Cardi B Replacing The Weeknd As Headliner At Global Citizen Festival

Cardi B goes to have the ability to give followers an early sneak peek at what AM I THE DRAMA? goes to sound like dwell. That is as a result of The Weeknd, who was slated as to carry out at this weekend’s World Citizen Competition, is now not performing. The now former headliner shared this replace on his Instagram Story, per Billboard.

“I remorse to share that, because of private causes, I’m unable to carry out at World Citizen,” he mentioned right now, September 22. “Thanks to my followers for taking motion with them, as I consider of their mission deeply. Thanks for understanding and assist.”

Shakira was going to be his co-headlining act, with Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, and extra as the opposite sights. The organizers for the World Citizen Competition introduced Cardi B as Abel Tesfaye’s alternative simply hours in the past.

On their Instagram web page they write, “She’s bringing the DRAMA to #GlobalCitizenFestival 🖤❤️ This weekend, the one and solely @iamcardib comes house to New York Metropolis to take the Central Park stage! Wish to be there? Head over to the hyperlink in bio to get tickets right now.”

Hugh Evans, the CEO of World Citizen, expressed his gratitude for her becoming a member of the lineup. “We’re extremely grateful to Cardi B, who has joined the World Citizen Competition lineup. She’s an excellent performer who will mild up Central Park in spectacular vogue.

He continued, “We want The Weeknd assist and wish to thank him and his followers for all taking motion with us to assist finish excessive poverty.”

The South Bronx femcee sounds greater than able to rock the Central Park crowd, sharing her pleasure in a press release. “Central Park, I’m coming for you!!! I can’t wait to be house in New York, and to carry my new songs and all of the DRAMA to the World Citizen Competition.”

Cardi B continues, “This one’s not like different music festivals — this one is about coming collectively to assist kids all over the world, and I’m so proud to assist such an necessary trigger. New York Metropolis — see you Saturday. Let’s get it!!!”

As we mentioned, the Bardi Gang will get a glimpse as to what their celebrity will likely be like on tour early subsequent 12 months. The Little Miss Drama Tour, which is staying in North America, a minimum of for now, begins on February 11. It is going to run by way of April 17 in Atlanta. Will probably be her first headlining tour of her profession.