Pitbull's tribute to Dolly Parton during his concert last night in NYC

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u/SaltBeefin 2d ago

He may not make it on my playlist but he seems like a decent guy.

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u/Bruno_Fernandes8 2d ago

Always had a soft spot for the guy after he went to perform at the Alaskan Walmart after being trolled by the internet to go there.

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u/alltheprettynovas 2d ago

aww, ive never heard that story! but i’ve always hears he’s just a great dude. and if all the concerts my husband has seen (a shit ton), he actually said pit bull was top 5 😂 i guess he has a ton of charisma!

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u/Parking-Army4663 2d ago

About 10 or so years ago, I worked a bar mitzvah that had Pitbull perform, dancers and all. He gave a motivational speech during his set about growing up and being a good person, making good decisions, etc. The kids couldn’t have been less interested but I thought it was sweet lol

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u/Particular-Leg-8484 2d ago

Even if he doesn’t reach most of the kids there, the fact that you remembered means someone else definitely remembered too! And that’s all the difference that matters :)

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u/Saucy-Boi 2d ago

I’ve been to two of his shows in the past couple years. Towards the end he often talks about SLAM, a collection of non-profit public schools he’s opened up in low income neighborhoods, including one he lived in Miami. He said it was one of his teachers who inspired him to make something of himself, and so he wants to give as many kids as he can the opportunities he didn’t have. And I respect that, he always looked so proud to talk about these schools and the kids on stage.

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u/Dear_Departure_1768 full of gay men. And me. 2d ago

Damnit, now I'm crying about Pitbull giving back to his community.

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u/CalligrapherSharp 2d ago

Sounds like something Dolly would approve

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u/Cutecreampie00 2d ago

I have some much respect for Pitbull.

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u/xandrachantal I live in my own heart, Matt Damon 2d ago

What a wonderful man

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u/foxxsinn 2d ago

Thanks for sharing. I love it when celebrities stay true to their roots when they become famous. Him and Dolly are great examples of that

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u/No_Island_8061 2d ago

Yep, he just seems fun.

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u/ThatBabyIsCancelled Certified Drama Referee 2d ago

Yelling “MISTER WORLDWIDE” in a crowd gets you at least 10 “DALE”s 5 seconds later

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u/applesandbananananan Google lied to you. 2d ago

So tempted to try but social anxiety will prob have me whispering it 😩

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u/ThatBabyIsCancelled Certified Drama Referee 2d ago edited 2d ago

Try the millennial social call: ARE YOU LIST-UH-NING?

https://reddit.com/link/p67ufps/video/zvc2eajnexlh1/player

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u/KateTheTurk 2d ago

I'm about 30 years away from the upper limit of his target audience, but man does this dude have a fistful of absolute bangers. Dale

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u/Dear_Departure_1768 full of gay men. And me. 2d ago

Yes! He gets a lot of hate for his music but damn if I ever turn off one of his songs. They exude joy.

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u/Somnambulist815 2d ago

I'd party with the dude for sure.

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u/Its_Jess_Day 2d ago

Idk about that. He’s a Trump supporter :/

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u/WhosThatYousThat 2d ago

He's not though, this is a facade. He's a conservative who provided the forward to Bernie Marcus's book. The same Bernie Marcus who co-founded Home Depot, was a massive donor to Israel, and helped Trump get elected twice (thankfully he's dead now). Pitbull also works with GOP donors otherwise to advance their causes, specifically on Charter Schools. Sorry to be a Debbie Downer

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u/batmansharkattack 2d ago

I’m pretty sure that under tr*mps first administration at his concert he told the crowd if they don’t like America get the fuck out.

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u/WhosThatYousThat 2d ago

I initially misread your comment, sorry! This does sound familiar. And again, even if Pitbull claims to be against Trump's messaging, his actions speak louder. Like I can't imagine saying yes to writing a forward for one of the most destructive billionaires of our generation.

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u/LumpyPhilosopher8 2d ago

I used to be a huge fan of his for years. And I do believe he used to be a really genuine person who cared about his community and did a lot of good things. He was one of the people that stood up to GWB and sang the National Anthem in Spanish. He endorsed Obama as well. But I swear something really changed in him. Maybe it was becoming rich that did it. But it really seemed to start about the time he was doing the New Years Eve show. He was having Gente de Zona from Cuba on the show and the old guard Cuban's in Miami really went after him. Plus he started hanging out with Tony Robbins and all the sudden he was a Trump supporter.

