Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record for bald caps at BST

On Friday, July 10, 2026, rapper Pitbull made a dual mark on music history in London's Hyde Park, headlining the highest-attended show in the history of the British Summer Time (BST) festival and securing an official Guinness World Record. The record, for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps simultaneously, was verified at 5 p.m. with a final count of 22,141 participants.

The record attempt was the culmination of an eight-month fan-led campaign. It began when content creator Jack Remmington posted a viral video last year suggesting the festival's capacity was enough to break a world record for Pitbull lookalikes. The idea gained traction, leading to collaboration with BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James and eventually Pitbull himself, who enthusiastically agreed to the plan. Guinness World Records Adjudicator Will Munford oversaw the official count, which involved 400 volunteers and drone footage to ensure accuracy. Strict rules applied: caps had to stay on for a full minute, hair had to be tucked underneath, and naturally bald individuals were not counted unless they also wore a cap.

As the counting concluded, Munford presented a framed certificate to Pitbull, born...