Pitbull's debut album, M.I.A.M.I., was released in 2004 and marked the beginning of his successful music career.
He learned English by watching Sesame Street and could recite works of José Martí by age three.
His fourth album, Rebelution, released in 2009, included the hit singles "I Know You Want Me" and "Hotel Room Service."
Biography
Early Life
Armando Christian Pérez, known professionally as Pitbull, was born on January 15, 1981, in Miami, Florida, to Cuban immigrant parents. Growing up in a household that emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities in America, he was influenced by his family's history of resistance against the Castro regime. By the age of three, he could recite the works of Cuban poet José Martí in Spanish, and he learned English by watching Sesame Street. Despite facing challenges, including a largely absent father and struggles with substance abuse in his family, Pitbull found support from his mother and a teacher who recognized his talent.
Career
Pitbull's music career began in the early 2000s when he signed with TVT Records and released his debut album, M.I.A.M.I., in 2004. His collaboration with Lil Jon on this album marked the start of his rise in the music industry. Over the years, he released several successful albums, including El Mariel (2006) and The Boatlift (2007), but it was his fourth album, Rebelution (2009), that catapulted him to mainstream success with hits like "I Know You Want Me" and "Hotel Room Service." Known for his energetic performances and catchy hooks, Pitbull has become a prominent figure in Latin hip-hop, pop music, and reggaeton.
Impact and Activism
Beyond music, Pitbull is dedicated to giving back to his community. He founded a tuition-free public charter school, Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM!), in Miami's Little Havana, which has a 96 percent graduation rate. He has also been active in humanitarian efforts, using his private plane to assist cancer patients from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria and releasing a song during the COVID-19 pandemic to inspire hope. A vocal critic of communism, he has called for support for the Cuban protests, reflecting his commitment to social issues affecting his heritage.
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Discography
UNDERDOGS2025
- 1.Tamo bien3:06
- 2.Borracho y loco2:45
- 3.4 ALL MY UNDERDOGS0:47
- 4.La hora2:51
- 5.Sin ropa3:34
- 6.Soy así2:51
- 7.Hangover3:27
- 8.Hasta la mañana2:42
- 9.Pásame la botella3:29
- 10.Party2:47
- 11.Rubia2:34
The Mega Party Mix2024
- 1.The Mega Party Mix39:22
Trackhouse2023
- 1.Lit in the City3:39
- 2.JUMPIN2:24
- 3.Suave2:15
- 4.Let’s Take a Shot2:19
- 5.Me Pone Mal2:58
- 6.Freak 54 (Freak Out)2:08
- 7.Pata Sucia2:43
- 8.Roof on Fire2:33
- 9.Café Con Leche2:48
- 10.It Takes 31:56
- 11.Mami3:22
- 12.Bandolero3:22
- 13.La Fiesta2:25
- 14.Can’t Stop Us Now3:22
Libertad 5482019
- 1.Winning3:36
- 2.No lo trates3:18
- 3.3 to Tango3:42
- 4.Moviéndolo2:51
- 5.Happy Mamá Day2:57
- 6.Get Ready3:35
- 7.Cinco de mayo3:48
- 8.Mala2:54
- 9.Mueve la cintura3:13
- 10.Me quedaré contigo3:47
- 11.Se la vi3:55
- 12.Tell Me Again3:32
- 13.No se lleva nada2:55
- 14.Ocupado4:11
- 15.Cantaré3:05
Gotti (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)2018
- 1.So Sorry2:27
- 2.Father & Son6:30
- 3.Carpe diem3:58
- 4.Amore3:18
- 5.Don’t Say Another Word0:44
- 6.The Meeting0:55
- 7.Enough0:51
- 8.Father4:07
- 9.Advice0:34
- 10.Somebody to Be5:12
- 11.The Mistake1:44
- 12.Still Here1:52
- 13.I Know You Know1:30
- 14.Cosa Nostra1:40
- 15.The Decision0:57
- 16.The Plot4:39
- 17.The Shelf1:14
- 18.The Trial1:11
- 19.Mourning1:14
Climate Change2017
- 1.We Are Strong3:37
- 2.Bad Man3:35
- 3.Greenlight4:05
- 4.Messin’ Around3:43
- 5.Better on Me3:48
- 6.Sexy Body3:44
- 7.Freedom2:55
- 8.Options4:00
- 9.Educate Ya3:34
- 10.Only Ones to Know3:51
- 11.Dedicated3:56
- 12.Can’t Have3:35
Greatest Hits2017
- 1.Give Me Everything4:13
- 2.Timber3:24
- 3.I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)3:58
- 4.Don't Stop the Party3:26
- 5.Hotel Room Service3:58
- 6.Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)3:55
- 7.Rain Over Me3:51
- 8.Time of Our Lives3:49
- 9.International Love3:48
- 10.Feel This Moment3:50
- 11.Fireball3:55
- 12.Jungle3:29
- 13.Locas3:35
Dale2015
- 1.Piensas3:47
- 2.Como yo le doy4:23
- 3.El taxi4:10
- 4.Yo quiero3:28
- 5.El party3:56
- 6.Mami mami3:32
- 7.Baddest Girl in Town3:04
