Cardi B to Replace The Weeknd as Headliner at Global Citizen Festival 2025

Posted by by Upendra Singh Sisodia 23/09/2025 2 Min Read
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The WAP rapper, Cardi B to officially replace singer, The Weeknd, as the headliner at Global Citizen Festival 2025. Check out the post below.

The festival will take place this Saturday, September 27, and organizers have now announced a new headliner for the event.

“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,” the Weeknd wrote in a statement that he shared on social media. “Thank you for your understanding and support.”

In a press statement, Hugh Evans, the co-founder and chief executive of Global Citizen, said “We are incredibly grateful to Cardi B, who has joined the Global Citizen Festival lineup. She’s an outstanding performer, who will light up Central Park in spectacular fashion. We wish the Weeknd support and want to thank him and his fans for all taking action with us to help end extreme poverty.”

Cardi B added, “Central Park, I’m coming for you!!! 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!!!”

Recently, Cardi B dropped the long-awaited latest album titled ‘Am I the Drama?’ ft. Summer Walker & Janet Jackson. 

Cardi B to Replace The Weeknd as Headliner at Global Citizen Festival 2025