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Pitbull makes history at BST Hyde Park

Pitbull broke the record of highest-attended show at BST Hyde Park

Published July 11, 2026
Pitbull makes history at BST Hyde Park
Pitbull makes history at BST Hyde Park 

Pitbull has made history by headlining the highest-attended show in the history of American Express presents BST Hyde Park, drawing an extraordinary crowd of 69,999 fans.

Taking time out of his 27-date-long I'm Back global tour, the Miami-born superstar also officially secured a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps simultaneously.

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The historic moment was officially verified at 5:00 PM with a total count of 22,141 bald cap-wearing fans in the crowd.

BBC Radio 1’s Greg James led the official count on the Great Oak Stage, while Guinness World Records Adjudicator Will Munford presented a framed certificate to an emotional Pitbull just before he went on stage.

The global icon immediately turned the historic gathering into a massive celebration, delivering a high-octane 20-song setlist packed with definitive hits like Don’t Stop The Party, Hotel Room Service, and International Love.

Maintaining the energy he also held massive performance medleys before inviting special guests Lil Jon and Kesha on stage for a bombastic finale that included Gasolina, Timber, and Fireball.

In a poignant nod to his English fans and the host nation’s major sporting weekend, Pitbull also surprised the massive crowd by performing a special cover of Oasis's anthemic classic Wonderwall, dedicated as a tribute to the England football team ahead of their FIFA World Cup quarter-final match against Norway.

Sadaf Naushad
Sadaf Naushad is a Journalist and Neurochemistry master's graduate with over four years of experience. Leveraging her scientific background, she specialises in celebrity wellness, mental health, and the psychology of lifestyle trends, bridging the gap between science and pop culture to provide expert insight into global icons' well-being.