Cardi B Biography, Height, Age, Family, Boyfriend, Net Worth and Career

Cardi B real name Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, one of the best female rappers in the world, was born on October 11, 1992.

With the release of the 2016 mixtape Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1, the American rapper, better known globally by her moniker Cardi B, made a significant career breakthrough. Cardi B has achieved tremendous success as a musician in just six years.

Eleven BET Hip Hop Awards, five Guinness World Records, eight Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Awards, and one Grammy Award have all been bestowed upon her.

Who is Cardi B?

American rapper Cardi B whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, is well-known for her financial success. She became the first female rapper to achieve multiple top ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and a diamond-certified song. Six Guinness World Records, eight Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy Award are among her accomplishments.

After being voted Woman of the Year by Billboard in 2020, she went on to become the creative director of Playboy in 2022.

How did Cardi B become Famous?

Cardi B first gained notoriety on social media in 2013, while she was still a stripper and her Vine (RIP) and Instagram videos went viral. She was cast in VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: New York because of her humorous personality.

Since the show followed her attempts to enter the music industry, she was regarded as the biggest breakout star throughout her appearances on the reality series, which ran from 2015 to 2017.

Cardi B Wiki

Real Name	Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus
Stage Name	Cardi B
Nickname	Bacardi
Birthday	October 11, 1992
Age	32 years old
Birthplace	Bronx, New York, United States
Present Residence	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Gender	Female
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Nationality	American
Mother Tongue	Afro-Latina
Ethnicity	Caribbean, American
Religion	Catholic Christian
School	Herbert H. Lehman High School Renaissance High School
College/University	Borough of Manhattan Community College
Qualification	Musical Theater & Technology
Occupation	Rapper Singer Actress
Net Worth	$80 million
Relationship Status	Separated Filed a Divorce
Children	2
Height	5 feet 3 inches
Weight	57 kg
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Skin Tone	Dark Caramel
Hair Color	Natural Black
Body Measurements	Bust: 39 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: 42 inches
Pets	Dogs
Hobbies	Music Fashion Makeup Modeling

Cardi B Age

Cardi B was born in New York, USA, on October 11, 1992, and is currently 32 years old. Fans frequently look up Cardi age. Despite being relatively young, Cardi B has accomplished a great deal.

Cardi B Height and Weight

The most desirable height is a blessing for the stunning Cardi. Take a look at her cute weight and height. Cardi weighs 57 kilograms, or 125 pounds, and is 5 feet 3 inches tall. When she takes the stage, no one is allowed to stand in front of her.

Height	5 Feet 3 Inches
Eye color	Brown
Hair color	Black
Weight	57 KG
Shoe Size	9.5
Dress Size	6
Figure Measurements	34-26-36
Figure Type	Hourglass
Tattoo	Peacock on her hip

Cardi B Early Life

Cardi B is an American of Hispanic descent. She has Hispanic and Dominican ancestry. She was born in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York City on October 11, 1992. Hennessy Carolina is the name of her sister.

Her middle name is Marlenis, and her first name is Belcalis. “Queen of Yamen” is what the former name implies. Her mother, Clara Almánzar, is from Trinidad and Tobago, while her father, Carlos Alman, is from the Dominican Republic.

The most of her time was spent at her grandmother’s home in Washington Heights, even though she was reared in the South Bronx. She acquired a distinct Latino accent while living with her grandmother.

Due to her family’s financial situation, Cardi B was unable to enroll in college immediately following her high school graduation. In order to make ends meet, she was forced to accept a job.

Cardi B Personal Life

Cardi B is extremely proud of her Caribbean roots, which she expresses in both her music and press appearances. She had previously been the victim of sexual assault. Together with rapper Offset, she is the mother of two gorgeous children, Kulture Kiari Cephus and Wave Set Cephus. In July 2018, Kulture Kiari Cephus was born, and in 2021, Wave Set Cephus.

The well-known American rapper Offset is her partner. He is a member of the Migos band. She started dating Offset in early 2017 and they were married in September of the same year. Over the years, they have had a few arguments, so their marriage hasn’t been perfect.

Occupation	American Rapper, songwriter, actress, businesswoman
Years active	2015–present
Genres	Hip hop
Instruments	Vocals
Albums	Invasion of Privacy, Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1, Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2, Finesse (feat. Cardi B) (Remix)
Awards	MTV Video Music Award for the Best Song of the Summer
Net worth	$80 Million
Website	cardib.com

Cardi B Education

Cardi B lives in the South Bronx, completed her primary and middle school education at the Highbridge neighborhood’s neighboring schools.

