"We teamed up with NYC's own [Cardi B] on PSAs that will play in subway stations across our system, the MTA said in the announcement. Transit officials told amNewYork that there was no money involved in the partnership with the Bodak Yellow singer. Her voiceovers focus on various subway-related prompts, including a reminder to pay the fare and keep steps clear for straphangers walking by."
"One PSA tells New Yorkers to stop subway surfing, an illegal practice where people, often teenagers, ride on top of moving trains. Since 2023, the NYPD has arrested at least 200 people for participating in the dangerous activity. Cardi B in a NYC subway station.Photo by Matt Zaller/MTA Ride safe, keep it cute and keep it moving, the artist, who once accepted a plea deal of community service for assaulting two NYC bartenders in 2018, said."
"The announcement blitz comes as the Bronx-born WAP singer is scheduled to appear at Central Park's 2025 Global Citizen Festival on Sept. 27. The annual music fest brings together pop culture performers and other public figures to promote activism. This year's event focuses on saving rainforests and providing energy and access to education for people around the world. The MTA did not elaborate on which trains or stations would play the Cardi B announcements."
Cardi B recorded on-board public-service announcements for the MTA, which announced the collaboration via social media. The Grammy-winning Bronx rapper provided voiceovers reminding riders to pay fares, keep steps clear for straphangers, and avoid dangerous acts like subway surfing. Transit officials told amNewYork there was no money involved in the partnership. Since 2023, the NYPD arrested at least 200 people for subway surfing. Cardi B said, "Ride safe, keep it cute and keep it moving." The Bronx-born singer is scheduled to appear at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival on Sept. 27. The MTA did not specify which trains or stations will play the announcements.
Read at www.amny.com
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