Cardi B
Born Belcalis Almánzar, rapper and actress Cardi B first made a name for herself on Vine and Instagram. Thanks to her large social media following, Cardi — whose stage name is inspired by her love of Bacardi —joined the cast of Love & Hip Hop: New York in 2015, and shortly after she signed to Atlantic Records.
In debut album, "Invasion of Privacy," was released in 2018, and featured her No. 1 singles "Bodak Yellow" and "I Like It." Cardi went on to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album, becoming the only woman to win the award as a solo artist. Her song "WAP" with Megan Thee Stallion went on to make Cardi the female rapper with the most No. 1 Hot 100 singles. Today, she is the highest certified female rapper of all time, according to RIAA.
Along with music, Cardi has also been featured on film, starring in Hustlers alongside Jennifer Lopez, and she is also a judge on the Netflix reality rap competition, Rhythm + Flow. Her feud with fellow female rapper Nicki Minaj has made headlines, including the 2018 New York Fashion Week event, where Cardi threw her shoe at Nicki. In 2019, Cardi was indicted on 14 charges, including two counts of felony assault with intent to cause serious physical injury, for a separate incident.
Cardi is the proud mother to daughter Kulture Kiari, whom she welcomed with husband Offset in 2018.
Full Name: Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar
Birthday: October 11, 1992
Relationship Status: Married to Offset (real name: Kiari Kendrell Cephus)
Instagram: @iamcardib
Twitter: @iamcardib
Net Worth: $24 million
Fun Fact: Cardi B was the first female rapper to appear on the cover of U.S. Vogue.
Latest Cardi B News and Updates
Cardi B Is Officially off Offset, but Her and Stefon Diggs’ Relationship Is Also Tricky
Stefon Diggs is Cardi's first relationship after she filed for divorce from rapper Offset after six years of marriage.
Who Is Cardi B Dating? All the Details About Her Rumored New Relationship
Cardi B and Offset were secretly married in September 2017, which wasn’t confirmed until almost a year after in June 2018.
Tasha K’s Defamatory Words About Cardi B Cost the YouTube Influencer Millions
Cardi B was already a millionaire when she won her $4 million defamation lawsuit against Tasha K.
Cardi B Accused Elon Musk of Being out of Touch With Americans and Their "Struggle"
"You don't know not one thing about the American struggle."
Cardi B Says "This Garbage Is Too Heavy" in Deleted Tweets About Estranged Husband Offset
"Bro I wish the worst on this man."
Cardi B Fans Are Worried After Medical Emergency Has Her in Hospital for Days
"Thank you guys for understanding… I will see you soon."
Cardi B Allegedly Cheated on Offset With NFL Player Stefon Diggs — What Actually Happened?
Podcaster DJ Akademiks says Offset found evidence of Cardi B cheating.
Cardi B Slams Offset in Leaked Text Messages That Fuel Their Public Feud
"U don't want me?" Offset texted to Cardi B.
Cardi B Responds to Offset's Instagram Live Comment in an X Post Amid Cheating Accusations
"You want to play those games with me, we're going to play those games too," Cardi B said during her Instagram Live.
What Is Cardi B's New Baby's Name? She Announced the Birth of Her and Offset's Third Child
Cardi and Offset have two other children, Kulture and Wave.
Cardi B Reunites With Offset to Celebrate Kids Kulture and Wave's First Day of School
Cardi filed for divorce while pregnant with her and Offset's third child.
Why Did Cardi B File for Divorce? Sources Say It Wasn't Just the Rumors of Offset Cheating
Cardi and Offset privately married in 2017 and have two children, Kulture and Wave Cephus (plus a third on the way).
Cardi B Confirms Third Pregnancy Amid News of Her Divorce Filing from Offset
"I want a big family," Cardi previously tweeted.
Cardi B and Offset Are Getting Divorced — Is There a Prenup?
Just after news broke that Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset again in July 2024, she announced that she’s pregnant.
Cardi B and Candace Owens Have Clashed Over "WAP," Politics, and Everything in Between
Cardi and Owens have been virtually at each other's necks since 2020.
Candace Owens Calls Claims Sonya Massey's Death Is About Race "Pointedly Ridiculous"
Owens discussed Massey's deadly shooting on a July 2024 livestream.
Cardi B and Offset's Relationship Timeline Is Definitely a Rollercoaster
Cardi B and Offset have reportedly split again. Let's look at a timeline of the ups and downs in their relationship starting with the present tense.
Migo's Rapper Offset Made Explosive Allegations Against Cardi B — Was She Unfaithful?
Offset is guilty of cheating on Cardi B — but did Cardi B cheat back? Read for details on the drama and the bombshell allegations of infidelity!
Cardi B Set the Record Straight About Her Alleged Beef With Fellow Female Rapper Ice Spice
Fans wonder if there's beef between up-and-coming rapper Ice Spice and Cardi B. What's the truth? Here's a rundown of their friendship timeline ...
The Coconut Challenge Is Trending Again on TikTok After Hilarious Cardi B Video Resurfaces
The sexually explicit coconut challenge first originated in 2019, then returned to social media in 2023. Here's what it means and how to do it.
An Artist Is Considering Legal Action Against Cardi B Over Her Halloween Costume
Cardi B's Halloween costume has one artist contemplating a lawsuit against her. Here's what we know about the costume and the situation.
Akbar V and Cardi B Got Into an Explosive Twitter Fight and Fans Are Picking Sides
Why do Akbar V and Cardi B have beef? The two rappers traded some explosive insults at one another via Twitter.
Nicki Minaj and Cardi B's Longtime Beef Explained
Cardi B. and Nicki Minaj's Twitter beef was reignited after the death of PnB Rock. Here's everything we know about the rappers' longtime feud.