Renaissance High School for Musical Theatre & Technology was her school. She went to Borough of Manhattan Community College to further her education a few years after graduating from high school. She left school before earning her degree, though.

School	Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology, New York and Herbert H. Lehman High School, New York
College / University	Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York
Education Qualification	Graduate

Cardi B Ethnicity

Cardi B ethnicity is frequently characterized as black or mixed race due to her Afro-Trinidadian and Dominican heritage. Many people are interested in and talk about Cardi ethnicity. One important component of Cardi ethnicity is her explicit declaration that she identifies as Black and Caribbean. She has been criticized, meanwhile, for failing to identify as Black.

Candi B Family and Siblings

Almanzar’s father was from the Dominican Republic, and her mother was from Trinidad. When she was a preteen, her parents divorced. She consequently lived with her grandmother in the South Bronx’s Highbridge Washington Heights area for the most of her time.

Cardi typically attributed her heavy accent and rapping style to her hometown and grandma. She was named after the rum brand Bacardi, and she has a younger sister named Hennessy Carolina, which is named after an alcoholic beverage brand. Later on, she came up with the stage name Cardi.

Cardi B Sister

Cardi B sister, Hennessy Carolina, is a well-known personality in her own right. She and her well-known sibling share the spotlight as Cardi Sister. Hennessy is a model, influencer, reality TV personality, and designer who has collaborated with Moschino and Boohoo.

The Cardi sister’s career is undoubtedly remarkable, showcasing her wide range of skills and diligent work ethic.

Father	Carlos Alman
Mother	Clara Almanzar
Sister	Hennessy Carolina

Candi B Marriage and Children

In 2017, Bacardi wed fellow rapper Offset after eight months of courtship. Offset was a part of the Migos, a hip-hop group. Offset gave her a diamond ring and proposed to her during a Philadelphia show.

In 2017, a member of the hip-hop trio Migos. Kulture Kiari Cephus, the couple’s daughter, was born in July 2018. She disclosed that the couple secretly got married in September 2017 after being the subject of pregnancy-related rumors during her pregnancy.

Cardi and Offset stayed together and continued posting pictures of their family on social media in spite of their relationship’s challenges and arguments.

The pair announced their breakup in December 2018, however they quickly reconciled. The rapper filed for divorce in 2020, but the two reconciled and were expecting their second child in 2021. The wave Seven months after Cephus’ arrival, Cardi shares a photo of him.

Offset cheating on her was the subject of many rumors. According to recent reports, Almanzar declared herself to be “single” on December 11, 2023, after their relationship had been a wild ride from the start. As per her Instagram.

Husband	Offset
Daughter	Kulture Kiari Cephus
Son	Wave Set Cephus
Current Relationship Status	Single

Candi B Favorites

The Sassy Queen has high expectations for her life decisions. Cardi has upscale taste in everything from high-end luxury products to her eating habits. Let’s find out what she likes best.

Favorite Color	Red and Blue
Favorite Actor	Penn Badgley
Favorite Artists	Lady Gaga Beyonce Madonna Ivy Queen Spice Lil’ Kim Selena Gomez
Favorite Movie	Thriller  Action
Favorite Food	Crabs Sushi Cheese Ice-cream
Favorite Song	Off the Table by Ariana Grande
Favorite Sports	Basketball
Favorite Hobby	Dancing Traveling Photoshoots
Favorite Accessories	Handbags Goggles Watches
Favorite Brands	Balenciaga Louis Vuitton Reebok Gucci Saint Laurent

Candi B Fact About

• Cardi B is his real name Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar.

• Possesses the most #1 hits of any female rapper.

• The female artist who has the most singles on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time.

• The record of 100 million first-week Apple plays for a female performer.

• Spent $300k on production after receiving $170,000 for her Coachella performance.

• Has more than 169 million Instagram followers and 7 billion views on YouTube.

• Has 30 million Spotify subscribers each month.

• Despite owning a collection of high-end vehicles, Cardi is still unlicensed and inexperienced behind the wheel.

• On her thigh, she has a large tattoo of a peacock.

• Playboy’s creative director is the rapper.

