NEW YORK – Fresh off her sophomore album release and the announcement of her fourth pregnancy , Cardi B has another thing to celebrate: She's joining the 2025 Global Citizen Festival. The annual event, held in New York’s Central Park, supports campaigns to improve energy access across Africa and defend the Amazon against deforestation .

The Weeknd, who was originally slated to headline Saturday's festival alongside Shakira, had to drop out of the event due to personal reasons, according to organizers.

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“We are incredibly grateful to Cardi B, who has joined the Global Citizen Festival lineup,” wrote Global Citizen CEO and co-founder Hugh Evans in a statement. “She’s an outstanding performer, who will light up Central Park in spectacular fashion. We wish The

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