Pitbull sent in an emotional message as he presented the Cubaton Showcase at the 2018 Premios Juventud last night.

The performance included a variety of Cuban artists such as IAmChino, El Micha, Jacob Forever, and more.

During Pitbull’s video presentation, he thanked iconic Cuban singers including Celia Cruz, Willy Chirino, and Emilio & Gloria Estefan for opening doors for him and the new generation of Cuban artists in the music industry.

The 37-year-old Cuban-American rapper also congratulated IAmChino on all of his recent success in the industry. Their latest collaboration, “Pegate” is out now.

Watch the complete videoclip (which did not air in full during Premios Juventud) above!