• Her parents gave her sister the name Hennessy, which is a brand of brandy, which earned her the moniker Bacardi.

• At the age of 19, Almanzar underwent plastic surgery.

• Following the success of “Bodak Yellow,” Taylor Swift once gave the rapper a big bouquet of flowers.

• Being a major fan of Beyoncé, Bacardi made four references to her in her album “Invasion of Privacy.”

• The rapper enjoyed learning about American political systems and showed a keen interest in them.

• Cardi makes her hair masks by herself.

Candi B Beginnings of a Career

Cardi B debuted in season six of the VH1 reality television series “Love & Hip Hop: New York” after joining the cast in 2015. She attracted a sizable following on the program, and Jezebel named her the sixth season’s breakout star. She declared in December 2016 that she would be departing the show after two seasons in order to concentrate on her own nascent musical career.

Film

Year	Title	Role
2015 – 2017	Love & Hip Hop New York	Herself
2015	Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne	Herself
2016	Kocktails with Khloé	Herself
2017	Being Mary Jane Hip Hop Squares	Mercedes Herself, Panelist
2018	Saturday Night Live The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon	Herself, Musical guest Herself, Co-host
2019	Untold Stories of Hip Hop Rhythm, Flow	Herself Herself, Judge
2020 to present	Cardi Tries	Herself, Host

Cardi B’s Philanthropic Efforts

Category	Cause	Action	Year
Financial Support	Coronavirus Relief	Donated $1 million to frontline medical workers	2020
	Coronavirus Relief	Matched fan donations up to $1 million through Cash App	2020
	Naya Rivera Memorial Scholarship	Matched donations up to $100,000	2020
	Independent Youth Outreach Center	Donated $20,000	2023
	The Center for Antiracist Research	Contributed to organization	2023
	Color Of Change	Supported organization	2023
	Hurricane Harvey Relief	Partnered with Pepsi to raise funds	2017
Community Initiatives	Mentorship	Mentoring young women and artists	Ongoing
	Financial Literacy	Supporting educational programs	Ongoing
	Criminal Justice Reform	Advocacy and awareness raising	Ongoing
Other	Various charities and causes	Donations and public appearances	Ongoing

Career in Music

In November 2015, Cardi B made her musical debut before announcing her departure on “Love & Hip Hop.” She co-starred with Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan on Shaggy’s remix of his track “Boom Boom”. In December 2015, she debuted her music video for “Cheap Ass Weave,” which was a cover of Lady Leshurr’s “Queen’s Speech 4.”

Cardi first longer project, the mixtape “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1,” was released in March 2016. The 2016 compilation CD “Underestimated: The Album,” which she co-produced with Josh X, Cashflow Harlem, Swift On Demand, and Hood Celebrityy, included her.

Cardi continued to establish her reputation and fan base during this time by making appearances on programs like “Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne.”and Khloe Kardashian’s “Kocktails with Khloe.”

Candi B Bodak Yellow

Cardi became the second rapper in history to hold the number one spot as a solo artist when the song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in under three months.

She was also the solo rapper with the most weeks in the top spot in history, and she was able to hold the top spot for three weeks in a row, matching Taylor Swift’s Look What You Made Me Do as the longest-reigning female singer of 2017.

Her achievements were noteworthy; at the BET Hip Hop Awards that year, she was nominated in nine categories and won five of them, including Best New Hip Hop Artist and Best Single for Bodak Yellow.

Cardi worked with rappers G-Eazy and ASAP Rocky on the song “No Limit,” which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a hit in the US. She and other well-known artists released their single, MotorSport, a month later.

The record became her third consecutive number-six single on the Billboard Hot 100, following in the footsteps of Migos and Nicki Minaj.

In addition to receiving two Grammy Award nominations for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance, Bodak Yellow won the Soul Train Music Awards’ Best Hip Hop Song of the Year title.

What was Cardi B’s earnings from “Bodak Yellow?”

Although it’s unclear how much Cardi made from the song, “Bodak Yellow” was the breakthrough single that introduced her to the general public. Over 1 billion people have viewed the music video.

Hip Hop & Love: New York and the earliest mixtapes

Cardi B frequently shared frank, straightforward discussions about her experiences on social media, many of which went viral. She became an influencer by using her notoriety on social media. Cardi joined the cast of the reality TV show Love & Hip Hop: New York in 2015.

