STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS

Pitbull Added to American Music Awards Performance Lineup

The hip hop celeb will hit the stage for the 40th ceremony.

Pitbull is set to join a stellar lineup of performers at the 40th Annual American Music Awards. According to Billboard, the Miami rhyme spitter is just one of the latest artists to be added to the roster of performers, along with Pink and Carrie Underwood. Early last week, Nicki Minaj was the first hip hop act announced for the lineup.

In addition to performing, Pitbull is also nominated in two award categories: Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock and Favorite Artist – Latin. The "Give Me Everything" rapper has created numerous club bangers and is known for his high-energy performances, so AMA viewers should expect a musical party.

His fellow hip hop act, Minaj, is leading the ceremony with four nominations, a feat tied only by her peer Rihanna. Drake is also up for a nomination, along with J. Cole, Usher and Chris Brown.

BET.com is your #1 source for Black celebrity news, photos, exclusive videos and all the latest in the world of hip hop and R&B music.


Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.

 (Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

Latest News

Subscribe for BET Updates

Provide your email address to receive our newsletter.


By clicking Subscribe, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers) and other information from BET and the Paramount family of companies. You understand that you can unsubscribe at any time.