"It's a constant fight. Every day, you get up and fight. I mean that in a good way — it's a way of hustling and being motivated," says Pitbull of his moniker. He was photographed Dec. 30 on NW 12th Ave. in Little Havana, Miami, around the corner from the Sports Leadership and Management Academy.
"Do I think it’s realistic to be a billion-dollar company by [age] 35? Absolutely," said Pitbull.
Forbes estimates Pitbull's net worth at $11 million, but ABC's Nightline puts it at $20 million. In an average year, Pitbull can perform in 25 countries and as many as 150 shows. Further proving his international might, Pitbull's "We Are One" has been named the official song of the 2014 World Cup in June in Sao Paulo. After the South American jaunt, he'll release an album with Carlos Santana — a cross-generational play, if ever there was one — and kick off another U.S. arena trek in the fall with Enrique Iglesias. He'll spend 2015 touring the world again, likely playing stadiums.
Back in 2007, he ditched the corn-rows and baggy T-shirts of his early persona in favor of custom suits, sharp ties and fine leather shoes. He has quite a collection, including preppy wing-tips and moccasins perfect for an afternoon mojito — or Pitbull's preferred cocktail: a Volito, two parts Voli vodka (he's a partner in the company), three limes, water and ice. He drinks, on average, three to four a day.
"To make history in Havana and be able to perform maybe in front of a million, 2 million people, I'm hoping for that within the next five years," he says excitedly. "I can picture it in my mind," said the Cuban singer.