Whoo-Hoo indeed! Cardi B is stepping in as the new headliner for the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, replacing The Weeknd, who bowed out “due to personal reasons,” as the songbird spilled on IG Stories.
Today, Monday, September 22, 2025, we’ve got the key details about the lineup shake-up!
The Weeknd’s Statement: The musician announced his exit via Instagram Story, writing:
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“I regret to share that, due to personal reasons, I am unable to perform at Global Citizen. Thank you to my fans for taking action with them, as I believe in their mission deeply.”
Cardi B’s Announcement: The festival’s organizers and Cardi B shared the news across social media. In her statement, Cardi expressed excitement to return to her hometown of New York for the performance:
“I can’t wait to be home… to bring my new songs and all the DRAMA to the Global Citizen Festival.”
Fresh off the release of her sophomore album Am I the Drama?, which earned Platinum certification on day one, Cardi’s set promises to be a full-throttle Bronx homecoming.
Festival Details: The 2025 Global Citizen Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, on the Great Lawn in New York’s Central Park. Cardi B will join a stacked lineup including Shakira, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, Camilo, and Elyanna. The event will be hosted by Hugh Jackman, with co-hosts like Bill Nye, Adam Lambert, and Danai Gurira joining the cause.
As always, we shall be covering the live streamed yearly event. Giving you all the bonkers electric and worthy coverage!
