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Pitbull's Journey: From Miami Roots to NASCAR Co-Owner

3/15/2025

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Pitbull, known as Armando Christian Perez, hails from modest roots in Miami, Florida.
He rose to prominence with the hit song "Oye" in the 2003 film "2 Fast 2 Furious."
His first paycheck of $1,500 allowed him to buy his mother a 1988 Mazda.
From 2021 to 2025, he co-owned the Trackhouse Racing NASCAR team.

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Story summary

Pitbull, known as Armando Christian Perez, hails from modest roots in Miami, Florida.
He rose to prominence with the hit song "Oye" in the 2003 film "2 Fast 2 Furious."
His first paycheck of $1,500 allowed him to buy his mother a 1988 Mazda.
From 2021 to 2025, he co-owned the Trackhouse Racing NASCAR team.