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'''Armando Cristian Pérez''' (born January 15, 1981), better known by his stage name '''Pitbull''', is <!--Ethnicity does NOT belong in the lead, only nationality.-->an American rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the [[Lil Jon]] album ''[[Kings of Crunk]]'' in 2002. In 2004, he released his debut album titled ''[[M.I.A.M.I.]]'' (short for ''Money Is A Major Issue'') under [[TVT Records]]. Since then, he has released three other albums under the label: ''[[El Mariel]]'' in 2006, ''[[The Boatlift]]'' in 2007, and [[Planet Pit]] in 2011.<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p542550|pure_url=yes}}|title=Pitbull – Biography|last=Jeffries|first=David|publisher=allmusic|accessdate=November 16, 2009}}</ref>
'''Armando Cristian Pérez''' (born January 15, 1976), better known by his stage name '''Pitbull''', is <!--Ethnicity does NOT belong in the lead, only nationality.-->an American rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the [[Lil Jon]] album ''[[Kings of Crunk]]'' in 2002. In 2004, he released his debut album titled ''[[M.I.A.M.I.]]'' (short for ''Money Is A Major Issue'') under [[TVT Records]]. Since then, he has released three other albums under the label: ''[[El Mariel]]'' in 2006, ''[[The Boatlift]]'' in 2007, and [[Planet Pit]] in 2011.<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p542550|pure_url=yes}}|title=Pitbull – Biography|last=Jeffries|first=David|publisher=allmusic|accessdate=November 16, 2009}}</ref>


He released ''[[Rebelution (Pitbull album)|Rebelution]]'' in 2009, which included singles "[[I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)]]" and "[[Krazy (song)|Krazy]]". The latter peaked at No. 30 on the Hot 100 and No. 11 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts while "I Know You Want Me" peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100 and peaked within the top ten spots of charts in the UK, Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands. The song reached No. 1 in France and the European Hot 100 on the week ending August 29, 2009 according to ''Billboard'' magazine. He later signed with [[Polo Grounds Music]] through [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]] and created his own label Mr. 305 Inc. Another single from ''Rebelution'' was "[[Hotel Room Service]]", which peaked at No. 8 on the Hot 100. ''[[Rebelution (Pitbull album)|Rebelution]]'' went on to sell over 7.5&nbsp;million worldwide digital singles and albums combined.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pitbull’s Rebelution Sold Over 7.5&nbsp;million Worldwide Digital Singles and Albums Combined|url=http://planetpit.com/2011/02/15/pitbulls-rebelution-sold-over-7-5-million-worldwide-digital-singles-and-albums-combined/}}</ref>
He released ''[[Rebelution (Pitbull album)|Rebelution]]'' in 2009, which included singles "[[I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)]]" and "[[Krazy (song)|Krazy]]". The latter peaked at No. 30 on the Hot 100 and No. 11 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts while "I Know You Want Me" peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100 and peaked within the top ten spots of charts in the UK, Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands. The song reached No. 1 in France and the European Hot 100 on the week ending August 29, 2009 according to ''Billboard'' magazine. He later signed with [[Polo Grounds Music]] through [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]] and created his own label Mr. 305 Inc. Another single from ''Rebelution'' was "[[Hotel Room Service]]", which peaked at No. 8 on the Hot 100. ''[[Rebelution (Pitbull album)|Rebelution]]'' went on to sell over 7.5&nbsp;million worldwide digital singles and albums combined.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pitbull’s Rebelution Sold Over 7.5&nbsp;million Worldwide Digital Singles and Albums Combined|url=http://planetpit.com/2011/02/15/pitbulls-rebelution-sold-over-7-5-million-worldwide-digital-singles-and-albums-combined/}}</ref>
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Pitbull
Pitbull at the Planet Pit World Tour in Sydney, Australia In 2012.
Background information
Birth nameArmando Cristian Pérez[1]
Born (1976-01-15) January 15, 1976 (age 48)
Miami, Florida, United States
GenresHip hop, house, electronic dance, eurodance, latin, pop
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer-songwriter,
record producer, television presenter, actor
Years active2003–present
LabelsMr. 305 Inc., RCA, Bad Boy Latino,[2] Polo Grounds, TVT
Websitewww.pitbullmusic.com/us/home

