Pitbull began his Can’t Stop Us Now Summer Tour late last month with supporting cast Iggy Azalea as the opener.
And on Friday, the rappers rolled into Wantagh, New York, for their show at Northwell Health at the Jones Beach Theater, the seventh gig on the trek that runs through the US and Canada through October 19.
Fans can catch the Australian rapper as a special guest until September 4, and then Jamaican dancehall rapper and singer Sean Paul will take over the opening artist slot for the rest.
Hip Hop Live: Iggy Azalea served as the opening artist for Pitbull’s Can’t Stop Us Now tour when it hit Northwell Health at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York, on Friday.
This double billing is a perfect fit for fans of contemporary hip-hop.
Azalea (born Amethyst Amelia Kelly), 32, took the stage for the first time, decked out in a purple shorts bodysuit that resembled something from an animation film or series.
The skimpy outfit, which included matching sleeves that ran just above her elbows, embraced her famous curves.
Aussie star takes to the stage as the opening act with her backup dancers
Baby Got Back: Rapper teases the crowd by taunting him with his famous derrire
Skin Tight: The Work star shows off her feminine curves in a purple shirt bodysuit
Hits: Azalea is performing a set list of 14 songs, including her show opener work, which was followed by other recognizable hits such as Fancy, Black Widow and Problem.
She was dancing and walking around the stage in black shoes.
Completing her overall look, the Australian star pulled her dyed blonde hair back into a tight ponytail and a parting in the middle.
Azalea is performing a set list of 14 songs, including her show opener work, which was followed by other recognizable hits such as Fancy, Black Widow and Problem.
rockin’ home; After rocking Azalea’s house, it was time for Pitbull, who took to the stage with an infectious smile, clad in a black ensemble.
Unrecognizable: Mr. Worldwide clings heavily to his hits for his performance in New York
After making a splash in Ezelia’s house, it was time for Pitbull, who brought an infectious smile to the stage, dressed in a black outfit consisting of a leather jacket over his shiny button-down shirt and vest.
The Miami-based rapper (born Armando Christian Pérez), 41, has pretty much stuck to the hit for his share of double-billing.
The result was a dance-heavy romp through nearly two decades of club favorites and Latin hip-hop chart-toppers that included Fireball, Icha Pala (Manos Pa’ariba), I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) and Give Me Were. Every thing
Woman Frenzy: The Miami-based rapper (born Armando Christian Pérez) also made good use of his backup dancers during most of his performances
DJ Break: Instead of one intermission, Pitbull took two five-minute breaks, during which his touring DJ Iamchino rotated while he had six backup dancers.
Instead of one intermission, Pitbull took two five-minute breaks, during which his touring DJ IAmChino spun while his six backup dancers, even in skimpy outfits, entertained the crowd with their new moves.
Mr. Worldwide will lead a tour of cities like San Antonio, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Nashville and Orlando before wrapping up in Hollywood, Florida on October 19.
Pitbull began his career in the early 2000s, recording reggaeton, Latin hip hop, and crunk music under several labels.
He would eventually rebrand himself more as a pop artist in vain with his English-language Planet Pit (2011), his first number one single with Give Me Everything (featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Noir).
North American Trek: The tour began on July 27 in Raleigh, NC and will run through October 19 in Hollywood, Florida.
Known around the world: Pitbull rebranded himself as a pop artist with his English-language studio album Planet Pit (2011).
