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Thousands of fans celebrate Pitbull at Lollapalooza in identical bald cap outfits
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Thousands of fans celebrate Pitbull at Lollapalooza in identical bald cap outfits

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Thousands of fans celebrated US rapper Pitbull's performance at the Lollapalooza festival by wearing identical fake bald caps and white shirts.
  • The dress code has become a tradition, with some fans also drawing on a goatee, aiming to not take themselves too seriously and have a good time.
  • A Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps was set at a July 10 concert in London, with approximately 22,100 participants.

Thousands of fans embraced a playful tradition at the Lollapalooza festival, donning identical fake bald caps and white shirts to celebrate US rapper Pitbull's performance. The unique dress code, which has evolved into a concert staple, encourages attendees to "not take themselves too seriously, to celebrate, and have a good time," according to fan Mila.

While some fans opt for additional touches like drawing on a goatee, the bald cap remains the "must-have" accessory. Pitbull himself engaged with the crowd, seeking close physical contact with dancers and enthusiastically greeting the "bald heads" in attendance.

It's about not taking ourselves too seriously, celebrating, and having a good time.

โ€” MilaA fan explaining the motivation behind the dress code before Pitbull's concert.

This fan tradition even set a Guinness World Record on July 10 during a concert in London's Hyde Park, where approximately 22,100 people participated in the largest gathering of individuals wearing bald caps. The Lollapalooza festival, with around 50,000 attendees on Saturday, had the potential to surpass this record, though no official count was conducted.

But you can't always dress up as Pitbull.

โ€” MilaA fan explaining the limitations of fan costumes at festivals.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.