Pitbull Aims for Guinness World Record with Bald Cap Gathering at London Concert

Fans at Pitbull concerts in recent years may have noticed the artist's signature bald-and-bearded look gaining popularity among audience members of all genders. The rapper, whose real name is Armando Christian P rez, acknowledged the trend during a series of arena shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland last year, where he saw crowds dressed in black suits, bald caps and sunglasses outside venues.

Pitbull told the BBC that seeing fans embrace his style "fills his heart." He said, "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, Pitbull is planning to turn the trend into a Guinness World Records attempt for the most people wearing bald caps at his headlining show at BST Hyde Park in London on July 10.

Organizers announced the attempt Tuesday, writing on X, formerly known as Twitter: "It's official. Let's make history. After the idea was championed by Greg James on BBC Radio 1, 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, July 10. Let's have a real good time."

Pitbull's upcoming schedule includes an appearance at the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California, April 24-26, followed by concerts in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Arizona, Utah and California, before heading to Europe on June 23.