Rap is opulent with a countless number of talented rappers all over the globe. Still, there are not many female rappers that have made a powerful impact on the industry. In recent times, we have witnessed a surge of female rappers who are extremely talented and have a powerful hold on the audience. 28 years old female American rapper Cardi B is among the elites in the industry who are widely recognized and admired in the global hip hop community. Going through several ups and downs in her personal life, the talented performer has become one of the most popular rappers in the world right now.
Cardi B is most famous for her hit singles such as ‘Bodak Yellow’, ‘Be Careful’, ‘Foreva’, and her platinum mega-hit I Like It’ featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny. She has bagged numerous prestigious awards for her songs and albums. She has won Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2019 for Invasion of Privacy. She also received MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video, MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act, Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Song, and many more over the years. She has collaborated with top musicians in the industry like DJ Khalid, Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, and more for her music.
Born as Belcalis Almanzar in the Bronx, New York, Cardi B was raised along with her sister Hennessy Carolina. She rose to fame by becoming popular on Vine and Instagram between 2015 and 2017. She gained more fame by appearing on the VH1 reality TV show Love & Hip Hop: New York. In early 2017 she landed a record deal with Atlantic Records and started making mega-hits. Her debut album Invasion of Privacy became number on Billboard 200 and reached triple platinum. She has also appeared in the 2019 drama Hustler with Jennifer Lopez. She is also part of the 2021 film F9.
Before she acquired fame, Cardi B used to work as an exotic dancer for nearly five years. She got married to fellow American rapper Offset in 2017, with whom she has a daughter named Kulture Kiari Cephus. Though she filed for divorce in 2020, later they reunited sorting out their differences. Cardi B has currently 78 million followers on Instagram. She has established an image of female empowerment through her unapologetic musical style.