How Donald Trump tried — and failed — to get Pitbull's endorsement

Donald Trump once flew rapper Pitbull to his resort in a helicopter in a failed attempt to win his endorsement.
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You don't want to cross Pitbull. The Miami-born rapper has had No. 1 hits in more than 15 countries and has sold more than 70 million singles, plus he has his own fragrance, vodka, clothing line, television production company, and SiriusXM channel. In other words, people really, really like Pitbull. It's no wonder brands like Bud Light, Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, Dodge, and Norwegian Cruise Lines have all sought his endorsement.

Some endorsement-seekers have been more successful than others, though:

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.