"It's an honor to make history" - Grammy Award winner Pitbull thrilled to take center stage at 2024 WNBA All-Star halftime show

Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull will be headlining the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game halftime show in Phoenix, Arizona. The "I Know You Want Me" artist has been an attraction since the late 2000s and will be touring across the United States this summer.

In an official statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, Pitbull shared that he was raised by his mother who taught him how to become the man he is now. He is excited to perform in front of the fans at the Footprint Center on Saturday, July 20.

"I was raised by a woman, and a woman made me a man,” said Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull). “It’s an honor to make history and perform at the WNBA All-Star Game. Here’s to all the powerful women of the WNBA. Daleee," Pitbull wrote.

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Fans react to Pitbull being announced as WNBA All-Star Game halftime performer

When Pitbull was announced as the headliner for this year's WNBA All-Star GAme halftime show, fans were divided on social media. Some liked the idea of watching Pitbull perform, while others were totally against the idea of the 43-year-old rapper at the event.

"He's the best entertainer! I can't wait to see it!!" a fan wrote.

"We can't wait to see Mr. 305 in the 602!" one fan commented.

"Gross. Now I know that I wont be missing anything when I go to the Fan Shop at the half," another fan claimed.

"Why is the WNBA trying to rebrand misogynistic men?" a fan asked.

According to the official press release by the WNBA regarding Pitbull, it was an "investment" made by Phoenix Mercury owner Mat Ishbia. The decision to have him perform is part of Ishbia's desire to "elevate" the All-Star Game.

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Team USA vs. Team WNBA rosters

This year's WNBA All-Star Game won't be the standard East vs. West since it's an Olympic year. It will be Team USA vs. Team WNBA at the Footprint Center as part of USA Basketball's preparation for the upcoming games late this month.

Here are the rosters for each team:

Team USA

• Napheesa Collier - Minnesota Lynx
• Kahleah Copper - Phoenix Mercury
• Chelsea Gray - Las Vegas Aces
• Brittney Griner - Phoenix Mercury
• Sabrina Ionescu - New York Liberty
• Jewell Loyd - Seattle Storm
• Kelsey Plum - Las Vegas Aces
• Breanna Stewart - New York Liberty
• Diana Taurasi - Phoenix Mercury
• Alyssa Thomas - Connecticut Sun
• A'ja Wilson - Las Vegas Aces
• Jackie Young - Las Vegas Aces

Team WNBA

• DeWanna Bonner - Connecticut Sun
• Aliyah Boston - Indiana Fever
• Caitlin Clark - Indiana Fever
• Allisha Gray - Atlanta Dream
• Dearica Hamby - LA Sparks
• Brionna Jones - Connecticut Sun
• Jonquel Jones - New York Liberty
• Kayla McBride - Minnesota Lynx
• Kelsey Mitchell - Indiana Fever
• Arike Ogunbowale - Dallas Wings
• Nneka Ogwumike - Seattle Storm
• Angel Reese - Chicago Sky