Archive · 27 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- The tribute took place during Pitbull’s performance after Parton’s death was announced Tuesday.
- Where
- Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in New York.
- Why
- Pitbull said Parton had supported him, believed in him and given him an opportunity when others did not.
- 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