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If you’ve been to a Pitbull show over the past couple years you may have noticed that Mr. Worldwide’s signature bald n’ bearded look is catching on among his fans, male and female. He even acknowledged the trend during a run of arena shows in the U.K. and Ireland last year, where he stared out at a sea of people dressed in black suits, bald caps and sunglasses meeting up outside of venues.
Pitbull (born Armando Christian Pérez), shared with the BBC that thought the long-running trend filled his heart, telling the outlet, “every time I’m at a show, I let them know that when you put on a bald cap, I hope you’re ready to have the time of your lives – it feels deeper than just music. It’s the ultimate trophy to be able to go on stage and see all the hard work that you put into the music. I’ve been in the game for 25 years and to see every demographic, everybody [dressing up] at the shows is priceless.”
Now Pitbill is turning the trend into a Guinness World Record book try when he’ll attempt to set a record for the most people wearing bald caps at his BST Hyde Park headlining show in London on July 10.
Organizers announced the attempt on Tuesday morning (Feb. 17), writing on X, “It’s official. Let’s make history. After the idea was championed by @gregjames on @BBCR1, we’re on a mission to secure a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps and Pitbull needs YOU there in London’s Hyde Park on Friday 10 July. Let’s have a real good time! Dale.”
Pitbull will gear up for the record attempt with a series of upcoming shows, including an appearance at the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, Calif. (April 24-26), followed by a run of shows in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Arizona, Utah and California before heading to Europe on June 23.
Check out the poster announcing the record try below.