- 8.Chi Chi Bon Bon3:37
- 9.Haciendo ruido3:09
- 10.Hoy se bebe3:37
- 11.No puedo más3:46
- 12.Que lo que3:44
Globalization2014
- 1.Ah Leke3:04
- 2.Fun3:22
- 3.Fireball3:56
- 4.Time of Our Lives3:49
- 5.Celebrate (from Penguins of Madagascar)3:13
- 6.Sexy Beaches3:57
- 7.Day Drinking3:09
- 8.Drive You Crazy3:50
- 9.Wild Wild Love3:23
- 10.This Is Not a Drill3:25
- 11.We Are One (Ole Ola) (The Official 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Song)3:43
Mr. 305 featuring Pitbull & Friends: International Takeover2013
- 1.Superstar4:21
- 2.Girls Gone Wild3:10
- 3.All Night (Starkillers remix)3:53
- 4.Kiss From Those Lips (DJ Rebel remix)4:37
- 5.Driving Around (Providers remix)3:26
- 6.Okay3:29
- 7.Forever Your Girl3:47
- 8.Esta loca4:17
- 9.Girls Gone Wild (remix)3:49
- 10.Waiting4:06
- 11.Miami Boys3:36
- 12.All Night3:31
- 13.Kiss From Those Lips4:11
- 14.Driving Around3:31
Original Hits2012
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Global Warming2012
- 1.Global Warming1:25
- 2.Don't Stop the Party3:26
- 3.Feel This Moment3:50
- 4.Back in Time3:28
- 5.Hope We Meet Again3:41
- 6.Party Ain't Over4:03
- 7.Drinks for You (Ladies Anthem)3:17
- 8.Have Some Fun4:05
- 9.Outta Nowhere3:27
- 10.Tchu Tchu Tcha3:26
- 11.Last Night3:40
- 12.I'm Off That3:17
- 13.Timber3:24
- 14.That High3:14
- 15.Do It3:41
- 16.Sun in California3:01
- 17.All the Things3:26
Swagged Out2012
- 1.Where Do We Go (remix)3:42
- 2.Boomerang (remix)2:50
- 3.Remix0:42
- 4.Everything Alright4:11
- 5.Nasty Girl4:18
- 6.Party Dance (remix)3:47
- 7.Throw Your Hands Up2:42
- 8.El Chicho’s (Spanish remix)2:15
- 9.Take Me Away (remix)4:43
- 10.Don’t You Me (English remix)2:37
- 11.Hotel Room (remix)4:23
- 12.Smash the Club5:04
- 13.Turn Around (remix)2:39
- 14.Ima Freak (remix)2:41
Planet Pit2011
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Armando2010
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Mr. Worldwide2010
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Rebelution2009
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The Boatlift2007
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The Kraziest2007
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El Mariel2006
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Unleashed Vol. 52006
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Unleashed Volume 62006
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Money Is Still a Major Issue2005
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M.I.A.M.I.2004
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U Know It Ain't Love2011
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Label
- Record label
- Polo Grounds Music
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- Bad Boy Latino
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- Mr. 305 Inc.
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- RCA Records
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- TVT Records
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- Poe Boy Entertainment
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- J Records
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- Sony Music Latin
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- Ultra Records
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- The Orchard
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- Luke Records
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
- Award
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Groups
- Pitbull’s Globalization DJseponymous, lead vocalscurrent
- Team Pitbulleponymouscurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Armando C. Perez, Armando Christian Pérez, Armando Pérez, Mr. 305, Mr. Worldwide, Pit Bull
Armando Christian Pérez, known professionally as Pitbull, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He began his career in the early 2000s as a reggaeton, Latin hip-hop, and crunk performer, and signed with TVT Records to release his debut album, M.I.A.M.I. (2004). Executive produced by Lil Jon, the album entered the Billboard 200 along with his second and third albums, El Mariel (2006) and The Boatlift (2007). His fourth album, Pitbull Starring in Rebelution (2009), yielded his mainstream breakthrough, spawning the singles "I Know You Want Me " and "Hotel Room Service"—which peaked at numbers two and eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, respectively.
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