Cardi B delivered a high-energy performance at the 2023 Global Citizen Festival in New York City on Saturday, stepping in as a late addition to the lineup following The Weeknd‘s withdrawal. The rapper, visibly pregnant and sporting a body suit wiht baggy pants, performed hits including “ErrTime,” “Bodak Yellow,” and “I Like It,” captivating the audience with her signature stage presence.
Cardi B’s appearance at the festival underscores the event’s commitment to uniting artists and advocates to address global challenges. Global Citizen’s mission centers on ending extreme poverty, and the festival serves as a platform to raise awareness and funds for critical initiatives. Her performance comes on the heels of the release of her latest album, Am I the Drama?, and ahead of her first headlining arena tour, launching in February 2024.
Organizers announced Cardi B’s inclusion in the festival lineup just days after The Weeknd canceled his set due to “personal reasons.” Rosé was also a newly added performer. During her set, Cardi B commanded the stage, twerking and grooving while performing “ErrTime.” For “bodak Yellow,” she engaged the crowd with a performance from a side-stage catwalk, encouraging singalongs.
the 2023 Global Citizen Festival also featured performances by Shakira, Tyla, Mariah the Scientist, and Ayra Starr, with Hugh Jackman returning as host. Cardi B is set to embark on the “Little Miss Drama Tour” on February 11, 2024, begining at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California.