Cardi B Drags 'The Shade Room' on Twitter: “Delete My Child off Y’all Page”
Cardi B called out The Shade Room on Twitter for its negative and invasive coverage of her. Here's what happened and how it was resovled.
Cardi B Says She "Was Sold" When Offset Suggested This Name for Their Son
What is Cardi B son's name? Born in September 2021 to Cardi B and Offset, this baby boy has the most special name. Here's what they settled on.
Cardi B Deleted Twitter and Instagram After Feuding Online With Fans
Why did Cardi B delete her Twitter? The superstar got into it with fans online over music's biggest night, and the results were far from ideal.
'Cardi Tries' Hilariously Shows the Rapper and Marsai Martin Performing a Magic Trick (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
Here's how to watch 'Cardi Tries,' the new show in which the femcee tries her hand at new and different experiences. Get the full scoop.
Cardi B Threatens to Delete Social Media Again After Posting a Pic of Her Son to Twitter
Cardi B responded to backlash she received for posting a pic of her son online. The "WAP" rapper also threatened to delete her social media accounts.
Cardi B and Candace Owens Have a Long Feud That Recently Re-Ignited: Here's Why
Rapper Cardi B and conservative talk show host Candace Owens have feuded before, but their fight was recently re-ignited. Why are they fighting?
Cardi B Has Continued to Build a Substantial Net Worth Over the Years
What is Cardi B's net worth? After the star decided to foot the bill for the funerals of the 17 victims of a Bronx fire, fans have some questions.
Fans Believe That Offset and Cardi B Are Back Together Amid Pregnancy Announcement
Did Cardi B and Offset get back together? After a few months of uncertainty, fans are convinced that the on-and-off couple are back together.
Cardi B Claps Back at Naysayers About Her Writing Skills: "Yes I Wrote the Record"
Does Cardi B write her own songs? The Bronx native has admitted to getting help from a team of writers in the past... Keep reading for details.
Rapper Cardi B Slams Azealia Banks After Insulting Comments
On Tuesday, rapper Cardi B became the first female rapper in 19 years to reach the number 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100.
Rapper Cardi B Uses Instagram Live For Possible NSFW Activity, And Viewers Didn't Expect It
Viewers were shocked when Cardi B's latest livestream got NSFW.
Fans Aren't Mad at Cardi B for Breaking up With Offset — And Here's Why
Rumors are that Offset cheated on Cardi B at least twice — here is a breakdown of their relationship.
J.Lo and Cardi B Make Money Moves in ‘Hustlers,’ but Is the Movie Based on a True Story?
'Hustlers' starring J. Lo and Cardi B features an ensemble cast of women who rip off a bunch of Wall Street investors, but is it based on a true story?
Cardi B on Joining 'Fast & Furious' Franchise: "This Is Gonna Be the Best One"
Vin Diesel reveals on social media that rapper Cardi B is joining 'Fast & Furious 9.' Details on what she has to say about her new role.
Cardi B Responds to Outraged Fans by Claiming She Didn't Mean to Make Them Wait
Cardi B's recent Instagram posts left Ghanaian fans raging with anger. What happened? Read on to find out about what's behind Cardi B's Ghana Drama.
Is Cardi B Running For Office? The "Bodak Yellow" Rapper Has Political Aspirations
Is Cardi B running for office? The rapper reportedly has some serious political aspirations, and ultimately wants to become a politician someday.
Cardi B Shares Rare Look at Her Natural Hair in Instagram Story
While Cardi B usually hides her natural hair under a vibrant wig, the rapper shared a look at her curly locks in a new Instagram story.
Cardi B Says "Slick B---h" Carole Baskin Did Joe Exotic Dirty, Creates GoFundMe
Most of America is obsessed with 'Tiger King' — and after finishing the Netflix docu-series, Cardi B has vowed to start a GoFundMe for Joe Exotic.
Cardi B Is Not a Fan of the #CardiBIsOverParty Hashtag
Cardi B quickly clapped back at claims that she was dissing other female artists on her finsta, claiming everything was photoshopped.
Plagiarism Allegation Against Cardi B Leads to Internet Break for the Rapper
Cardi B was accused of two acts of plagiarism by rapper Dela Wesst in a heated exchange that led Cardi to announce she’s taking an internet break.
Cardi B Reveals What "Nasty" Single "WAP" Actually Stands For!
What does Cardi B's new single featuring Megan Thee Stallion 'WAP' stand for? The rapper opens up about "nasty" new song and music video cameos.
Cardi B Announces OnlyFans Account, Says She'll Be "Addressing Certain S--t in There"
Rapper Cardi B announces that she has set up an OnlyFans account. The "WAP" singer reveals she will be "addressing certain s--t in there."
Cardi B Called out TikTok Star Emmuhlu for Repeatedly Criticizing Her Music
Cardi B had words for TikTok star Emmuhlu after the latter woman criticized the rapper's music. Details on what sparked their disagreement online.
Here's Why Cardi B and Republican Author DeAnna Lorraine Have Twitter Beef
Why do Republican author DeAnna Lorraine and Cardi B have Twitter beef? The two took shots at each other publicly, and the receipts are hilarious.
Philly Starbucks Releases WAP Latte in Honor of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion
White Mocha, Almond Milk, and Pumpkin Spice are the flavors that make up the WAP latte from Starbucks. Here's how to order it.
Cardi B Has Had Enough of Offset's Cheating
Following Cardi B's filing for divorce from Migos rapper Offset, fans are wondering whether the allegations he was caught cheating again are true.
Cardi B Posted a Topless Photo on Instagram, and She's Owning Up to It
Cardi B is trending following a photo that was posted to her Instagram Story, but what exactly did the rapper post that caused a controversy?