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22,141 Pitbull lookalikes in London? Bald caps set a world record
In London’s Hyde Park, 22,141 people gathered wearing bald caps to set a world record.
It is not a record of more than 20,000 singer Pitbull himself, but a group record of fans imitating his appearance.
How many people gathered?
Guinness World Records certified that 22,141 people met the conditions at the Hyde Park performance on 10 July 2026 BST. The number exceeded the previous standard of 2,000 by more than ten times.
What had to be done to be recognized as a record?
Contestants had to tuck their hair under their wigs and all huddle together in one place at the same time. An on-site auditor verified that the rules were met.
Why are they all dressed the same?
Imitating Pitbull in black suits, sunglasses and bald caps has grown into fan culture and social media play over the years. The show’s organizers turned it into an official record challenge.
How big is 22,141 people?
This is more than 11 times the previous target of 2,000 people. It differs from general performance audience records in that it does not simply count the number of visitors, but only counts those who meet the set conditions for wearing wigs.
What the Records Say
This record is not a record for music sales or performance size, but a record for the number of people wearing the same outfit. The key point is that this is an example of a joke that was repeated online being translated into joint action and official records in a real performance venue. Not all audiences for the performance were counted.