Pitbull Reflects on Billboard Legacy, ‘PITCOIN’ Album and Relationships With Late Icons Jimmy Buffett & Dolly Parton During Superstar Q&A
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The Superstar also announces his Latin American tour run for 2027.
Por Billboard | 22/10/2026
This year’s Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 panel programming culminated in one of the week’s most memorable moments: a live “Superstar Q&A: The Story Behind the Charts” panel, featuring Pitbull in conversation with Leila Cobo, Billboard ’s Chief Content Officer. Dressed in a blue button-down shirt, blazer and white trousers, Mr. Worldwide reflected on his career as one of the most successful artists on Billboard this century — and on how his legacy continues to transcend generations. Related Jennifer Lopez & Pitbull’s ‘On the Floor’ Dances Back Onto Billboard Charts Thanks to Steamy ‘Off Campus’ Scene Rubén Blades Reflects on His Legacy at Latin Music Week: 'What I Wrote Was Honest & I Still Feel That Way' Becky G Talks 'Baraja Bendita,' Sisterhood & Why 'Latino Joy Is So Important' at Latin Music Week Reflecting on the hits that defined his career and the mindset that propelled him forward, Pitbull said, “I don’t pay much attention to the music charts. What’s meant for you, no one can take away. What’s destined to be will be. Lil Jon gave me an opportunity. I’m someone who hasn’t always been given the best opportunities — and when you get one, you don’t let it pass you by.” The conversation turned to a listening session for his new album, PITCOIN , released Oct. 8 on his own Mr. 305 Records label. Discussing his collaboration with Jon Bon Jovi to update the latter’s 1999 Bon Jovi smash “It’s My Life,” Pitbull recalled telling him it would be great to record one of his songs. Although “Livin’ on a Prayer” was initially under consideration, Bon Jovi had other plans. The new version of “It’s My Life,” titled “Now or Never,” proved to be a fruitful partnership, debuting on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, Adult Top 40 Airplay, Hot Dance/Pop Songs, Mainstream Top 40 Airplay and Adult Contemporary charts between 2024 and 2025. “When someone gives you that kind of trust, it becomes a responsibility,” Pitbull shared. “Now, whenever I see Bon Jovi, he asks me, ‘When are we going to do another one?’” Pitbull also paid tribute to his longtime collaborator IAMCHINO. “Chino is my little brother,” he said, praising his collaborator’s incredible energy and determination to keep moving forward. Reflecting on their decade-long musical partnership, he added, “Chino, I love you.” “It’s an honor for the iconic group KISS to bless us and agree to remake one of the greatest songs of all time,” Pitbull said of “Reach for the Stars,” the opening track on his new album, which puts a new spin on the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers’ radio staple “Rock and Roll All Nite.” “To be able to perform it on stage… it’s funny, because we used it as the intro to a show, so it almost feels like the law of attraction. You put it out into the universe, and it comes back.” Pitbull also praised the country music community, recalling the professionalis