Dale! Pitbull signs deal to have football stadium at Florida International University named after him

Cuban American superstar rapper Pitbull signed a multi-year deal with FIU, and the university's football stadium will now be called Pitbull Stadium.

The football stadium at Florida International University in Miami will bear the name of "Mr. 305" himself, Pitbull.

The first-generation Cuban American rapper and producer reached a multiyear deal with one of the nation's largest public universities and Hispanic-serving institutions to have its Riccardo Silva Stadium renamed Pitbull Stadium, FIU announced Tuesday.

"This is history in the making," Pitbull said Tuesday during an official announcement, adding that he wants this to be "amazing for the students" and inspiring.

Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Christian Pérez, agreed to donate $1.2 million every year for the next five years with the option to renew the naming rights and sponsorship agreement for an additional five years, according to FIU. As part of the agreement, Pitbull will also be able to host 10 events rent free at the stadium, per year, including concerts.

This is the first time that an athletics venue has been named after a renowned musician, FIU Director of Athletics Scott Carr said Tuesday during the official announcement.

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