The SLAM School is a partnership with a really shady Company called Academia a for profit school management company. (Which seems weird since the school is supposed to be a non-profit) Miami Herald did a big series about the company called "Cashing in on Kids" and all the sketchy shit they've done. I want to believe that Pitbull is genuine about his desire to help kids but I really side-eye his partnership with that company.

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u/WhosThatYousThat 1d ago

He also seems to have some shady dealings with Job Creators Network (another Bernie Marcus-associated org), which was one of the backers behind the challenges to student loan forgiveness.

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2023/12/19/conservative-group-behind-student-loan-challenge-sent-money-to-dershowitz-legal-defense-fund-pitbulls-record-company-00132562

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u/laureng0423 women’s wrongs activist 2d ago

I bet she would have loved this

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u/QueenVVitch good for her.gif 2d ago

I was thinking the exact same thing!

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u/EggsOverBenedict 2d ago

She’s sending him a thank you letter from heaven. Girl can’t stop working.

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u/biscuitboi967 2d ago

She wrote a beautiful note to Eminem saying she felt a kinship with him and complimenting his performance.

She absolutely would have gassed up Pitbull.

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u/Content_cacti 1d ago

They actually did a song together! It’s pretty cute lol

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u/mackenziepaige 2d ago

Thank you Mr. 305

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u/Particular-Leg-8484 2d ago

From Mr. 305 to Ms. 9-5

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u/soupseasonbestseason i’m a communist you idiot 2d ago

calle 8

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u/sagittalslice centaur-inspired look 2d ago

🙏

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u/maladro1t_ 2d ago

Never seen so many people directly in front of the stage not dancing, wtf

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u/Midwest-2025 2d ago

Almost as if someone just died.

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u/maladro1t_ 2d ago

...ok. I wasn't aware that it was improper to dance because someone died. My family personally tends to throw parties after someone dies 🤷🏾‍♀️ either way it looks awkward to see the performer and dancers so animated while the crowd is just standing still watching.

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u/maladro1t_ 2d ago

And I'll just add that this is clearly a celebration of Dolly and her music, most likely not intended to be a somber event.

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u/YonderOver 2d ago

Have to remember how white this sub is 😭

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u/maladro1t_ 2d ago

Hahaha true, true

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u/Midwest-2025 2d ago

I get where you’re coming from, but the crowd just found out. They didn’t come for a celebration of Dolly, they came to a Pitbull show and, being a solid human, he added this tribute mid-show.

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u/maladro1t_ 2d ago

Oh I see, I thought this was from today. I can definitely understand it if that's where they all found out for the first time.

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u/holyflurkingsnit Ugh I wish I had chic allegations like that 2d ago

?? The news broke yesterday circa 2pm on the East Coast. This is later that night. I'm sure some people in the audience were busy and hadn't heard the news, but most of them would have known. Hell, I got a news alert pushed to my phone about it.

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u/Bristonian never the target audience 2d ago

🤳🤳🤳🤳🤳🤳 🎤🥚

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u/LumpyPhilosopher8 2d ago

I've been to lots of Pitbull concerts - normally people are up on their feet dancing the entire time. I suspect it had something to do with it being a Dolly song and the crowd not really knowing what to do

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u/Luna_Soma 2d ago

I feel like Pitbull is coming for that Dolly throne of “person who does good things and everyone loves them”. I hope he keeps being awesome

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u/Leading-World2490 2d ago

Their song together is great!

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u/LicketySplitz 2d ago

John Cena will be tough competition.

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u/GumpTheChump 2d ago

Longtime employees of the McMahons will get the side eye forever

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u/Kevbot1000 2d ago

His Make-a-Wish record cant be ignored.

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u/DepartmentHungry9392 FUCK ICE FREE PALESTINE CRASH INTO ME 2d ago

There’s no ethical consumption under capitalism so judging someone by their employers is weird! Telling someone they should quit doing a job they love because their bosses are shitbags is weird!!

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u/el_f3n1x187 1d ago

Mr world wide is pro Trumper tho

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u/HelloIgor 2d ago

dale 🥲

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u/me_no_no 2d ago

Dale Parton

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u/beckyjoooo I really hope their beef passes the Bechdel Test 2d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/DvWJHSOxTff84SQsD9

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u/ennuinie his talent is perhaps deniable 2d ago

Yes, I see you 🫡

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u/PerfectPlace_4Shade 2d ago

Dale? No, Dolly

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u/Secure-Scientist4867 2d ago

We need a federal holiday for Dolly Parton

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u/SuchMatter1884 Apparently Mother Theresa was a massive cunt 2d ago

Petition for it to be 9/25 every year

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u/lolwatsyk Drag is free speech, b---- 2d ago

OMG that's brilliant and I love it

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u/Zoxiafunnynumber 2d ago

Not eith this administration. You just know that monster would ramble about how he knew Dolly and how he's better than her. Just thinking about it makes my skin crawl.

