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Pitbull to Attempt Guinness Bald‑Cap Crowd Record at London Concert July 10

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  • FILE - Fans gather in front of the O2 Arena prior to a performance by Pitbull on Monday, June 9, 2025, in London.
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Record Attempt Scheduled for July 10 at Hyde Park Pitbull will headline at BST Hyde Park in London on Friday, July 10 2026, aiming to set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps. Attendees must wear caps secured firmly, with hair tucked at the front and top while hair may hang from the back [1][2]. The official attempt follows strict Guinness guidelines to ensure uniformity of the caps.

Kesha Joins Pitbull for Special Guest Performance Pop star Kesha is confirmed as a special guest, reuniting with Pitbull after their 2013 hit “Timber” [1][2]. The concert forms part of Pitbull’s “I’m Back” world tour, which has already completed 16 European dates and will continue to 35 North‑American cities [1][2]. The London show serves as a pivotal stop before the tour moves to the United States and Canada.

Weekend Lineup Features Garth Brooks and Maroon 5 Additional performers slated for the concert weekend include Garth Brooks, Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons, and Lewis Capaldi [1][2]. While the full roster remains unreleased, these major acts will share the stage across the multi‑day event [1][2]. The diverse lineup broadens the appeal of the weekend beyond Pitbull’s record attempt.

Pitbull’s Career Earnings Exceed $250 Million Billboard reports that Pitbull has earned over $250 million and sold more than 4.7 million tickets worldwide [1][2]. These figures highlight the commercial scale of the upcoming London concert and underscore his status as a top‑grossing live performer. The financial success adds context to the high‑profile nature of the Guinness record endeavor.

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Timeline

2013 – Pitbull and Kesha release the No. 1 single “Timber,” establishing a collaboration they later revive for a 2026 London concert [1][3].

Jan 15, 2026 – Pitbull celebrates his 45th birthday by announcing a 35‑city North America tour with Lil Jon, outlining a major U.S. and Canada circuit for later in the year [2][4].

Jan 26, 2026 – Fans must complete sign‑up by 10 p.m. to qualify for the Artist Presale, creating early‑access demand for the tour [2][4].

Jan 28, 2026 – Artist Presale for the North America leg opens at 10 a.m. local time, giving registered fans first dibs on tickets [2][4].

Jan 30, 2026 – General public ticket sales launch on LiveNation.com at 10 a.m. local time, expanding availability for the 35‑city run [2][4].

Spring 2026 – Pitbull completes 16 European dates on his “I’m Back” world tour, building momentum ahead of a record‑attempt show in London [1][3].

May–Sept 2026 – The North America leg tours 35 cities across Florida, the Carolinas, Texas, California, Utah and more, delivering a high‑energy party experience with Lil Jon [2][4].

Jul 10, 2026 – Pitbull headlines BST Hyde Park in London, attempting a Guinness World Record for the largest crowd wearing bald caps, with caps required to be secured and hair tucked front and top [1][3].

Jul 10, 2026 – Kesha appears as a special guest, reuniting with Pitbull after their 2013 hit “Timber,” adding star power to the record‑attempt concert [1][3].

Jul 10, 2026 – The weekend’s lineup also features Garth Brooks, Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons and Lewis Capaldi, creating a multi‑act festival atmosphere around Pitbull’s show [1][3].

2026 – Billboard notes Pitbull’s career earnings exceed $250 million and ticket sales surpass 4.7 million worldwide, underscoring the commercial scale of his tour and record attempt [1][2][3][4].

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