Pitbull is coming to London’s BST Hyde Park this summer, with a challenge in tow. During the show, the singer and rapper will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for Most People Wearing Bald Caps in one place.
The idea sprung from a text sent by BBC 1 Radio Host, Greg James to Pitbull. In the text, James said the idea was to make the show ‘as momentous as possible.’ Pitbull replied soon after saying this was ‘history in the making.’
Pitbull and BST Hyde Park shared this Instagram post on Tuesday, officially announcing their intent to secure the record:
It’s a strange goal, but for fans of Pitbull who have been attending concerts dressed as the bald and suit-clad singer since around 2021, it makes perfect sense.
The trend was started by fans on social media, eager to celebrate with the singer. At his London show in 2025, The Independent spoke to content creator, Milli, who believes herself to be the one to begin the trend. She explained reasoning behind dressing as the 44-year-old singer to them, ‘for Halloween, lots of girls – myself included – we dress up but still want to look quite fit. This concert, you won’t have a care in the world. You just want to have a great time with your mates.’
Pitbull proudly hails from Miami, Florida, calling himself ‘Mr. 305’ in reference to the area code of the city. Born to Cuban parents, he learned English from watching Sesame Street. A high school teacher was the first to notice his talent during a freestyle rap battle. This teacher, Hope Martinez, got him an invitation to a DMX video shoot, after which his career was set into motion. He credits the invitation as the root of his success today.
Over his 28 year career, Pitbull has sold over 25 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide. Billboard named him 45th Top Artist of the 2010s, the decade which saw him explode into clubs and parties across the world. Music videos for hits ‘Timber (ft. Ke$ha)’ and ‘Give Me Everything (ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer)’ have both amassed over 1 billion views on YouTube. And now, he is seeking to add a Guinness World Record Holder to his list of achievements.
None of this would be possible, though, without the power of his fanbase. He told the BBC, ‘it’s the ultimate trophy to be able to go on stage and see all the hard work that you put into the music.’ Adding, ‘everybody [dressing up] at the shows is priceless.’
Guinness World Record Adjudicator,Will Munford, said of the upcoming gathering of bald cap-wearing fans, ‘what better way to be part of something amazing than coming together with other fans to celebrate your favorite artist.’
The show takes place at London’s BST Hyde Park on July 10. On the day, he will be joined by Ke$ha, with more acts to be announced. Other headliners for the BST Hyde Park series include Lewis Capaldi, Maroon 5 and Mumford and Sons.
To be a part of Guinness World Record History, tickets to Pitbull’s show can be purchased at the BST Hyde Park site. And good deals on bald caps (or a whole Mr. 305 costume) can be found in many places online.
