Cardi B
- Birth name: Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar
- Born: 11 October 1992
- Place of birth: Washington Heights, New York City, US
- Nationality: American
- Main activity: Rapper, songwriter, actress
- Musical genre: Hip hop, rap
Cardi B is one of the most influential female rappers of all time, known for her distinct, aggressive flow and outspoken lyrics. She gained fame through her videos on social media platforms and later joined the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop: New York as a cast member.
Career
Cardi B began her career as an exotic dancer and became popular on Vine and Instagram for her videos. In 2015, she became part of the Love & Hip Hop: New York show, where she shared her musical dreams and personal life. She quit the show after two seasons to pursue her music career.
In 2016, she dropped her first mixtape, Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1, followed by a second volume in 2017. She landed a record deal with Atlantic Records and released her first single, Bodak Yellow, in 2018, which went viral. In 2018, she came out with her first studio album, Invasion of Privacy, which topped the Billboard 200 chart.
Personal life
Cardi B grew up in The Bronx with her Dominican dad and Trinidadian mom. She has a younger sister called Hennessy Carolina. She went to Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology and later joined Borough of Manhattan Community College but dropped out.
Net worth
In 2023, Cardi B’s net worth was estimated at $80 million. She earned most of her income from music sales, streaming royalties, touring, endorsements and merchandise sales. She has also appeared in several commercials, films and TV shows.
Awards
Some of Cardi B’s numerous awards are:
- American Music Award (AMA) for Favourite Artist - Rap/Hip Hop (2021)
- BET Awards for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Viewers’ Choice Award (2018)
- Apple Music Award for Song of the Year (2018)
- Grammy Award for Best Rap Album (2019)
- BET Awards for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Album of the Year (2019)
- AMAs for Favorite Artist - Rap/Hip Hop (2019),Favorite Song - Rap/Hip Hop (2020 and 2021)
- BET Awards for Video of the Year and Best Collaboration (2021)
- Gold Derby Music Award - Best Latin Song for "Puntería" with Shakira (2025)
- ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award (2025)
Dating timeline
Here is a short summary of her dating history:
- Tommy Geez (2014-2016): He was Cardi B’s boyfriend when she started Love & Hip Hop: New York. He was in jail for gun charges while they were together.
- DJ Self (2016): He was Cardi B’s mentor and crush on Love & Hip Hop: New York. They had a conflict over his lack of support for her music career.
- Swift Star (2016): He was Cardi B’s producer and buddy on Love & Hip Hop: New York. They had a quick affair that caused trouble with his girlfriend.
- Offset (2017-2024): He was Cardi B’s husband and the dad of her two children. They got married in in 2017. Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset in July 2024.
- Stefon Diggs (2025): Cardi B "hard launched" NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs as her new boyfriend, making their first public appearance at a New York Knicks game in May 2025.
Discography
Cardi B has released two mixtapes, one studio album and several singles as a lead or featured artist. Here are some of her top best singles and albums:
- Bodak Yellow (2017)
- Bartier Cardi feat. 21 Savage (2017)
- Finesse (Remix) with Bruno Mars (2018)
- Invasion of Privacy (2018)
- I Like It with Bad Bunny and J Balvin (2018)
- Girls Like You with Maroon 5 (2018)
- Money (2018)
- Please Me with Bruno Mars (2019)
- Press (2019)
- WAP feat. Megan Thee Stallion (2020)
- Up (2021)
