Pitbull is one of the biggest rappers of our time.
With 17 million Twitter followers and the nickname “Mr. Worldwide,” he has become one of the most popular performers in the world.
You may not realize it, but he is a lot more than just the Pitbull rapper you’ve heard at clubs.
So, who is Pitbull? How did a Cuban-American kid from Dade County, Miami become a household name?
We’ve put together a list of facts about Pitbull that might surprise you!
Pitbull Was Mostly Raised by a Single Mother
Pitbull was born in Miami. His real name is Armando Christian Perez.
His parents emigrated from Cuba.
Pitbull’s mother ended her relationship with his father after claiming he was peddling drugs. She raised Pitbull mostly on her own going forward. But when he turned 16, she kicked him out after accusing him of drug peddling like his father.
Pitbull’s Stage Name Has a Deeper Meaning
After his mother kicked him out, Pitbull was placed in foster care for a while.
His difficult life inspired his stage name, Pitbull. In his written biography, he explained that pitbulls’ jaws lock up when they bite. He went on to say, “the dog is too stupid to lose.”
Pitbull believes that in life, nothing is owed to you. You have to work for it.
Pitbull Net Worth
Here are a few more Pitbull facts you probably didn’t know.
As of 2022, it’s estimated Pitbull has a net worth of $100 million. He has earned roughly $7 million from his music sales and $60 million from his tours. So, if you ever manage to snag cheap Pitbull concert tickets, you won’t be disappointed.
But his net worth isn’t all from the success of his performance career. He is also a businessman.
In addition to his music, Pitbull has his own line of fragrances for both men and women. He’s also developed his own TV company and launched Pitbull’s Globalization Radio on Sirius XM Radio.
He has partnered with Kodak, Voli Vodka, and Bud Light and owned his own sub-label under Sean Combs’ Bad Boy Records label, called Bad Boy Latino.
He Was Once Sent to Kodiak, Alaska
In 2012, Pitbull teamed up with Walmart for a campaign where he encouraged fans to vote for which of the local box store locations he should be sent to.
After internet pranksters caught wind of the campaign, they rigged the votes. As a result, Pitbull was sent to the remote area of Kodiak, Alaska where he was greeted by the community with keys to the city and bear repellent.
Pitbull received praise for living up to the promises made by the contest. He even spent time with the staff at the Walmart location.
He Supports Children’s Education
Pitbull is an avid supporter of education for youth and works hard to provide similar opportunities to help kids achieve their dreams the way he has.
He even created a charter school called SLAM (Sports Leadership and Management).
Facts About Pitbull
Pitbull is one of the biggest music artists of our time but, he manages to stay fairly elusive to the public.
We hope you enjoyed reading these facts about Pitbull.
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