My name is Bennett Rosner, and I represent the silent majority of Rutgers Students who clamor for an artist who is equal parts bark and bite. In 2019, over 22,000 concerts were held in the United States. Of these, only 17 performances were that of multi-platinum world ambassador human-canis hybrid Armando Christian Pérez, better known to the world at large as Pitbull. None were held in New Jersey.

We’re here to change that.

Pitbull is a pop culture icon, whose shining head has illuminated the eyes of millions worldwide. His vocal trills, local chill, and no-frills approach to pop-rap have become the indisputable soundtrack to countless 6th graders and suburban mothers alike. Rutgers University is the intersection, if not the mecca, of both. With nearly 40,000 devoted fans attending the university and a Pitbull performance drought of 8 years, it is safe to say that we have been in the dog house for far too long, and need to be thrown a bone IMMEDIATELY (I mean have you seen our football team?)!

The last time Pitbull performed at Rutgers, we were immature. Inexperienced. Unable to contain ourselves in front of his godly presence. Hindsight is 2020, and Beats on Banks Spring 2020 will offer us a golden opportunity to prove ourselves once more.

RUPA claims that Beats on the Banks is a space for only “up-and-coming artists.” This is our opportunity to do something even better, embrace a comeback for an artist who exemplifies everything Rutgers. Pitbull dresses like he attends RBS, advocates for environmental issues as passionately as those in SEBS, and parties as hard as the most passionate College Ave devotees. He is a maverick of the music industry and a truly RevolUtionary person.

Please sign my petition to make sure Pitbull performs at Beats on the Banks in 2020. Please consider following the link below to RUPA’s online suggestion box and copying and pasting the following message. Let’s show our Big 10 family just how powerful we can be as a student body!

Suggestion Box: http://rupa.rutgers.edu/suggestions/

Copy and Paste Message:

“Hey Baby,” let’s go “Back in Time” and right the wrongs that were committed at RutgersFest 2011. I want to see Pitbull light up the stage at Beats on the Banks like a “Fireball” so all us Rutgers students can have the “Time of Our Lives.” “Don’t Stop the Party” before it’s even begun by hiring any other supposed artist. In these divided times, we need a beacon of “International Love” to bring together our entire student body, chopping through the hate that divides us, and proudly yelling “Timber.” “Get It Started” today, not tomorrow! I know you want him (to perform)!

Sincerely, _________