It’s quite unexpected to associate the flamboyant Latino rapper Armando “Pitbull” Pérez with a dilapidated single-family property in disrepair, complete with a broken fence and an unkempt yard that undoubtedly raises eyebrows among the neighbors.

 

Over the past decade, the self-proclaimed “Mr. 305” has largely resided at the top of the Miami music scene, amassing substantial wealth from record deals and becoming a fixture at the hottest South Florida clubs. Pitbull has diversified his investments, venturing into restaurants and even acquiring additional real estate.

The contrast between the pre-fame images of Pitbull and the current state of this Pinecrest property is starkly Miami-esque. Instead of a glamorous backdrop with scantily dressed individuals, you’ll find peacocks leisurely basking in the sun on the premises. Rather than fan mail, there are notices of code violations for rundown structures and stagnant water affixed to the front door. And, notably, there is no sign of Pitbull anywhere on the property.

 

According to the local community, the house was sold in 2015 and has remained vacant ever since. Enpi Gao LLC, a company registered at the same address as Pitbull’s record label, Mr. 305 Inc, and linked to numerous other businesses associated with the rapper’s empire, acquired the property in February 2015 for $850,000, as per county records.

At the time of the purchase, one of Pitbull’s personal managers, Michael Calderon, was overseeing Enpi Gao. A builder whose sign was displayed on the lawn revealed that his wife had acted as a broker in the sale of the property to Pitbull and his wife. However, Leslie Zigel, Pitbull’s attorney, stated that his client denied ownership of the property and would refrain from making further comments on the matter.