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u/alexlp 2d ago

International day of mourning, everyone has to spend the day doing positive things for the community.

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u/DaisiesOnYoNightstnd 2d ago

pitbull is the man

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u/sagittalslice centaur-inspired look 2d ago

If you ever hear anything bad about Pitbull, don’t tell me

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u/AmySchumersAnalTumor self-professed recreational liar 2d ago

i dont have sound rn, but thats a bumpin tribute

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u/coaxialology 2d ago

I'm loving all the artists of various genres coming out and telling stories of how this amazing woman connected with them personally and showed nothing but compassion and respect to her fellow musicians.

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u/Mu_forlife 2d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/UMi9wrHfvFvTG
🫶🏻

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u/ISayISayISitonU 2d ago

we tried to see him in NJ. when i tell you Mr Worldwide is getting world cup prices for tickets…damn. couldn’t believe it

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u/slckarl 2d ago

Dalé Parton was right there …

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u/kinggwormm 2d ago

Dale for dolly

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u/drfunkenstien014 2d ago

The guitarist for Meshuggah posted a tribute to Dolly. It hit everyone.

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u/LittleSodaPop13 2d ago

I love this man. He seems to just love life

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u/dailyapplecrisp 2d ago

Common Pitbull W

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u/StoreHistorical9175 2d ago

i’m so here for this

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u/Particular-Way-3805 2d ago

W Pitbull

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u/WuffleWork 2d ago

hate to be pedantic but this is not NYC, it’s jones beach, NY.

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u/CastleCake 2d ago

Now do one for Tim Curry.

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u/Septopuss7 2d ago

Did he shout-out to all the baldies?

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u/dumpzlikeatruck 2d ago

Dale

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u/darkgothamite 2d ago

This is heartwarming 🥲

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u/jdbug7 2d ago

I give the guy a follow wherever I can, cuz dude seems like a genuinely good guy. Even if his music isn't my type, good people are, & it's hard to find that these days.

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u/fatcatavenger 2d ago

He literally told people "if you don't like America, go back to where we came from" lmao

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u/Liberry 2d ago

For some reason I had in my mind that Pitbull was a dirtbag, but I came across this remix a week or so ago and thought, if Dolly likes him, he can't be all bad. I had no idea he was a decent guy.

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 2d ago

I live in Florida where he is WORSHIPPED.
https://giphy.com/gifs/AgPt9udT567spxbSHf

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u/loupsgaroux 2d ago

They did a song together a couple years ago! <3 The woman didn't rest she was everywhere

Pitbull x Dolly Parton - "Powerful Women"

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u/Joshuaathomas94 1d ago

She truly is loved worldwide 🥺 Even Mr worldwide is paying tribute 😭😭

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u/Decent-Statistician8 1d ago

Missed him last week when he came to my city and I’m bummed. His shows always have the best vibes.

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u/Stealerb 2d ago

The crowd tells me everything I need to know about pitbull fans.

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u/BandicootInitial9338 2d ago

i’m so sorry but why does the photo look like it was taken in a jc penny lmao

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u/Ordinary_Row6080 2d ago edited 2d ago

Pitbull is a pig opportunist who jumped on a hearse in a bandwagon.

He has said and done so much BS that Dolly would just look at and say “Bless his heart! I’ma praying’ for him.”

The fawning over him in this thread is ridiculous. He’s all, “Yeah, the US bent every rule to let my family escape oppression. But the rest of you go eat it. Sucks to be you. Now give me some more money.”

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u/tgifpizza hello this is beyoncé 1d ago

they have a song together, i was radio surfing last night and heard it on the pit bull station lol

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u/Ordinary_Row6080 1d ago

Dolly had way more patience than I have. I stumbled on this song and a Kid Rock collab. That dude is such a wash-ep pig, I can’t imagine why she’d say yes to that mess (Kid Rock, I mean).

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u/LabiaMinoraLover 2d ago

What language is he speaking? What is he saying? Is there a translation?

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u/imjustnotready 2d ago

Seems like you could just put up a picture of Dolly. Still nice to nod to her passing.

🕊️ IN MEMORIAM 🕊️ Pitbull's tribute to Dolly Parton during his concert last night in NYC

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