Armando Cristian Pérez (born January 15, 1976), better known by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002. In 2004, he released his debut album titled M.I.A.M.I. (short for Money Is A Major Issue) under TVT Records. Since then, he has released three other albums under the label: El Mariel in 2006, The Boatlift in 2007, and Planet Pit in 2011.[3]

He released Rebelution in 2009, which included singles "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" and "Krazy". The latter peaked at No. 30 on the Hot 100 and No. 11 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts while "I Know You Want Me" peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100 and peaked within the top ten spots of charts in the UK, Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands. The song reached No. 1 in France and the European Hot 100 on the week ending August 29, 2009 according to Billboard magazine. He later signed with Polo Grounds Music through Sony Music and created his own label Mr. 305 Inc. Another single from Rebelution was "Hotel Room Service", which peaked at No. 8 on the Hot 100. Rebelution went on to sell over 7.5 million worldwide digital singles and albums combined.[4]

Pérez is also the host of his own Spanish-language program on the cable channel Mun2 titled La Esquina (Spanish for The Corner).[1][5]

In 2005 Pérez and rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs co-founded Bad Boy Latino, a subsidiary of Combs' Bad Boy Records label. It primarily focuses on Latin hip hop, Latin soul, Latin pop and other Tropical music, and has offices in New York, New York and Miami, Florida.[6][7] Along with co-founding it, Pérez currently heads the A&R division of the label.[2][8][9]

Pérez has become a product endorser, representing alongside Drake, Rihanna, and Trey Songz the “So Kodak” campaign for the Kodak brand[10][11] and embarking on a partnership with the soda giant Dr Pepper[12] as part of the campaign “Vida 23” for which he recorded the song specifically featured on his album Armando.[13] Pitbull also announced he has become the spokesperson for Voli Vodka,[14] in which he holds a majority equity stake,[15] and has also purchased an equity stake in Miami Subs Pizza and Grill.[16]

Early life

Perez was born to Cuban parents in Miami, FL. When he was three, he could recite the works of Cuba's national hero and poet, José Martí.[17] He encountered problems early in his career as a rapper because he is white, has blue eyes, is from the South and is Cuban.[18] He was also influenced by the Miami bass genre of pop music[3] and has cited Celia Cruz and Willy Chirino as sources of inspiration for his music.[19] Perez's parents separated when he was young, and he was raised by his mother. He later spent time with a foster family in Roswell, Georgia.[20] At age 16, his mother kicked him out of their house after he became a drug dealer, as had his father before him. He then graduated from Miami Coral Park High School and focused his career in rapping.[20]

Pitbull explained the reason behind choosing his stage name, saying about the dog "they bite to lock. The dog is too stupid to lose. And they're outlawed in Dade County. They're basically everything that I am. It's been a constant fight."[20] After meeting Lil Jon in Miami,[20] Pitbull was featured on Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz' album Kings of Crunk in 2002.[3] Pitbull's song "Oye" was featured on the soundtrack to the film 2 Fast 2 Furious the following year.[20] In addition, Pitbull also released several mixtapes, composed of freestyles and remixes of popular rap music. Campbell featured Pitbull in his single "Lollipop".[3]

Music career

2001–03: Luke Records and TVT Records

In 2001 Pitbull was signed to Luther Campbell's Luke Records by Jullian Boothe, then the label's vice-president of A&R.[21] In 2001 Pitbull was introduced to Robert Fernandez of Famous Artist Music & Management, an independent label and management company specializing in developing artists, by the Diaz Brothers, a producer duo signed to the company.[22] Fernandez "saw the eagerness and hunger he had" and, with the Luke Records deal ending, began working to develop Pitbull.[22] Together they focused on creating a more radio-friendly sound. Fernandez later told HitQuarters: "At that time his music had a lot of verses and took a long time to get into the hook, and so we took time in getting the songs catchier and less on the rap side."[22] Pitbull recorded between 50 and 70 songs.

