You’ve probably danced to a dozen Pitbull songs since he burst onto the global music scene in the 00s . But did you spot the message he was trying to send in his head-bopping hits – or with one of his many nicknames? Many will remember the Miami -born rapper, real name Armando Christian Pérez, from floor fillers like I Know You Want Me ( Calle Ocho ) and Hotel Room Service. Mr 305, as he is also known, stormed the charts with collaborations with some of music’s biggest names, including Ne-Yo , Kesha , Christina Aguilera , Usher , Enrique Iglesias , and Jennifer Lopez .
But Mr Worldwide was trying to do something besides raking in record sales: he was building a legacy as one of the music industry’s most impassioned climate activists. Man on a mission Mr Worldwide is more than a nickname – it’s a motto for the work he does trying to warn us about climate change . The 43-year-old rapper was global UN ambassador for Clean Water Here and in 2018 received the World Water Champion Award for his activism.
At the time, he said: ‘Our leaders need to understand that economy and environment are not mutually exclusive. One is not more important than the other. ‘Try counting your money while holding your breath, starving and dehydrating at the same time.
All life needs water. Clean Water Here is committed to improving access to safe water for all, and it is an honour to serve as a global ambassador. ‘Equally, it is an honour to address delegates at the United Nations o.