What to know
- Cardi B will be in Toronto next month for Billboard Canada’s first-ever Global Woman of the Year award, celebrating her international influence and success.
- The event is expected to draw big names from the Canadian music scene and beyond.
- Cardi B’s visit is generating major buzz, with fans hoping for memorable moments and maybe even an iconic “okurrr” or two.
- This marks Cardi’s second Toronto appearance in less than a year.
Okurrr—Cardi B. is about to make “money move” as she arrives in Toronto next month to accept Billboard Canada’s first-ever Global Woman of the Year award.
Billboard Canada is hosting its third edition of Billboard Canada Women in Music, bringing together beloved musicians from around the world.
This year, Billboard Canada’s giving away its first-ever Global Woman of the Year award to Cardi B.
The iconic rapper will accept the prize on Nov. 24 at Rebel Toronto, celebrating her worldwide influence and accomplishments, including in Canada, where she has racked up 46 charting songs on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, including eight top-10 hits.
Why is Cardi B coming to Toronto?
Billboard Canada says its new Global Woman of the Year award recognizes Cardi B’s international influence and career achievements.
She has racked up 46 entries on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, including eight top-10 hits.
Her résumé includes becoming the first female rapper with multiple No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. She was also the first solo woman to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album.
Cardi previously received Billboard’s Woman of the Year honour in 2020. The new Canadian award, however, is being handed out for the first time this year.
The Toronto event will also honour several names from Canada’s music industry.
Live Nation Canada chief commercial officer Melissa Bubb-Clarke has been named Executive of the Year, while MusiCounts president and CARAS chief operating officer Kristy Fletcher will receive the Impact Award. More honourees and performers are expected to be announced ahead of the event.
Fans are ready for Cardi B’s Toronto return
Cardi B. last performed in Toronto at Scotiabank Arena on March 30, 2026, as part of her Little Miss Drama tour.
Now she’s back less than a year later—and fans are hyped.
“OKURRR QUEEN CARDI IN THE BUILDING!!!!!” one Instagram user ecstatically said.
“Queen of rap for a reason,” another preached.
“LEGEND,” another commented.
“My girl is who she thinks she is!!!!” one user wrote.
“We’re proud of you, mother,” another added.
The event doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the show starts at 5:30 p.m.
Individual balcony tickets without dinner cost $215.02, and a table with eight seats and dinner costs $5,000.
Cardi’s return comes after a big Canadian run earlier this year. Along with Toronto, the Little Miss Drama Tour stopped in Vancouver and Hamilton. Billboard Canada says the North American arena tour sold out.
In Hamilton, she also became the first female artist to headline TD Coliseum and delivered what Billboard Canada described as the venue’s highest-grossing hip-hop show since it reopened.
When is Billboard Canada Women In Music?
Billboard Canada Women In Music takes place Nov. 24 at Rebel Toronto.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with the event beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The annual celebration recognizes women across the Canadian music industry, from artists to executives. Last year’s honourees included The Beaches, Lights, WondaGurl and Charlotte Day Wilson.
Tickets are currently on sale through Billboard Canada.
