Pitbull Speaks at University of Florida

Mr. 305 travelled to the 352 last night for a motivational conversation at the University of Florida’s Curtis M. Philips Center for Performing Arts!

Thousands of fans waited in line for hours yesterday evening just to get a good seat to see Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Christian Perez. During the on-stage interview, Perez told stories about his life before the fame, what his life is like currently, and why education is so important to him. The Cuban-American rapper also revealed some personal details and fun facts during the rapid fire and student-asked questions.

Check out the rapid fire questions and answers below!

What is your favorite Cuban food? Fricasé de pollo.
What is your second favorite dog breed? Havanese.
What is your second favorite area code? 786.
One last word to leave these fine students? Dale!

Additionally, take a look at some more quoted excerpts from the speech below!

“The longest river in the world — a lot of people suffer from it — denial”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“The streets become something you learn from a lot…. it becomes a part of you in a certain sense.”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“I would not be me without those things that built that character inside.”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“My mother left [through] Pedro Pan to Indiana… a little bit of a culture shock.

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“My mother instilled in me hard work, appreciation and more than anything how to seize opportunities…. She just taught me how to thrive no matter what.”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“Paso corto, vista larga. That means short steps, long vision”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“She always kept [my father] at a pedestal. My father was an alcoholic.”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“Early on I lived in a neighborhood called Carol City… my mother would listen to Tony Ramos on the radio. There was one story that [he] said that stuck with me about Kentucky Fried Chicken. Imagínate eso.”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“We live in a society of instant gratification… whatever comes quick leaves quick. We create it slow but fo’sho. Eso está bueno!”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“The reason that todo el mundo le gusta ir a la casa de su abuela a comer un fricasé de pollo is because she prepared it with time. She ain’t microwave it…. it takes time.”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“My mother always told me nobody’s dumb. Nobody’s stupid. You just gotta learn and apply.”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“Nah it’s not that my sons got ADD. It’s that your boring.”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“Without a Hope Martinez I wouldn’t be having this conversation right now.” – Pitbull on the topic of education and the importance of dedicated teachers

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“Anyone here that thinks that you’re gonna get it all right is wrong. O como dicen los cubanos: Estas completamente equivocado.”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

“Hispanic Heritage to me is every day. It’s not just a month.”

— michael 🌴 (@msamper13) October 3, 2018

Check out photos and videos from the event below!

#NEW: @Pitbull speaking at the University of Florida tonight! (10.2.18)

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— Pitbull Updates .com (@pitbull_updates) October 3, 2018

#NEW: @Pitbull speaking at the University of Florida tonight! (10.2.18)

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— Pitbull Updates .com (@pitbull_updates) October 3, 2018

#NEW: @Pitbull speaking at the University of Florida tonight! (10.2.18)

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— Pitbull Updates .com (@pitbull_updates) October 3, 2018

#NEW: @Pitbull speaking at the University of Florida tonight! (10.2.18)

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— Pitbull Updates .com (@pitbull_updates) October 3, 2018

#NEW: @Pitbull speaking at the University of Florida tonight! (10.2.18)

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— Pitbull Updates .com (@pitbull_updates) October 3, 2018

#NEW: @Pitbull speaking at the University of Florida tonight! (10.2.18)

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— Pitbull Updates .com (@pitbull_updates) October 3, 2018

#NEW: @Pitbull speaking at the University of Florida tonight! (10.2.18)

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— Pitbull Updates .com (@pitbull_updates) October 3, 2018

#NEW: @Pitbull speaking at the University of Florida tonight! (10.2.18)

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— Pitbull Updates .com (@pitbull_updates) October 3, 2018

#NEW: @Pitbull backstage at the University of Florida tonight! (10.2.18)

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— Pitbull Updates .com (@pitbull_updates) October 3, 2018

#NEW: @Pitbull speaking at the University of Florida tonight! (10.2.18)

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— Pitbull Updates .com (@pitbull_updates) October 3, 2018

#NEW: @Pitbull speaking at the University of Florida tonight! (10.2.18)

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— Pitbull Updates .com (@pitbull_updates) October 3, 2018

#NEW: @Pitbull speaking at the University of Florida tonight! (10.2.18)

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— Pitbull Updates .com (@pitbull_updates) October 3, 2018