Pitbull Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of People in Bald Caps

During his headlining performance at the BST Hyde Park festival in London, 22,141 attendees donned the headwear, establishing a new record verified by the organization.

The Record-Breaking Attempt at BST Hyde Park

The initiative to set the record originated from a viral TikTok video posted by cultural commentator and podcaster Jack Remmington. Remmington, a long-time fan of the Miami-based rapper, proposed the idea of fans cosplaying as Pitbull—who is famously bald—during his set at the London festival. The effort gained significant traction, leading to the official count performed on-site.

Organizers employed 400 volunteers to manually track the participants wearing bald caps, while 42 drones were utilized to capture aerial footage for supplementary counting. The final total of 22,141 participants successfully surpassed the requirements to cement the achievement in the Guinness World Record archives.

Pitbull’s Reaction to the “Bald Es”

Speaking with British radio personality Jamie Laing and Jack Remmington, the artist referred to his fanbase as the “Bald Es,” calling the record-breaking gathering both “a blessing and an honor.”

Ongoing Tour and Future Appearances

The record-setting performance took place during the European leg of Pitbull’s “I’m Back Tour.” Following the conclusion of his summer dates in Europe, the artist is scheduled to return to North America to resume touring in August 2026.

North American Tour Dates (2026)

• 08/19 — Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
• 08/21 — Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
• 08/22 — Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
• 08/25 — Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
• 08/26 — Syracuse, NY @ Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater
• 08/28 — Hartford, CT @ The Meadows Music Theatre
• 08/29 — Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
• 08/31 — Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
• 09/02 — Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
• 09/03 — Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
• 09/05 — Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre
• 09/09 — Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
• 09/10 — Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater
• 09/12 — East Troy, WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre
• 09/13 — Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
• 09/15 — Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
• 09/16 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
• 09/18 — St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
• 09/19 — Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
• 09/22 — Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP
• 09/25 — Kansas City, MO @ MORTON Amphitheater
• 09/26 — Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater

European Tour Dates (2026)

• 07/12 — Nice, FR @ Allianz Arena
• 07/15 — Arnhem, NL @ GelreDome
• 07/19 — Düsseldorf, DE @ Arena im Open Air Park
• 07/21 — Budapest, HU @ Puskás Arena
• 07/23 — Warsaw, PL @ PGE Narodowy
• 07/26 — Prague, CZ @ Airport Letňany
• 07/29 — Riga, LV @ Mežaparks Great Bandstand
• 07/31 — Kaunas, LT @ Darius and Girėnas Stadium