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Armando Christian Pérez, known professionally as Pitbull, was born on January 15, 1981, in Miami, Florida, United States. He is of Cuban descent, as both of his parents were Cuban immigrants who sought refuge in the U.S. From an early age, Pitbull showed strong interests in music and literature. He enjoyed reading poetry, and his passion for Cuban culture led him to study and memorize works by notable Cuban poet and national hero José Martí. His parents took pride in hearing him recite Martí's poetry.
While growing up, Pitbull developed a love for Miami bass—a subgenre of hip-hop music popular in Miami. Artists like Celia Cruz and Willy Chirino were major influences on his musical development. Due to family complications, he was primarily raised by his mother, Alysha Acosta. His father, Armando Pérez, was largely absent during his childhood. For a period, Armando lived with a foster family in Roswell, Georgia.
During his adolescence, he briefly experimented with drugs, a phase he later left behind as he focused more heavily on his musical aspirations. Pitbull is also known by several nicknames, including Mr. 305, PitBULL, and Lil' Chico. He stands 1.7 meters tall and weighs approximately 77 kilograms.
Pitbull began his education in elementary school in Miami, Florida. He later attended South Miami Senior High School and graduated from Miami Coral Park High School. While in high school, he often wrote rap lyrics in his notebook and would hum them during class, showing early signs of his musical creativity.
Though he did not pursue a college education, Pitbull is an example of how talent and perseverance can lead to success. Despite not attending university, he has built a successful entertainment career, amassing a net worth of approximately $65 million and a reported monthly salary of $5.5 million.
Pitbull made his early mark in the music industry by collaborating on rapper Lil Jon's 2002 album Kings of Crunk. In 2004, he released his debut studio album M.I.A.M.I. (which stands for “Money Is A Major Issue”), produced by Lil Jon and Jim Jonsin. The album featured several notable tracks such as “Culo,” “Dammit Man,” and “That's Nasty.”
In 2006, Pitbull released his second studio album, El Mariel, which he dedicated to his father, who passed away earlier that year. As his career progressed, Pitbull became widely recognized for his international collaborations. Notable among these are his hit singles with Jennifer Lopez, including “On the Floor” and “Fresh Out the Oven,” both of which contributed to extending his global reach.
Pitbull maintains a private personal life and shares limited details with the public. He was married in 2010, although the name of his spouse has not been publicly disclosed. He is a father to two children: Destiny Pérez and Bryce Pérez.
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