He’s made music that has seriously entertained the masses… And, now Pitbull is being recognized for his influence on the entertainment industry.

The 31-year-old Cuban American rap superstar—who recently partnered with Jennifer Lopez on “Dance Again,” their second hit single together—received the BMI President’s Award during the 19th edition of the BMI Awards.

Held Friday night at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas, the gala also served to recognize the work of songwriters and recording studios for the success of their musical creations in 2011.

Pitbull, who performed at the ceremony, also received the BMI award for songwriter of the year, a recognition he shared with Juan Luis Morena Luna “Wisin,” Llandel Veguilla Malave “Yandel” and Espinoza Paz.

“Niña de mi corazon,” recorded by La Arrolladora Banda El Limon, was selected as the BMI Latin song of the year with the award going to songwriter Horacio Palencia.

In the past, the BMI President’s Award has been presented to Juanes, Kike Santander and Gloria Estefan.

Tags: BMI, BMI Awards, BMI President's Award, Dance Again, Espinoza Paz, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Juan Luis Morena Luna, Kike Santander, La Arrolladora Banda El Limon, Llandel Veguilla Malave, Mr. Worldwide, Pitbull, Wisin y Yandel

You may be interested in the following related articles as well.

• 
  Jun 17, 13 • Entertainment

  Pitbull to be Featured on “E!’s Inside Track Summer Concert Series”

  If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like for musicians like Pitbull on the road, you’re in luck. E! will be taking viewers inside some of the summer’s biggest concert tours, including the...
• 
  Jun 17, 13 • Entertainment

  Lopez to Star in Chilean Miner Drama “The 33″

  Jennifer Lopez has managed to mine her latest acting role… The 43-year-old actress/singer has signed on to star opposite Antonio Banderas in The 33, a film based on the Chilean miner saga, in a...
• 
  Jun 3, 13 • Entertainment

  Lopez Performs “Come Together” with Mary J. Blige at Sound of Change Live Concert

  Jennifer Lopez is urging people to come together to support women’s empowerment… During her set at the Chime for Change Presents: The Sound of Change Live charity concert on Saturday, June 1 at...