One of the most iconic rappers of the era is coming to Tuscaloosa later this summer for a concert at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater downtown.

In a Tuesday announcement, city staff announced that the venue has landed a concert commitment from Mr. Worldwide himself, the rapper Pitbull.

The Miami performer is globally known for his Latin-inspired hip hop and party anthems like the 2014 hit Fireball.

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The Tuscaloosa show is part of the artist's Party After Dark tour and is planned for August 28th at the Amp. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 13th at 10 a.m.

There's is a special venue presale for tickets that goes live Thursday at 10 - use code FIREBALL for access.

(Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread)
(Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread)
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