Pitbull Calls Daddy Yankee/McCain A Failed 'Publicity Stunt'

Black Superman · 10-13-2008, 01:21 PM

Pitbull [click to read] has kept relatively quiet since his former label TVT went bankrupt in February [click to read]. But when the always-outspoken Miami native talked to HipHopDX recently, he made it clear he plans on making up for lost time in 2009. Sony, Universal Republic and The Orchard, who Pit currently has a single deal with, are all interested in getting their hands on his upcoming album, Rebelution.

"If I tap into anybody else, it has to be a situation where I have part ownership or full ownership of what I do," says Pitbull. "I want to be able to control my destiny as far as the music game is concerned. The Orchard ended up with the masters in my catalogue. But they cut me a nice deal, and they’re being very generous."

Pitbull's last effort, The Boatlift, did modest numbers due to the TVT bankruptcy. At one point Pit says the company could not afford to manufacture any physical CDs to sale retailers. After signing a single deal with The Orchard for his new single, "Krazy," Mr. 305 has plans to expand his name brand. Pitbull recently launched the social-networking site PlanetPit.com and started shooting a second season of his reality/sketch comedy show La Esquina.

When asked what other ventures he was working on, Pit played it somewhat close to the vest.

"I have some investments in the Dominican Republic," says Pitbull. "The investment that I’m making is going to revolutionize the beverage business. It’s very big, and I’ve been very fortunate to come across this opportunity."

Never one to shy away from political topics, Pitbull was more than happy to give his thoughts on the current election saying, "I’m with Barack Obama all the way. I can’t vote for a man that can have a conversation with another man and not look him in the eye. And that’s without even touching on the issues."

Given both candidates stances on immigration laws, Pitbull added that he'd been casually following the comments made by fellow artists Fat Joe and Daddy Yankee [click to read].

"I thought Daddy Yankee jumping behind McCain was a publicity stunt that blew up in his fucking face," says Pit. "It’s unfortunate that Yankee was pulled into that. How could he even say he backed McCain and his immigration laws? [Daddy Yankee is] from Puerto Rico, and you don’t even need a passport to come to the United States of America. I would love to see Fat Joe and Yankee debate. I would love to have a debate with Yankee, and we could have it in Spanish."

hiphopdx

lomafame · 10-13-2008, 04:55 PM

lol man everybody is jumpings on yankee for his support to the mccain camp , he has that right and he shouldnt be judged on his political choices!

swiftkilla305 · 10-13-2008, 08:37 PM

pit is my nigga... he was at the jay-z/obama concert in miami and said "fuck McCain!!"... thats whats up..
i really dont understand why ANY latino would ride with McCant... dont make no fuckin sense

Cashvillian · 10-13-2008, 09:18 PM

Daddy Yankee talked like he knew what he was talking about, but he probably don't have a clue.

MRKEYS21 · 10-13-2008, 10:51 PM

It prolly is.....

topballer87 · 10-13-2008, 10:53 PM

doo d reason niggas jumpin on yankee is cuz he claims he is a latin warrior a dude that fights for latinos and he said he sponsored mccain cuz of that bullshit homeboy it was a publicity stunt jus say it was a career move not dat u did it for hispanics cuz like pitbull said u are american hommie u got n american passport u aint crossin no oceans or borders fuckin vira lata

Ed-ucation · 10-13-2008, 11:26 PM

That's what happens when you give your political point of view, everybody that think you're not right is gonna jumps on you.

LawrenceSouljah · 10-14-2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lomafame

lol man everybody is jumpings on yankee for his support to the mccain camp , he has that right and he shouldnt be judged on his political choices!

The thing is, McCain is for the whole pro-deportation bill. And lets be honest, DY is bound to have a few relatives here without papers. Not sayin' whether its right or wrong, but you gotta wonder how much does son really know about McCains policies.

