Armando Christian Pérez, known professionally as Pitbull or Mr. Worldwide, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and businessman. He was born on January 15, 1981, in Miami, Florida, to Cuban immigrant parents

. Pitbull began his music career in the early 2000s, initially performing reggaeton, Latin hip hop, and crunk, and released his debut album M.I.A.M.I. in 2004, executive produced by Lil Jon

. He gained mainstream success with his 2009 album Rebelution , which included the hit single "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" that peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100

. His 2011 album Planet Pit featured his first US number-one single, "Give Me Everything," and his 2013 single "Timber" topped charts in multiple countries

. Pitbull is also known for performing the official 2014 FIFA World Cup song "We Are One (Ole Ola)" alongside Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte

. Raised in Miami and briefly in foster care in Georgia, Pitbull was influenced by Miami bass music and Latin artists like Celia Cruz. He adopted the stage name "Pitbull" inspired by the dog breed's tenacity

. Beyond music, he is involved in business ventures, including a fragrance line, a SiriusXM radio channel, and a multicultural marketing company. He also founded the SLAM Charter School to support education

. Pitbull is recognized for his energetic party anthems and his global appeal, blending Latin and pop influences, and he remains a prominent figure in contemporary music and entrepreneurship