Fernandez introduced Pitbull to Lil Jon with a mind to trying to secure the rapper a small guest intro spot on Lil Jon's upcoming album "Kings of Crunk".[22] According to Fernandez, Jon took a liking to Pitbull and went one better by offering him his own track on the album called "Pitbull's Cuban Ride Out", a feature that would help raise the young rapper's profile.[22]

2004–05: M.I.A.M.I.

In 2004, Pitbull released his debut album M.I.A.M.I., with the lead single being "Culo" produced by Lil Jon and the Diaz Brothers. It peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 11 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. Other singles included "Dammit Man", "Back Up", "Toma", and "That's Nasty" (both featuring Lil Jon). He joined the Anger Management Tour, the 2000 hip-hop concert tour headlined by Eminem and 50 Cent.[23] Pitbull also appeared on the Ying Yang Twins' single "Shake", which peaked at No.41 on the Hot 100 and No.12 on the rap chart, and Twista's "Hit the Floor" (#94 Hot 100, No. 20 Rap). Remix album Money Is Still a Major Issue was released in November 2007; it included new track "Everybody Get Up", a duet with hip-hop/R&B group Pretty Ricky.

TVT Records, Pitbull's label at the time, and Slip-n-Slide Records disputed over the release of Welcome to the 305, an unreleased album by Slip-n-Slide that Pitbull had recorded in 2001.[24] A Miami judge ruled that Slip-n-Slide had a legal right to release the album as it was recorded when Pitbull was a Slip-N-Slide artist, and prior to him signing with TVT Records.[25] A U.S. District Court judge affirmed the decision further.[26] TVT was then ordered in March 2007 to pay Slip-n-Slide $9.1 million for attempting to block the album's release to record stores and digital download entities.[27]

2006–08: El Mariel and The Boatlift

In January 2006, he guest-starred in UPN's South Beach. Also in 2006, he recorded "Nuestro Himno" in collaboration with Wyclef Jean, Carlos Ponce, and Olga Tañón.[28] On Listennn... the Album, the debut album by Terror Squad member and Miami radio personality DJ Khaled, Pitbull performed on three singles: "Holla at Me" and "Born-N-Raised" alongside other Southern-based rappers.

Pitbull performing at the Allstate Arena, B96 Jingle Bash, Chicago, December 15, 2009

El Mariel, Pitbull's second album, was released in October 2006. The title was in reference to the town from which the Cuban refugees came to Florida (1980) and referenced in the movie Scarface. He dedicated the album to his father, who died in May of that year.[18] Along with the usual party-oriented tracks, Pitbull also included politically themed tracks in El Mariel.[29] The album was released on October 31, 2006, and included singles "Bojangles", "Ay Chico (Lengua Afuera)", "Fuego", and duet with Puerto Rican singer Ken-Y, "Dime (Remix)". El Mariel topped the Billboard independent albums chart[30] and peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the rap chart.

Pitbull's third album, titled The Boatlift, was released in November 2007, spawned by the single "Secret Admirer" featuring Lloyd on the chorus. Earlier, Pitbull announced that this album would have a more gangsta rap edge than his earlier albums.[31] Subsequent singles included "Go Girl" featuring Trina, and "The Anthem" featuring and produced Lil Jon, that song sampling the hook from the song "El Africano" by Wilfrido Vargas and the beat from the song "Calabria" by Rune RK. "Go Girl" peaked at No. 80 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 36 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart; "The Anthem" No. 36 on the Hot 100 and No.11 on the Hot Rap Tracks.

His variety show, Pitbull's La Esquina, debuted May 2007 on the mun2 cable network.[32] On December 21, 2007, Pitbull was arrested for drunk driving; he posted $1,000 in bail and pleaded not guilty.[33] He was later acquitted of the charge.[34] Pitbull also appeared on DJ Laz' "Move Shake Drop" and DJ Felli Fel's "Feel It".

2009–10: Rebelution and Armando

Pitbull in 2010.

