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October 10, 2025
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Lil Jon Joins Pitbull for Blackweir 2026

Award-winning rapper Lil Jon confirmed as special guest for Pitbull’s Blackweir Fields date on Saturday, July 4th.

Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields is gearing up to host the ultimate summer party as multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning rapper and record producer Lil Jon is set to join international superstar Pitbull as a special guest. The colossal concert takes place on Saturday, July 4th.

The news comes as tickets go on sale today, revealing that I’m back! Tour headliner, Pitbull, will be supported by hip hop icon Lil Jon, guaranteeing an explosive night of high-energy entertainment.

Tickets are available now for what promises to be one of the summer’s biggest shows. Secure your spot at the party by heading to blackweirlive.com and https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/.

One of the most prominent and influential figures in music and pop culture, Lil Jon’s live performances are legendary. He has thrilled hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide, performing alongside music giants such as Usher & Ludacris, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, TLC, Becky G and many more.

Lil Jon’s hit-making capability is undeniable. In 2014, he teamed up with DJ Snake for the smash hit Turn Down For What, which became a massive worldwide craze. More recently, he took on the role of musical director for Usher’s 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas, where he performed their iconic, billion-streaming record, Yeah!

Known best for creating and popularising the Southern hip-hop movement and lifestyle known as Crunk, Lil Jon, along with the East Side Boyz, delivered a string of influential hits throughout the 90s and early 2000s, including Bia Bia and Put Yo Hood Up. Their iconic albums include Kings of Crunk and Crunk Juice.

His consistent success has earned him legions of global fans and an armful of prestigious awards, including a GRAMMY, two BMI Songwriter of the Year awards, 11 Billboard Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and an American Music Award.

Demonstrating his versatility, Lil Jon recently stepped into new territory with the release of his meditation albums. His first, Total Manifestation, was met with resounding success and was quickly followed up by the second instalment titled Manifest Abundance.

Lil Jon joins Pitbull as he brings his electrifying I’m Back! Tour to Cardiff. Pitbull’s high-energy European dates earlier this year sparked a viral sensation, with tens of thousands of dedicated fans adopting his signature look and dubbing themselves “The Bald E’s” in honour of his persona.

With the I’m Back! Tour, Pitbull guarantees to bring unstoppable, pure party energy. Fans can expect a spectacular production on an even bigger stage, featuring stunning visuals, explosive pyrotechnics, and a signature high-energy performance. Joined by his band, The Agents, and dancers, The Most Bad Ones, the show promises a fusion of music, lights and special effects, delivering an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind party for everyone.

The Pitbull and Lil Jon show is part of the exciting Blackweir 2026 line-up. Launched earlier this year, Blackweir is Cardiff’s new live music hotspot, a partnership between DEPOT Live (the live-events arm of Cardiff music venue, DEPOT) and UK promoters Cuffe and Taylor.

The Blackweir 2026 series will also see headlining shows from British rock legends The Cure, US vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, and two headlining shows from Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi, with more major announcements expected soon.

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