Cardi B is set to give fans an early preview of what AM I THE DRAMA? Will sound like on stage. The opportunity comes after The Weeknd, who was initially scheduled to perform at this weekend’s Global Citizen Festival, announced that he will no longer be appearing. The former headliner shared the news on his Instagram Story, according to Billboard.
"I regret to share that, due to personal reasons, I am unable to perform at Global Citizen," he wrote on September 22. "Thank you to my fans for taking action with them, as I believe in their mission deeply. Thank you for understanding and support."
Shakira was already set as the other headliner, while Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, and others are also part of the lineup. Just hours after The Weeknd’s update, Global Citizen confirmed that Cardi B would be stepping in as his replacement.
On Instagram, organizers wrote: "She’s bringing the DRAMA to #GlobalCitizenFestival ?❤️ This weekend, the one and only @iamcardib comes home to New York City to take the Central Park stage! Want to be there? Head over to the link in bio to get tickets today."
Cardi B AM I THE DRAMA? Tour
Hugh Evans, CEO of Global Citizen, praised the addition. "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 also sounded thrilled to join the event, releasing her own statement of excitement. "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."
She added, "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!!!"
For the Bardi Gang, the performance will serve as an early glimpse of what’s ahead on tour. The Little Miss Drama Tour, which is staying in North America for now, will begin February 11 and run through April 17 in Atlanta. It will mark Cardi B’s first-ever headlining tour.