The show followed up-and-coming rappers. Before departing to focus on her music, she was on the show for two seasons, ending in early 2017. Meanwhile, she made her musical debut in 2015 on the song “Boom Boom” by reggae artist Shaggy, featuring Jamaican singer Popcaan.

One of her earliest songs, “Foreva,” was featured on her debut mixtape, Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 1, which she released the following year. In 2017, she released her next mixtape, Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2, which included the song “Lick” by rapper Offset a member of the group Migos. Cardi married him in the same year, and the two of them had a son, Wave, in 2021, and a daughter, Kulture Kiari, in 2018.

Cardi B “WAP” and other work

Cardi B started releasing singles in 2020 as a prelude to her next album. “WAP,” an ode to female sexual desire featuring Megan Thee Stallion, was the first song. It made history with 93 million U.S. streams, the most for a song’s first week, and debuted at the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart.

In the same year, she also worked with Brazilian singer Anitta on “Me Gusta,” Puerto Rican artist Anuel AA on “La Bebe,” and K-pop girl trio Blackpink on “Bet You Wanna.” Cardi went on to release “Up” in 2021 and “Hot Shit” in 2022.

She disclosed that she was still working on her second album at the end of 2022 on the American syndicated radio program The Breakfast Club.

What was Cardi B’s earnings from “WAP?”

“WAP,” a collaboration between Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, was released in August 2020. In addition to creating viral TikTok challenges, the song became an immediate hit, and the video has had over 420 million views since its premiere. 6 million copies of the song were sold in the US alone, and the production of the video cost $1 million. Although the exact amount that Cardi pocketed is unknown, it’s reasonable to believe that she made a wad off of “WAP.”

Cardi B Awards and Nominations

Cardi B took home the Grammy for Best Rap Album In 2018. She has received five Guinness World Records, two ASCAP Awards, eleven BET Awards, eight Billboard Awards, and five American Music Awards.

Awards	Recipient And Nominees	Category
Afro X Digital Awards (2021)	Cardi B	International Act Of The Year
American Music Awards (2018)	Herself	Favorite Artist — Rap/Hip Hop
Apple Music Awards (2018)	I Like It	Song Of The Year
ASCAP Pop Music Awards (2019)	I like ItFinesseGirls Like YouNo Limit	Winning Songs
ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards (2018, 2019, 2020)	HerselfBe CarefulI Like ItMotorsportNo Limit Bartier CardiBodak YellowFinesseRing	Winning Songs
BBC Radio 1’s Teen Awards (2018)	Herself	Most Entertaining Celeb
BET Awards (2019)	Herself Invasion Of Privacy	Best Female Hip-Hop ArtistAlbum Of The Year
People’s Choice Awards (2020)	WAP (featuring Megan Thee Stallion)	Collaboration Of 2020
Soul Train Music Awards  (2021)	Wild Side (along with Normani) Rumors (with Lizzo)	Best Dance Performance

What was Cardi B’s earnings from “Bodak Yellow?”

Although it’s unclear how much Cardi B made from the song, “Bodak Yellow” was the breakthrough single that introduced her to the general public. Over 1 billion people have viewed the music video.

Cardi B Net Worth

Cardi B estimated net worth is $80 million in 2024. The money Cardi makes from song features and cameos on other artists’ tours makes up her 2024 net worth.

Cardi first started getting recognized as a Vine and Instagram celebrity. Between 2015 and 2017, she was a regular cast member of the VH1 reality show “Love & Hip: New York.” Cardi career took a significant leap in 2017 as a result of the success of her track “Bodak Yellow.”

That one went diamond. She is the only female rapper to have many tracks certified by the RIAA diamond. Cardi’s 2018 studio album “Invasion of Privacy” went triple platinum, broke several streaming records, and went on to win her the Grammy for Best Rap Album.

Cardi is a social media superstar outside of the music industry. She has over 169 million Instagram followers, over 7 billion YouTube views, over 30 million Spotify listeners per month, and more 22 million TikTok fans.

• On January 12, 2016, Cardi B’s $400k net worth was added to the Celebrity Net Worth list.
• On February 9, 2017, her net worth was revised to $1.5 million, then on September 25, 2017, it was upgraded to $4 million once more.
• Her net worth was revised to $8 million in August 2018. Her net worth was updated to $12 million in May 2019.
• Her net worth was revised to $22 million after she earned $28 million (before taxes) between October 2018 and October 2019.
• Cardi has a $40 million net worth at the end of 2021.
• Cardi’s net worth quadrupled to $80 million by the middle of 2024.

