Pitbull reflects on 2011 American Music Awards performance with Jennifer Lopez

During Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami, rapper Pitbull revisited his 2011 American Music Awards performance with Jennifer Lopez. He admitted that Lopez’s unrehearsed choreography, specifically a moment where she began grinding against him during their performance of “On the Floor,” left him feeling “excited.”

The performance has remained a piece of pop culture trivia for over a decade, with social media users frequently revisiting clips of the interaction. Despite the onstage energy, both artists have maintained a platonic relationship. Lopez has previously described Pitbull as being “like a brother” to her, while Pitbull has praised her as a professional influence who helped open doors in his career.