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Pitbull Honors Dolly Parton With Tribute During New York Performance
Pitbull performed a concert in New York and spoke about Dolly Parton.
He said Dolly believed in him when other people did not.
He also said she gave him an important opportunity and showed him kindness.
Pitbull described Dolly as hardworking, smart, funny and caring.
He played their song “Powerful Women” as a tribute to her.
Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at age 80.
Her nephew Bryan Seaver announced her death in a video posted on Dolly’s social media page.
He said Dolly had lived a wonderful life and was now at peace.
Pitbull paid tribute to Dolly Parton during a performance at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in New York.
He said Parton supported him and believed in him when others did not.
Pitbull described Parton as hardworking, intelligent, funny, powerful and kind-hearted.
He performed “Powerful Women,” his 2024 collaboration with Parton based on “9 to 5.”
Parton died Tuesday at age 80, according to a video shared by her nephew Bryan Seaver.
- Who
- Rapper Pitbull honored singer Dolly Parton, whose death was announced by her nephew Bryan Seaver.
- What
- Pitbull delivered a tribute and performed “Powerful Women,” his collaboration with Parton.
- Where
- Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in New York.
- When
- The tribute took place during Pitbull’s performance after Parton’s death was announced Tuesday.
- Why
- Pitbull said Parton had supported him, believed in him and given him an opportunity when others did not.
Key facts
- Tribute performer
- Pitbull
- Honored artist
- Dolly Parton
- Venue
- Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, New York
- Tribute song
- “Powerful Women”
- Song inspiration
- Parton’s classic “9 to 5”
- Parton’s age at death
- 80
- Death announcement
- Her nephew Bryan Seaver shared a video on Parton’s social media page
Quotes
Bryan Seaver
Dolly Parton’s nephew and longtime head of security
“We’re having a great time and then we’re losing our minds, but there’s someone that was very special to me and showed me love and believed in me when a lot of folks didn't and gave me an opportunity.”
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“But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly.”
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