11, 2012). Retrieved on July 11, 2013. and Jon Hendren, writer for the comedy website SomethingAwful.com. The campaign urged people to vote for a remote location, this location being Kodiak, Alaska. In an email to the Associated Press, Walmart confirmed that Kodiak was the winning location. Walmart did not go ahead with the visit, regardless Pitbull decided to visit Kodiak and their Walmart on July 30. He did a performance for the city, and received a key to the city from Mayor Patricia Branson. David Thorpe, who had started the "#exilepitbull" campaign, was invited to attend, and showed up.

Discography

 M.I.A.M.I. (2004)
 El Mariel (2006)
 The Boatlift (2007)
 Pitbull Starring in Rebelution (2009)
 Armando (2010)
 Planet Pit (2011)
 Global Warming (2012)
 Globalization (2014)
 Dale (2015)
 Climate Change (2017)
 Libertad 548 (2019)
 Trackhouse (2023)

Concert tours
 2009–2011: Rebelution Tour
 2012: Planet Pit World Tour
 2013: North American Tour 2013 (with Kesha)
 2015: Pitbull Live in Hong Kong
 2016: The Bad Man Tour (with Prince Royce and Farruko)
 2017: Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull Live! (with Enrique Iglesias)
 2021: I Feel Good Tour (with Iggy Azalea)
 2022: Can't Stop Us Now Tour (with Iggy Azalea and Sean Paul)
 2023: The Trilogy Tour (with Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin)
 2024: The Trilogy Tour 'The Party Continues' (with Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin)
 2024: Party After Dark Tour

Opening act
 2014–2015: Enrique Iglesias – Sex and Love Tour
 2018: Britney Spears – Piece of Me Tour

Residencies
 2015–2019: Pitbull: Time of Our Lives
 2020 PPD: Pitbull: Get Ready Vegas

LiveXLive Virtual Concert Series
 2020: Pitbull: Live & Timeless

Filmography
Film
 Year Film Role Notes 2012 La Gasolina: Reggaeton Explosion Himself Documentary Blood Money Feature film directed by Gregory McQualter 2013 Epic Bufo Voice 2019 UglyDolls Ugly Dog Voice (original English and Spanish dubs)2021Get Ready - Trackhouse DocumentaryTeam OwnerDocumentary

Television
 Year Title Role Notes2006South BeachHimself2 episodes 2007 Punk'dEpisode: "Episode #8.7" 2007–2008 La Esquina 2 episodes; executive producer and writer 2010 When I Was 17 1 episode; with Vanessa Minnillo & Chris Paul 2012 Shark Tank Special guest star 2012–2019 Dancing with the Stars 6 episodes; Guest Judge and Musical guest2014–2017Pitbull's New Year's RevolutionTV special; Host 2015 Empire Episode: "Fires of Heaven" 2023 Superfan 1 episode; Musical guest

Awards and nominations

 References 

Other websites


 Pitbull on Vevo
 Pitbull on YouTube
 Pitbull on Spotify


Category:1981 births
Category:Living people
Category:21st-century American singer-songwriters
Category:21st-century American rappers
Category:American hip hop singers
Category:American pop singers
Category:American reggae musicians
Category:Cuban singers
Category:American Grammy Award winners
Category:Latin Grammy Award winners
Category:American pop rappers
Category:Rappers from Florida
Category:Singers from Miami