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:

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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 45^th 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.

The U.S. pop band will headline the festival on July 3, with support from One Republic. A full support line up is still to be announced.

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The announced comes after the band recently released their eighth studio ‘Love Like This‘ earlier this year in August.

Maroon 5 are one of the biggest pop bands in the world, having sold over 135 million records and topping the charts globally during their career.

They first rose to international fame with their debut album ‘Songs About Jane’ (released in 2002), featuring hit singles like ‘This Love’ and ‘She Will Be Loved’.

Their infectious blend of pop, funk, and rock quickly gained them a massive global following, especially in the UK. Over the years, Maroon 5 have maintained a dedicated UK fanbase through multiple tours, chart-topping singles, and award wins.

Their first major UK performances came during the early 2000s, where they played intimate venues before selling out arenas such as London’s O2 Arena and Manchester Arena.

The band’s following tours, including the ‘It Won’t Be Soon Before Long’ (2007) and ‘V’ (2014) world tours, featuring multiple UK dates, showing their popularity. In 2019, they returned to the UK for the ‘Red Pill Blues‘ tour, receiving widespread praise for their energetic live performances and production.

Maroon 5’s success in the UK charts has been top-tier, with several singles such as ‘Moves Like Jagger’, ‘Sugar’, and ‘Girls Like You’, achieving multi-platinum status.

They have also won major awards at UK music events, including the BRIT Awards, showing their reputation as one of the world’s most successful pop artists.

With their career spanning over two decades in the music industry, Maroon 5 continue to maintain a dedicated fanbase through dynamic performances and evolving sounds.

The band will join other major headliners already announced for next year’s BST Hyde Park shows, including Garth Brooks and Pitbull who will headline on June 27 and July 10 respectively.

Lewis Capaldi will also play two nights on July 11 and July 12. More performers are set to be announced.

BST Hyde Park has become a major festival in the London summertime schedule, with huge names such as Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo headlining earlier this year. Other acts to have played the stage over the years include The Rolling Stone, Adele, and Taylor Swift.

Pre-sale tickets for Maroon 5 are already on sale.

General sale tickets for Maroon 5’s BST Hyde Park November 12 at 10am.

Tickets will be available here.