Global Citizen has announced the lineup for this year’s highly anticipated Global Citizen Festival on September 23 at New York’s Central Park. The star-studded event will feature performances by legendary singer-songwriter Lauryn Hill and Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
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The festival is part of Global Citizen‘s mission to address critical issues. The organization has stated on its website, “[Global Citizen’s] mission is to drive critical efforts to End Extreme Poverty NOW: For the Planet, For Equity, For Food, and For Jobs.”
Global Citizen took to Twitter on July 11, emphasizing what the Global Citizen Festival is all about. They stated the festival is “a campaign that will unite millions of voices, amplified by the world’s biggest artists, to demand urgent action from world leaders gathering in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly in September.” The festival is a free event and serves as a platform to raise awareness and demand change on pressing global issues.
Lauryn Hill, known for her influential album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, is no stranger to the Global Citizen Festival. She previously performed at the festival in 2021 with her rap group, The Fugees, before their reunion tour was canceled due to the pandemic. The Fugees, however, were able to regroup for the 2023 Roots Picnic Festival.
Global Citizen‘s mission to address global challenges such as extreme poverty, climate crisis, gender inequality, and hunger resonates with Lauryn Hill’s continued activism and artistic impact. As she performs her iconic hits after 25 years since the release of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, her presence at the festival highlights the enduring relevance of her music.
Megan Thee Stallion, who has made waves in the music industry with her chart-topping hits and powerful performances, has become a prominent voice in hip-hop. The Houston rapper wishes to have a more prominent voice regarding global issues by participating in the Global Citizen Festival.
By bringing together artists from different genres and backgrounds, the Global Citizen Festival aims to unite millions of voices and inspire transformative change on a global scale. The festival serves as a platform for artists to use their influence and engage audiences in pressing social and environmental issues.
Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion’s participation in the 2023 Global Citizen Festival follows their appearances at the 2023 Essence Festival in New Orleans, where they contributed to the celebration of Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary.
The 2023 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia was a resounding success, featuring an impressive lineup that included Ari Lennox, Usher, and more.