For his fourth studio album Rebelution, Pitbull released "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" through Ultra Records after his former label TVT Records went out of business. "Krazy" peaked at No. 30 on the Hot 100 and No. 11 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts. "I Know You Want Me" peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100 and peaked within the top ten spots of charts in the UK, Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands. The song reached No. 1 in France and the European Hot 100 in the week ending August 29, 2009 according to Billboard magazine. On Dec 11, 2009, Billboard announced their Year-End Canadian Update, placing "I Know You Want Me" at No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart and No. 2 on the CHR/Top 40 chart.[35] He later signed with Polo Grounds Music through Sony Music and created his own label Mr. 305 Inc.[36] Another single was "Hotel Room Service", which samples "Push the Feeling On" and which peaked at No. 9 on the Hot 100. On their second collaboration since "Go Girl", Pitbull appeared on the debut single of rapper David Rush (formerly Young Bo$$), "Shooting Star", also with Kevin Rudolf and LMFAO. An amateur video of Pitbull punching a disruptive audience member at a Colorado concert leaked onto the Internet in late May 2009. Pitbull explained to MTV News that it was because the fan kept throwing cash around the stage, and after Pitbull pulled him up to the stage, he threw a stash of money right in Pitbull's face.[37] He has been tapped by the Miami Dolphins to work alongside T-Pain & Jimmy Buffett to release a new fight song for the Dolphins.[38] The city of Miami granted Pitbull a "Key to the City" honor on August 19, 2009.[39] Another popular single from 2009 was "Blanco", featuring Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes from the soundtrack to the movie Fast & Furious.

In 2010, Pitbull performed the rap section in the Haiti benefit song "Somos El Mundo", a Spanish version of "We Are the World", that included a huge group of Latin artists led by Emilio and Gloria Estefan. He was also a featured guest on "Armada Latina", the fourth single off the album Rise Up by Latin rap legends, Cypress Hill. The song was produced by Jim Jonsin and also features Marc Anthony. Pitbull then collaborated with Alexandra Burke on the single "All Night Long". He was also featured on "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" by Usher.

Pitbull also released his full-length debut Spanish-language album titled Armando on November 2, 2010. Pitbull is also one of the most nominated artists of the upcoming Billboard Latin Music Awards.[40] He garnered 7 nominations for “Latin Rhythm Airplay, Song of the Year” for “Bon, Bon”; “Latin Rhythm Airplay, Artist of the Year, Solo Artist”; “Latin Rhythm Albums, Album of the Year” for Armando; “Latin Rhythm Albums, Artist of the Year, Solo Artist”; “Social 50, Latin Artist of the Year”; “Latin Digital Download of the Year” for “Bon, Bon” and “Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event” for the song “I Like It” alongside Enrique Iglesias. He also won Telehit’s award for “Most Popular Artist”.[41]

2011–present: Planet Pit and Global Warming

Pitbull performing in 2011

Pitbull released his highly anticipated follow-up English album, Planet Pit, on June 21, 2011. Pitbull collaborated with T-Pain on its first single, "Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)". Pitbull has also collaborated with Jennifer Lopez on her single "On the Floor". On March 22, 2011, Pitbull released his second single, "Give Me Everything" featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer, and three months later, the song became Pitbull's first single to top the Billboard Hot 100.[42] On May 2, 2011, Pitbull and Mýa appeared on WWE Raw to celebrate The Rock's birthday.[43][44] Pitbull appeared as musical guest on Conan on August 1, 2011.[45] On August 22, 2011, Lindsay Lohan sued Pitbull, Ne-Yo and Afrojack in response to "Give Me Everything"'s lyrics referencing her name.[46]

On October 7, RCA Music Group announced it was disbanding J Records along with Arista Records and Jive Records. With the shutdown, Pitbull (and all other artists previously signed to these three labels) will release his future material on the RCA Records brand. It was announced that Pitbull's seventh studio album will be titled "Global Warming". Pitbull announced via Facebook that the album will be released November 19, 2012. It was also announced that the lead single from the album will be titled "Get It Started" featuring singer Shakira. Pitbull was attached to the Men in Black 3 soundtrack, releasing the song "Back in Time", which samples "Love Is Strange" by Mickey & Sylvia.

Pitbull will start his new world tour in June 2012. The tour includes the concert in Ulan Bator, Mongolia on September 8.[47]

In 2012, Pitbull was involved in an advertising campaign with Walmart, in which the Walmart store that gets the most Facebook "likes" from June 18 to July 15, 2012 would have Pitbull visit and put on a show there. An orchestrated campaign started by The Boston Phoenix reporter David Thorpe[48] and SomethingAwful.com writer Jon Hendren urged people to vote for a remote location in Kodiak, Alaska.[49] In an email to the Associated Press Walmart confirmed that Kodiak won.[50] Pitbull visited Kodiak on July 30 where he received a key to the city from mayor Branson and then made an appearance before a crowd of hundreds at the Coast Guard base, including the original orchestrator of the campaign to whom he had extended a public invitation.[51][52]

Discography

2004 M.I.A.M.I.
2006 El Mariel
2007 The Boatlift
2009 Rebelution
2010 Armando
2011 Planet Pit
2012 Global Warming
Compilation albums

Concert tours

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Other notes
2012 La Gasolina: Reggaeton Explosion Himself Documentary
Blood Money
2013 Epic Bufo
Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again Himself Filming
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2007 Punk'd Himself
2007–2008 La Esquina 2 episodes; Executive Producer & Writer
2012 Shark Tank Special Guest-Star
Dancing with the Stars Guest
Video Games
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Scarface: The World Is Yours Voice

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2008[53] Teen Choice Awards Best Hip Hop Song The Anthem Won
2009[54] Billboard Latin Music Awards Latin Digital Download Artist of the Year Won
2009[55] Teen Choice Awards Best Hip Hop Song I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) Nominated
2010[56] NRJ Music Awards International Song of the Year I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) Nominated
2010[57] Teen Choice Awards Best Rap Artist Nominated
2011[58] ALMA Awards Favorite Male Music Artist Won
2011[59] American Music Awards Favorite Pop/Rock Artist Nominated
2011[60] Latin Billboard Music Awards Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year Bon, Bon Nominated
2011 Latin Billboard Music Awards Latin Rhythm Album of the Year Armando Nominated
2011 Latin Billboard Music Awards Latin Rhythm Airplay Artist Nominated
2011[60] Latin Grammy Awards Best Urban Music Album Armando Nominated
2011 Latin Grammy Awards Best Urban Song Bon, Bon Nominated
2011[61] Teen Choice Awards Best Hip Hop Song Give Me Everything Nominated
2011[62] PopCruch Music Awards Best Song of the Year Give Me Everything Nominated
2011[63] Billboard Music Awards Best Latin Artist Nominated
2011[64] MTV Europe Music Awards Best Hip Hop Artist Nominated
2011[65] MTV Video Music Awards Best Hip Hop Video Give Me Everything Nominated
2011 MTV Video Music Awards Best Collaboration Give Me Everything Nominated
2011[66] American Music Awards Favorite Latin Artist Nominated
2012[67] People's Choice Awards Favorite Hip Hop Artist Nominated
2012[68] NRJ Music Awards International Artist of the Year Nominated
2012[69] Billboard Music Awards Hot 100 Song Give Me Everything Nominated
2012 Billboard Music Awards Top Latin Song Bon, Bon Nominated
2012 Billboard Music Awards Top Rap Song Give Me Everything Nominated
2012 Billboard Music Awards Top Radio Song Give Me Everything Won
2012[70] Teen Choice Awards Single by Male Artist Give Me Everything Nominated
2012 Teen Choice Awards Male Artist Nominated
2012 Teen Choice Awards R&B/Hip-Hop Artist Nominated
2012 Teen Choice Awards Music Star Male Nominated
2012 MTV Video Music Awards Best Latino Artist Nominated
2012 MgM AWARDS Best Male Nominated
2012 ALMA Awards Favorite Male Music Artist Won
2012[71] MTV Europe Music Awards Best Song of the Year International Love Pending
2012[71] MTV Europe Music Awards Best Male Pending
2012 American Music Awards Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist Pending
2012 American Music Awards Favorite Latin Artist Pending

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