Cardi B is replacing The Weeknd as the headliner for the 2025 Global Citizen Festival taking place on Saturday, Sept. 27, on the Great Lawn in New York’s Central Park.

“I regret to share that, due to personal reasons, I am unable to perform at Global Citizen,” The Weeknd shared on his Instagram Story Monday (Sept. 22). “Thank you to my fans for taking action with them, as I believe in their mission deeply. Thank you for understanding and support.”



