> At a Glance
> – TikTok prankster Brad Stoll fooled a crowd into thinking he was Pitbull in Nov 2025
> – The 3-million-view stunt earned him an invite to New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in Las Vegas
> – On-site, he met the actual rapper, traded a “Dale,” and called it the craziest experience of his life
> – Why it matters: Shows how a single viral moment can snowball into a once-in-a-lifetime celebrity encounter
A November TikTok joke turned into a surreal New Year’s Eve for Brad Stoll when his impersonation of Pitbull landed him on stage beside the global star himself.
The Viral Setup
Stoll’s clip-viewed more than 3 million times-showed him copying the rapper’s sunglasses, suit, and signature moves while a live crowd chanted the singer’s name.
The post caught the attention of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve producers, who flew him to Las Vegas for the broadcast.
Face-to-Face With Mr. 305
Backstage nerves hit hard.
> “When I walked in I was like tunnel vision, my heart was racing,” Stoll told Daniel J. Whitman of News Of Los Angeles.
> “As soon as I walked in he knew exactly who I was. I was like ‘Mr. 561 I’m looking for Mr. 305,’ and he started dying laughing.”
The pair shared a quick “Dale”-Pitbull’s trademark call to action-before posing for photos Stoll later posted on Instagram.
| Moment | Detail |
|---|---|
| TikTok views | 3 million+ |
| Event location | Las Vegas, NYRE taping |
| Catchphrase swap | “Dale” |
Afterglow
Stoll captioned the meet-up photo: “2025. One of the most epic years of my life… resilience.”
He urged followers to “don’t give up” and thanked the online community that made the encounter possible.
Key Takeaways
- A single impersonation video can scale to a national-TV cameo
- Stoll’s nerves melted once Pitbull recognized the spoof
- The encounter ended 2025 on an “unbelievable, super awesome” note for the creator
From party prank to prime-time stage, Stoll’s journey underscores the unpredictable power of viral fame.
