Cardi B is a Grammy Award-winning American rapper, social media personality, and former reality television star. She rose to prominence with her viral social media presence and solidified her standing in the music industry with her breakthrough single, "Bodak Yellow."
Born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar on October 11, 1992, in The Bronx, New York, Cardi B is of mixed Caribbean heritage. Her mother is Trinidadian, while her father is of Dominican descent. She spent much of her upbringing in the Highbridge neighborhood in the South Bronx and frequently visited her grandmother in Washington Heights.
Cardi B attended the Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology. During her teenage years, she faced various struggles, including financial hardship and an abusive relationship. To gain independence and support herself, she began working as a stripper, a decision she has openly discussed as pivotal in helping her escape poverty and achieve financial stability.
Cardi B's first exposure as a music artist came in 2015 with her appearance on a remix of Jamaican singer Shaggy's song "Boom Boom." She continued to build her music portfolio by releasing her debut mixtape, Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1, in 2016. In September 2016, she also collaborated on the KSR Group compilation, Underestimated: The Album, which featured her track “What a Girl Likes.”
2017 marked major milestones in Cardi B's professional journey. She released a second mixtape, Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2, and in February of that year, signed her first major recording contract with Atlantic Records. In June, she released "Bodak Yellow," a single that catapulted her to mainstream success. The track topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making her the first female rapper since Lauryn Hill in 1998 to reach No. 1 with a solo single.
Cardi B began dating Offset, a member of the hip-hop trio Migos, in early 2017. Offset proposed to her publicly during a concert in Philadelphia in October 2017, although it was later revealed that the couple had already secretly married in September of that year. Despite public scrutiny and allegations of infidelity against Offset, Cardi B stood by her partner, expressing forgiveness and a desire to move forward in their relationship.
In April 2018, Cardi B confirmed pregnancy rumors during her performance on Saturday Night Live by debuting her baby bump. The next month, she revealed she was expecting a baby girl. Cardi gave birth to their daughter, Kulture Kiari Cephus, in July 2018.
An active presence on social media, Cardi B has used platforms like Instagram to connect with fans and promote her music and personality. With over 52 million Instagram followers at one point, her candid videos, opinions, and fashion statements have made her one of the most followed artists in the world. Her Instagram fame played a significant role in her rise to stardom and continues to support her public image.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Cardi B’s net worth is estimated at approximately $24 million. Her income sources include music sales, streaming royalties, brand endorsements, and television appearances. She has also partnered with several major fashion and beauty brands, further boosting her financial profile.
| Birth Date: | 11 Oct, 1992 |
| Age: | 27 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | The Bronx |
| Education: | Borough of Manhattan Community College |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American rapper |
| Spouse: | Offset [M. 2017] |
| Net Worth 2020: | 24 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 40 million |
