Pitbull crowd goes bald for Guinness record at Hyde Park
More than 22,000 Pitbull fans wore bald caps at BST Hyde Park in London, setting a Guinness World Records mark during the singer’s Friday show.
By Bianca Rossi · Entertainment Editor
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London got a full dose of Mr. Worldwide cosplay when 22,141 Pitbull fans put on bald caps at a BST Hyde Park concert, setting a Guinness World Records mark, according to UPI.
The record-breaking stunt happened during Pitbull’s Friday performance at the London festival, UPI reported. Guinness World Records recognized the crowd for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.
The look was not limited to the caps. UPI reported that many concertgoers also added aviator sunglasses and leather jackets, echoing Pitbull’s style from the “Back in Time” music video.
BST Hyde Park shared Instagram posts from the event, showing the fan stunt tied to the festival appearance. The concert became more than a stop on the summer music calendar: it turned into a Guinness-certified dress-up moment for thousands of Pitbull devotees.
Pitbull addressed the crowd after the record was made, according to NME, which quoted him thanking fans from the stage.
“To be able to pursue my dream and be on the stage like this, represent with all the baldies around the world. This is priceless. There's no way I can say thank you. There is no words I can say what I feel right now,” Pitbull told the audience, NME reported.
The official record category centers on people wearing bald caps in one gathering. At Hyde Park, the number reached 22,141, according to UPI, giving the festival crowd the Guinness title.
The mass makeover also played directly into one of Pitbull’s most recognizable public images. Fans copied the bald head, sunglasses and jacket combination associated with the performer, who is widely known by the nickname Mr. Worldwide.
The event took place in England as part of BST Hyde Park, the London festival that hosted the Friday concert. UPI reported the Guinness World Record news on July 13.
For Pitbull’s fans, it was a simple formula: bald caps on, aviators ready, world record secured. For Guinness World Records, it was a new benchmark in a category built for one very specific kind of crowd participation.
This story draws on original reporting from UPI.