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The Weeknd will no longer perform at Global Citizen Festival<\/a>, with the international pop star citing \u201cpersonal reasons\u201d for his cancellation. <\/p>\n The \u201cBlinding Lights\u201d singer, who was initially announced<\/a> as part of this year\u2019s lineup, revealed that he was pulling out of the New York event on his Instagram story<\/a> Monday. <\/p>\n \u201cI regret to share that, due to personal reasons, I am unable to perform at Global Citizen,\u201d he wrote. \u201cThank you to my fans for taking action with them, as I believe in their mission deeply. Thank you for your understanding and support.\u201d<\/p>\n Global Citizen later revealed<\/a> that Cardi B, who\u2019s long-awaited sophomore album \u201cAm I The Drama?\u201d dropped<\/a> this past Friday, will join this year\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n \u201cCentral Park, I\u2019m coming for you!!! I can\u2019t wait to be home in New York, and to bring my new songs and all the DRAMA to the Global Citizen Festival,\u201d Cardi said in a statement via Rolling Stone<\/a>. \u201cThis one\u2019s not like other music festivals \u2014 this one is about coming together to help children around the world, and I\u2019m so proud to support such an important cause. New York City \u2014 see you Saturday. Let\u2019s get it!!!\u201d <\/p>\n Global Citizen is the world\u2019s largest an advocacy platform dedicated to ending extreme poverty, according to The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>. The organization relies on \u201cmillions of Global Citizens\u201d to help combat \u201cthe critical issues of climate change, poverty, and inequality,\u201d the agency\u2019s website states<\/a>.<\/p>\n Held in New York\u2019s Central Park, the 2025 Global Citizen Festival will be hosted by Hugh Jackman. The rest of this year\u2019s lineup<\/a> includes Shakira, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, Camilo and Elyanna. <\/p>\n The festival is set to stream live worldwide on Saturday Sept. 27. Tickets can be purchased or earned through the Global Citizen app<\/a> and website<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n