Ritz · 10-14-2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftkilla305

pit is my nigga... he was at the jay-z/obama concert in miami and said "fuck McCain!!"... thats whats up..
i really dont understand why ANY latino would ride with McCant... dont make no fuckin sense

im latino an im voting for mcain

10-13-2008, 01:21 PM	#1
Black Superman Show Time Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,588 Repped: 259 Repped 5,423 Times in 619 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 11 Times in 9 Posts	Pitbull Calls Daddy Yankee/McCain A Failed 'Publicity Stunt' Pitbull Calls Daddy Yankee/McCain A Failed 'Publicity Stunt' Pitbull [click to read] has kept relatively quiet since his former label TVT went bankrupt in February [click to read]. But when the always-outspoken Miami native talked to HipHopDX recently, he made it clear he plans on making up for lost time in 2009. Sony, Universal Republic and The Orchard, who Pit currently has a single deal with, are all interested in getting their hands on his upcoming album, Rebelution. "If I tap into anybody else, it has to be a situation where I have part ownership or full ownership of what I do," says Pitbull. "I want to be able to control my destiny as far as the music game is concerned. The Orchard ended up with the masters in my catalogue. But they cut me a nice deal, and they’re being very generous." Pitbull's last effort, The Boatlift, did modest numbers due to the TVT bankruptcy. At one point Pit says the company could not afford to manufacture any physical CDs to sale retailers. After signing a single deal with The Orchard for his new single, "Krazy," Mr. 305 has plans to expand his name brand. Pitbull recently launched the social-networking site PlanetPit.com and started shooting a second season of his reality/sketch comedy show La Esquina. When asked what other ventures he was working on, Pit played it somewhat close to the vest. "I have some investments in the Dominican Republic," says Pitbull. "The investment that I’m making is going to revolutionize the beverage business. It’s very big, and I’ve been very fortunate to come across this opportunity." Never one to shy away from political topics, Pitbull was more than happy to give his thoughts on the current election saying, "I’m with Barack Obama all the way. I can’t vote for a man that can have a conversation with another man and not look him in the eye. And that’s without even touching on the issues." Given both candidates stances on immigration laws, Pitbull added that he'd been casually following the comments made by fellow artists Fat Joe and Daddy Yankee [click to read]. "I thought Daddy Yankee jumping behind McCain was a publicity stunt that blew up in his fucking face," says Pit. "It’s unfortunate that Yankee was pulled into that. How could he even say he backed McCain and his immigration laws? [Daddy Yankee is] from Puerto Rico, and you don’t even need a passport to come to the United States of America. I would love to see Fat Joe and Yankee debate. I would love to have a debate with Yankee, and we could have it in Spanish." hiphopdx __________________ HH Board's Top 5 or Better... Who Hotter Than Me? HIT DA REP OR CLICK THE GREEN

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Cashvillian Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cashville, Ten-a-key Posts: 1,222 Repped: 20 Repped 94 Times in 46 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 5 Posts	Daddy Yankee talked like he knew what he was talking about, but he probably don't have a clue. __________________

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Ed-ucation Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 5,083 Repped: 416 Repped 98 Times in 58 Posts Neg Reps: 5 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	That's what happens when you give your political point of view, everybody that think you're not right is gonna jumps on you. __________________

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10-13-2008, 04:55 PM	#2
lomafame Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York Posts: 941 Repped: 256 Repped 43 Times in 15 Posts Neg Reps: 50 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	lol man everybody is jumpings on yankee for his support to the mccain camp , he has that right and he shouldnt be judged on his political choices!

10-13-2008, 08:37 PM	#3
swiftkilla305 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 305/954 Posts: 37 Repped: 0 Repped 9 Times in 2 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	pit is my nigga... he was at the jay-z/obama concert in miami and said "fuck McCain!!"... thats whats up.. i really dont understand why ANY latino would ride with McCant... dont make no fuckin sense

10-13-2008, 10:51 PM	#5
MRKEYS21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: DC Posts: 500 Repped: 101 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	It prolly is.....

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topballer87 Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fla Posts: 2,850 Repped: 575 Repped 267 Times in 30 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	doo d reason niggas jumpin on yankee is cuz he claims he is a latin warrior a dude that fights for latinos and he said he sponsored mccain cuz of that bullshit homeboy it was a publicity stunt jus say it was a career move not dat u did it for hispanics cuz like pitbull said u are american hommie u got n american passport u aint crossin no oceans or borders fuckin vira lata