Cardi B just released her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, on Friday, and she’ll begin her arena tour supporting it in February. You’ll be able to see her much sooner than that, though, as she’s been added to the lineup of the 2025 Global Citizen festival. “Central Park, I’m coming for you!!!,” she says. “I can’t wait to be home in New York, and to bring my new songs and all the DRAMA to the Global Citizen Festival. This one’s not like other music festivals — this one is about coming together to help children around the world, and I’m so proud to support such an important cause. New York City — see you Saturday. Let’s get it!!!”
Cardi is replacing The Weeknd, who has cancelled his set. “I regret to share that, due to personal reasons, I am unable to perform at Global Citizen,” he writes. “Thank you to my fans for taking action with them, as I believe in their mission deeply. Thank you for your understanding and support.”
The festival happens this Saturday, September 27 at Central Park’s Great Lawn, and also performing are Shakira, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, and host Hugh Jackman. Tickets are on sale, and if you can’t make it in person, Global Citizen will also stream live. You can watch for free on Veeps starting at