Shakira and Cardi B Dazzle at Global Citizen Festival 2025 in Central Park

Shakira delivered a fiery performance at the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park on September 27, 2025. The 48-year-old pop icon, headlining alongside Cardi B, danced with muscled male dancers in a sheer bodysuit, showcasing her signature Hips Don’t Lie energy. Her vibrant curls and bold stage makeup amplified her radiant presence.

Cardi B, expecting her fourth child with NFL star Stefon Diggs, proudly displayed her baby bump in a fitted mahogany top and maternity jeans, topped with a red wig. Her dynamic stage presence captivated the crowd, joined by artists Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, and Elyanna.

🫶🏼 | "Underneath Your Clothes" (Ao Vivo no Global Citizen 2025) pic.twitter.com/j4A7uelWBt

— Shakira Brasil | Fã Clube (@Shakira_Brasil) September 28, 2025

Cardi recently announced her pregnancy and released her album, “Am I the Drama?” On Call Her Daddy, she revealed undergoing a butt reduction surgery, requiring three months of bed rest. “People think they just suck it out,” she said, hesitant about further procedures. In 2022, she removed 95% of her butt injections, warning fans against such surgeries after a painful illegal silicone injection in her pre-fame days.

Cardi B gives her jacket to a fan at Global Citizen 2025. pic.twitter.com/4hSldH2hfy

— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 28, 2025

Cardi faces a paternity suit from Instagram model Aileen Lopera, filed in December 2024, claiming Stefon fathered her April 2025 baby. Stefon seeks joint custody if confirmed. Recently cleared in a $24 million assault trial, Cardi’s courthouse antics, including throwing a pen at a journalist, fueled her album’s “courtroom edition” release.

Read: Cardi B Responds to Stefon Diggs Paternity Lawsuit Drama

Shakira and Cardi B’s performances, attended by thousands, highlight their global influence. With Cardi’s 80 million Instagram followers, her personal and legal stories amplify her reach. Shakira’s iconic status drives cultural impact, making the festival a platform for advocacy and music.

Shakira and Cardi B electrified the Global Citizen Festival 2025 with unforgettable performances. Amid Cardi’s pregnancy and legal battles, their star power shines.