Net worth:	$80 million
Income Source:	Songwriting, Rapping, media appearances
Cars:	Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster, Chevrolet Suburban, Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Ursus, Mercedes-Maybach S-class.
Social Accounts:	Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Twitter

Cardi B Assets

Cardi B is one of the richest female celebrities in the world. Her OnlyFans account alone brings her around $10 million every month. Her several other sources of income are overshadowed by that amount.

The rapper’s assets include a large jewelry collection valued at tens of millions of dollars, multiple luxury vehicles, and a substantial amount of upscale real estate. Cardi’s garage is filled with BMWs, Mercedes Benzes, Range Rovers, Audis, and more. She has properties in New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington.

How does Cardi B make money? An explanation of their profits.

Cardi B makes money from touring and her musical endeavors.

With hits like “Bodak Yellow,” the rapper has established herself as one of the finest female rappers. In addition, Cardi achieved additional success after her album Invasion of Privacy was named the 2018 best album. By December 2023, the record had sold almost 19 million copies and went platinum.

The popularity of Cardi subsequent single releases further contributed to her growing net worth. In 2022, Cardi became the creative director of Playboy magazine, which further enhanced her portfolio. In addition, she has worked with companies like Pepsi, Reebok, and others.

Cardi B’s Sources of Income:

Music

One of the highest paid singers in the world is Cardi B. According to sources, she will be paid $0.5 million a month, or more than $5 million a year. “Invasion of Privacy,” her first studio album, peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned her the Grammy for Best Rap Album by a Solo Artist.

“Bodak Yellow” is one of the album’s two Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping songs, making Cardi B the first solo female rapper to do this in the twenty-first century. Her later songs, “Up” and “WAP” (with Megan Thee Stallion), also remained number-one hits.

Performances

Performances are one of Cardi revenue streams. She reportedly made a whopping $1 million for a 35-minute performance at the Miami Art Basel, one of many she did that year, according to reports.

Movies and TV

Cardi B debuted in movies with “Hustlers” (2019) and “F9” (2020). She also evaluated her web series ‘Cardi Tries’ (2020) and the Netflix series ‘Rhythm + Flow’ (2019). It is yet unknown how much she could have made from this source.

Cardi Real Estate

The pair paid $5.79 million for a mansion in Buckhead, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, in December 2019. The mansion cost them $5.5 million. The home was listed for $10 million in 2017. A video tour of the property may be seen here.

Additional Creative Activities

In the critically acclaimed 2019 movie “Hustlers,” Cardi made her cinematic debut. She also contributed to the movie “F9,” which Universal Pictures released on May 22, 2020.

Cardi was confirmed as a judge on the Netflix talent hunt and competition series “Rhythm + Flow,” which debuted on October 9, 2019, alongside Chance the Rapper and T.I. She launched her three-season web series, “Cardi Tries,” through Facebook Messenger in 2020.

Business Partnerships and Support

Cardi B’s 2016 campaign with the New York lingerie company Romantic Depot was her first endorsement agreement. She advertised the brand on cable TV and radio. She has also collaborated with Pepsi, Reebok, Gypsy Sport, and MAC Cosmetics. She collaborated with fast fashion clothing business Fashion Nova to develop a clothing collection in November 2018.

Social media Accounts

The rapper has gained popularity on social media since 2013, is renowned for her direct demeanor and flamboyant design choices. Cardi B updates her Instagram status as a superstar and lives a lavish lifestyle. She frequently flaunts her opulent jewels, fashionable clothes, and billion-dollar cars on social media.

She also uses social media to promote local and political causes, tackling topics like racism, feminism, and politics.

Instagram	169M Followers
Twitter	33.2M Followers
YouTube	19.1M Subscribers
TikTok	24.1M Followers
Facebook	34M Followers

In conclusion

Cardi B the career of renowned musician is a delight for all music enthusiasts. Her incredible voice has a significant impact, and she is a superb rapper and singer-songwriter. She raps in a highly rough and aggressive way that gives songs new life.

In addition, her lyrics stand out from the rest of the throng. Although her career is extensive, she has become more well-known in recent years. Because of her outstanding job, she is adored and admired by everyone.

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