Pitbull - Bad Man (audio) Ft. Robin Thicke, Joe Perry, Travis Barker May 2026

The lyrics blend Pitbull’s signature celebration of success with personal reflections:

The hook explores the idea of being a "good guy" who must be a "bad man" to survive and succeed in an evil world. Notable Performances Song Themes and Lyrics The official video was

Delivers the track's driving percussion. Ricky Reed: Produced the track and contributed programming. Song Themes and Lyrics Originally released as a promotional single in February

The official video was released on April 20, 2017 , following the album's launch. Collaborators The track features a high-profile lineup of musicians: Robin Thicke : Provides soulful vocals on the chorus. and Travis Barker .

"Bad Man" is a rock-infused pop track by featuring Robin Thicke , Joe Perry , and Travis Barker . Originally released as a promotional single in February 2016, it later appeared on Pitbull's tenth studio album, Climate Change , in March 2017. Key Details Album: Climate Change (2017). Genre: Pop with rock and funk influences. Length: 3 minutes and 35 seconds.

It was heavily utilized in promotional campaigns, most notably during the 2016 NBA Playoffs .

Contributes electric guitar fills and a solo.