Pitbull-Biology, Net Worth, Height

Pitbull-Biology, Net Worth, Height

origin
Pitbull (Mr. Universal) is an American rapper, singer/songwriter, record producer and businessman. He has released 10 studio albums, including MIAMI (2004), Planet Pit (2011) and Global Warming (2012). His outstanding singles include “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)”, “Give Me Everything” and “Wood”. Pitbull was born in Miami, Florida on January 15, 1981, his original name is Armando Christian Perez. His parents Alysha Acosta and Armando Perez separated when he was a child. He attended South Miami High School and Miami Coral Park High School.

Profession
Growing up, Pitbull read and remembered the works of the Cuban poet Jose Marti. He also cited the Toxic Clan, Celia Cruz, and Luther Campbell as early influences. In 2001, he appeared in the single “Lollipop” by Luther Campbell. The following year, he appeared in the track “Pitbulls Cuban Rideout” of Lil Jon’s Kings of Crunk (2002). Pitbull’s 2003 track “Oye” appeared in the soundtrack of 2 Fast 2 Furious. Then he released his first studio album MIAMI in August 2004. The album was released by TVT Records. The album was produced by Lil Jon, The Diaz Brothers, Bigg D and others. It produced 5 singles, including “Culo”, “That’s Nasty” and “Back Up”. Pitbull released his first album “Money Is Still a Major Issue” in November 2015. Among the guests are guest artists such as Yankee Papa, Elephant Man, and Ivy Queen. His follow-up projects are El Mariel (2006), The Boatlift (2007) and Rebelution (2009). The latter gave birth to the hit single “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)”, which ranked second in the Billboard Hot 100. His fifth album Armando (2010) was recorded entirely in Spanish.

Pitbull’s best-selling album “Planet Pit” came out in June 2011. 55,000 copies were sold in the first week. This album is ranked 7th and 2nd on the Billboard 200 and Top Rap Albums charts. It produced the single “Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)” featuring T-Pain, “Rain Over Me” with Marc Anthony, and “Give Me Everything” with Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer . Pitbull’s other albums include Global Warming (2012), Globalization (2014), Dale (2015) and Climate Change (2017). His EP Meltdown (2013) was led by the single “Timber” starring Kesha. Pitbull won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Performance (2013) and the Grammy Award (2016) for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album. His honors include multiple Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards and Latin Music Italy Awards. In 2016, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In addition to music, Pitbull is also an actor and businessman. His acting works include “Blood Money” (2013) and the documentary “La Gasolina: Reggae Explosion” (2012). He voiced the character “Toad” in the animated film Epic (2013). The Bulldog appeared in an episode of the 2015 Fox TV series “Empire”. He co-written and served as the executive producer of the TV show La Esquina (2007-08). He is a special guest of “Shark Tank” (2012) and “Dancing with the Stars” (2012). Pitbull’s business includes perfume lines and a development agreement with Endemol North America. He owns shares in Voli Vodka and Miami Subs Pizza and Grill. He also collaborates with brands such as Kodak, Dr. Pepper and Budweiser.

personal
Pitbull’s height is 5 feet 7 inches and he is of Cuban descent. He is fluent in English and Spanish. His personal net worth is about 100 million U.S. dollars. He helped establish the Sports Leadership and Management Academy (SLAM) in Little Havana, Miami. Pitbull has two children, Destiny and Bryce Perez. He is in contact with Barbara Alba and Olga Loera.

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