Pitbull hosted the AMAs for the second year in a row (@pitbull / Twitter)

I don’t know if you were as disappointed as I was when you hosted the American Music Awards (AMAs) back in November, but I wasn’t convinced that you truly played the role of a host.

In my eyes, a host is someone who runs the show - not just another presenter of an award - and that’s how I feel you were portrayed, sadly.

The purpose of a host is to make the show their own in an interesting and entertaining manner.

Consider the host like the ringleader of a circus - without the ringleader, the show cannot go on because he is its principal character and responsible for putting it all together. During the AMAs, Mr. Worldwide, you did not play the part of a ringleader like a true host is supposed to. Instead, you were just another act. Whoever was playing the ringleader role was clearly working behind the scenes, putting barriers on what you can say. I'm aware that award shows are scripted, but if the AMAs hired you as their host, they should have known what they were getting themselves into.

Not that you are scandalous or troublesome because I can relate to you in several ways, pero tú eres un hombre de progreso y siempre sigues pa'lante [but you are a man of progress and are always moving forward].

You've become one of the most well-known faces for Cuban people - whether they like you or not - and the amount of success you've been able to achieve in such a short amount of time is an accomplishment in and of itself. Plus, you never forget to represent Miami (a second home to all Cubans).

Nonetheless, all of your hardwork is underappreciated and overlooked. Any theories as to why this has happened? I can suggest a few.

For starters, Pitbull, you had said something interesting that was intended for laughs. You had opened up the show with a comedic yet truthful monologue, which showcased a piece of your daring personality.

“Now you guys already know I’m Cuban, but remember, America, not all Latinos are Mexican.”

Back in 2013 when you hosted the AMAs for the first time, you received the same treatment Marc Anthony did when he sang “God Bless America” at the 2013 MLB All Stars baseball game. He was called all sorts of names, including "Mexican" and "un-American."

I don’t mean to be brutal like everyone else, but this lack of knowledge shows how much America truly knows about the things that matter. Note: Marc Anthony was born in New York City, though his parents are from Puerto Rico, which is also a part of the United States.

If people could accept the fact that you choose to speak both Spanish and English, it would make America look less ignorant - switching between languages does not make you any less American than the next person.

Now back to the AMAs situation. After reading the social media backlash for hosting the awards show once again, I knew your role was going to be limited after your monologue. The tweets below are just some of the very few comments that show that racism in the U.S. still exists.

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If you were to compare Ellen DeGeneres' hosting role at the 2014 Oscars to yours, there's a significant difference. She played a much memorable and prominent role. Ellen has been in the business for a longer time and the event she was hosting was Oscars, which might be grander social affair, but I still have this skeptical doubt in the back of mind that no one likes to say. 

No one likes to be that person who says that "white privilege" is still relevant, but it is, and with all due respect to Ellen Degeneres - I love her, by the way - but because you represent the Latino community through your music, you are always going to be looked at differently. There also wasn't as much backlash against Ellen as you faced because you chose to play your "Latino card," which is normal for you.

I'm sure you know why people reacted the way they did, but I'll tell you anyway.

As a Cuban-American, I know how hard it is to be typecast and labeled under categories that seem “fit” for the public to understand. I truly don’t think that the world understands what it means to be a Cuban-American.

As the media evolves and becomes an influential tool in society, it gives people preconceived notions and ideas of what they believe to be "true." For example, I've noticed that all Latinos are considered Mexican. There is never a question of the doubt where a Latino can potentially be somewhere else than Mexican.

Latinos are Cuban, Dominican, Venezuelan, Colombian, Guatemalan, Puerto Rican, Argentinian, and so forth. We come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but you already know that. However, people forget to listen to the words you rap in your songs. In some of your songs, you express your love for the ladies and I know that ALL Latinas are your favorite Latinas.

So if you can express your love for all, why can't Latinos be loved by all? Why can't Latinos be accurately represented and thus respected by all?

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It's because we still live in a world of stereotypes that have yet to be broken.

What makes something Mexican, Cuban, or simply “ghetto?”

Mr. 305, as everyone from Miami - including myself - knows you as, you should know that “esta batalla no se ha acabado” [this fight isn’t over]. It’s sad to think that it’s the year 2014 and racism is still a relevant issue in America. I wonder when racism will finally come to an end.

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Pero [But] until then, I suggest you and every other Latino in America keep fighting for accurate representation in the media and in everything else because I will be doing the same.

No one likes to be portrayed as something they're not. I have yet to identify with someone in the media for that reason. Lack of representation isn't a race thing, it's a people thing. I've dreamt of seeing someone like me on television, but I decided if that person hasn't made it then I should do something about it.

Likewise, Mr. 305 you've done the same for every inspiring Cuban rap artist.

P.S.: To those who think you are nothing but a Spanish rapper from Miami, they should think again. You're not just a rapper, but an entrepreneur.

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