The Global Citizen Festival 2025 lineup featured Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, Camilo, Elyanna, and a surprise guest appearance from BLACKPINK's ROSÉ. It took place in New York City's Central Park on Saturday, September 27, 2025.Among multiple memorable moments, Cardi B's set drew significant attention. The rapper delivered a high-energy performance while visibly pregnant. The Grammy-winning artist revealed earlier this month that she and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs are expecting their first child together. She took the stage in a fitted top that highlighted her baby bump. Fans reacted, saying:"She has been pushing her album like Nino Brown is her godfather 💛‼️ you gotta respect her work ethic while pregnant 👍🏽"BillionsOnBillions @MalikaManningLINKShe’s been pushing her album like Nino Brown is her godfather 💛‼️ you gotta respect her work ethic while pregnant 👍🏽Netizens' reactions to Cardi B's 2025 Global Citizen Festival performancePop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to post a clip of Cardi's set, captioning:"Cardi B performs ‘Bodak Yellow’ at Global Citizen 2025."Fans quickly jumped into the X comments to share their reactions. Below are some of their remarks:"Cardi B performed "Bodak Yellow" at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival on September 27. She replaced The Weeknd in the lineup and headlined the event, performing several hits from her recent album Am I The Drama? and her past work, including "Bodak Yellow" and "I Like It". Here's a recap of her performance: •Date: September 27, 2025 •Location: Great Lawn at Central Park, New York City •Why she was there: Cardi B was added to the lineup to replace The Weeknd, who pulled out due to personal reasons. •Songs performed: She performed new songs from her latest album, Am I The Drama?, as well as hits from her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, including "Bodak Yellow," "I Like It," and "Drip". •What made it special: The performance was part of a larger effort to end extreme poverty, and it marked her headlining debut at the festival. •How to watch: The event was streamed live on iHeartRadio", detailed a netizen."She replaced The Weeknd in the lineup and headlined the event", noted another."Cardi B unleashing "Bodak Yellow" at Global Citizen 2025? The crowd didn’t stand a chance. When that beat drops, it’s not just a performance it’s a takeover. Five years later, and the song still hits like the first time. Queen of turning an anthem into a movement.", penned a third.Others also chimed in:"No aura at all. Congrats on the baby tho", stated an X user."Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow" performance at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, replacing The Weeknd as headliner, underscores her enduring music industry influence despite recent challenges, including her pregnancy announcement with NFL star Stefon Diggs and the Platinum-certified release of her sophomore album, "Am I the Drama?"", opined another."That must have been 🔥! Cardi B bringing Bodak Yellow to Global Citizen 2025 is a perfect mix of energy and message—her performance probably had everyone hyped while keeping the focus on global awareness. Her presence alone makes the event feel iconic. Did she include any special messages or surprises during the set?", questioned a third.Cardi B's 2025 Global Citizen performance included hits such as Bodak Yellow, I Like It, and her recent single Outside. She also performed a few new tracks from her latest album, Am I The Drama?. Notably, despite her pregnancy, Cardi has announced her first-ever headlining arena trek, the Little Miss Drama Tour, to support the album. A complete itinerary for her 2026 run is as follows:Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Palm Desert, CA, at Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm SpringsFriday, February 13, 2026, Paradise, NV, at T-Mobile ArenaSaturday, February 15, 2026, Inglewood, CA, at Kia ForumSunday, February 16, 2026, Inglewood, CA, at Kia ForumWednesday, February 19, 2026, Portland, OR, at Moda CenterFriday, February 21, 2026, Vancouver, BC, Canada, at Rogers ArenaSaturday, February 22, 2026, Seattle, WA, at Climate Pledge ArenaTuesday, February 25, 2026, Sacramento, CA, at Golden 1 CenterThursday, February 27, 2026, San Francisco, CA, at Chase CenterSunday, March 1, 2026, Phoenix, AZ, at PHX ArenaWednesday, March 4, 2026, Houston, TX, at Toyota CenterFriday, March 6, 2026, Austin, TX, at Moody CenterSaturday, March 7, 2026, Dallas, TX, at American Airlines CenterMonday, March 9, 2026, Denver, CO, at Ball ArenaThursday, March 12, 2026, Minneapolis, MN, at Target CenterSaturday, March 14, 2026, Indianapolis, IN, at Gainbridge FieldhouseSunday, March 15, 2026, Detroit, MI, at Little Caesars ArenaTuesday, March 17, 2026, Kansas City, MO, at T-Mobile CenterThursday, March 19, 2026, Cincinnati, OH, at Heritage Bank CenterSaturday, March 21, 2026, Chicago, IL, at United CenterTuesday, March 25, 2026, New York City, NY, at Madison Square GardenWednesday, March 26, 2026, New York City, NY, at Madison Square GardenFriday, March 28, 2026, Newark, NJ, at Prudential CenterSunday, March 30, 2026, Toronto, ON, Canada, at Scotiabank ArenaWednesday, April 2, 2026, Boston, MA, at TD GardenThursday, April 3, 2026, Hartford, CT, at PeoplesBank ArenaFriday, April 4, 2026, Baltimore, MD, at CFG Bank ArenaMonday, April 7, 2026, Philadelphia, PA, at Xfinity Mobile ArenaTuesday, April 8, 2026, Washington, DC, at Capital One ArenaFriday, April 11, 2026, Raleigh, NC, at the Lenovo CenterSaturday, April 12, 2026, Charlotte, NC, at Spectrum CenterMonday, April 14, 2026, Sunrise, FL, at Amerant Bank ArenaThursday, April 17, 2026, Atlanta, GA, at State Farm ArenaFriday, April 18, 2026, Atlanta, GA, at State Farm ArenaAvailable tickets and VIP upgrades can be purchased from Cardi B's official website. 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