Cardi B (born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar) is a Grammy Award-winning American rapper known for her unfiltered personality, aggressive flow, and chart-topping hits. She first gained public attention through social media and reality TV before achieving major success in the music industry.
Rise to fame
Social media personality: Cardi B began her rise to prominence in 2013 by posting humorous and candid videos on social media platforms like Vine and Instagram.
Love & Hip Hop: New York: Her popularity grew significantly when she joined the cast of the reality television show in 2015. She left the show in 2017 to fully pursue her music career.
Breakout hit: In 2017, she released her debut commercial single, "Bodak Yellow," which catapulted her to mainstream success by topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Significant career milestones
Grammy Award winner: In 2019, her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, won the Grammy for Best Rap Album, making her the first solo female artist to win in that category.
Chart-topping tracks: In addition to "Bodak Yellow," she has several other number-one hits, including "I Like It" and the mega-hit "WAP" with Megan Thee Stallion.
Acting roles: She has appeared in films such as Hustlers (2019) and F9 (2021).
Personal life
Marriage and family: Cardi B was married to rapper Offset of the hip-hop group Migos from 2017 to 2024, and they have three children together.
New relationship: As of mid-2025, she is in a relationship with NFL player Stefon Diggs.
Fourth pregnancy: In September 2025, Cardi B announced she was expecting her fourth child, her first with Stefon Diggs.
