Pitbull named as WNBA All-Star halftime performer

American rapper and singer Pitbull will perform at the WNBA All-Star Game halftime show in Phoenix, organizers announced on Tuesday.
By Mitchell Koch
Published: Jul. 16, 2024 at 12:02 PM MST
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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Festivities are ramping up for WNBA All Star this weekend in Phoenix, and the newly announced halftime performer is taking things worldwide.

Pitbull has been officially announced as the performer for halftime during the All Star Game.

Pitbull performs as part of "The Trilogy Tour" on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (Photo by...
Pitbull performs as part of "The Trilogy Tour" on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP)(Paul R. Giunta | Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP)

On Monday, the WNBA announced the All Star court details, complete with a Valley silhouette, names of all-time All Star players in the keys, Olympic Gold Medal years at courtside and more.

This weekend’s events at Footprint Center kick off with WNBA Skills Challenge at 6 p.m. on Friday. The All Star game begins at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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