‘Two queens, one backstage’: Internet buzzes as Ayra Starr and Cardi B link up backstage at Global Citizen Festival

2025 Global Citizen Festival - Source: Getty
2025 Global Citizen Festival - Source: Getty

Cardi B and Ayra Starr linked up backstage at the Global Citizen Festival 2025. The Afrobeat princess and Rap icon shared a sweet moment together. In the video circulating on social media, Cardi B praises Ayra Starr’s music and her latest single, Hot Body. Towards the end of the video, Ayra pats the WAP’ singer on the shoulder, asking about her pregnancy.

@PopCrave on X shared the clip with the caption:

“Ayra Starr and Cardi B backstage at the Global Citizen Festival.”

The post quickly garnered several reactions as netizens took to the comments section to express their opinions.

@RajanReal07 commented: “Two queens, one backstage.”

Similar comments echoed this sentiment as netizens praised the link-up.

@eyup_io commented: “Now that’s a pairing I’d love to see! Bet the backstage banter was as fiery as their performances—imagine the stories they could tell over a cuppa!”
@Retiredjosh_ tweeted: “That’s a fire link-up Ayra on the comeup heavy, and Cardi’s co sign just pushes it further. Lovely.”
@OFCitsRaymond added: “Ayra, the rising star, Cardi, the drama, two worlds colliding backstage at Global Citizen.”

More fans of the two musicians showered praises, describing them as Queens.

@briggsisgreat wrote: “Ayra Starr and Cardi B just showing us how it’s done. Backstage energy looking like a whole vibe. Two queens, one photo, infinite clout. Fans out here wishing they were a fly on the wall.”
@leolion41 replied: “Legendary vibes! Ayra Starr & Cardi B lighting up the Global Citizen Festival backstage.”
@ankibairwa999 added: “Star power overload! Ayra Starr and Cardi B together backstage—what a moment!”

More details on Ayra Starr and Cardi B’s appearance at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival

The 2025 Global Citizen Festival was held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Great Lawn in Central Park, New York. Celebrities like Cardi B and Ayra Starr attended the event and delivered thrilling performances.

Cardi brought her infectious energy even, performing hit songs like Outside and I Like It.

Ayra Starr teamed up with Rema to deliver a spectacular performance of Baby (Is It a Crime) and Calm Down.

Other headliners of the event include Shakira, ROSÉ, Tyla, Mariah The Scientist, Camilo, and Elyanna.


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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala