Cardi B
Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar
Cardi B is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2015.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter
- From
- New York City, New York
- Born
- October 11, 1992
- Years active
- 2015–present
Early life
Raised in the Bronx to a Dominican father and Trinidadian mother, Belcalis Almánzar first gained fame through candid, comedic social-media videos before pursuing music.
Career
Her 2017 single "Bodak Yellow" topped the Billboard Hot 100, and her debut album "Invasion of Privacy" was a critical and commercial smash anchored by hits like "I Like It" and "Bartier Cardi."
Major achievements
"Bodak Yellow" made her the first female rapper to top the Hot 100 with a solo song in nearly two decades, and "Invasion of Privacy" won the Grammy for Best Rap Album.
Legacy
Cardi B exemplifies the modern path from social-media personality to chart-dominating artist, blending viral charisma with commercial firepower.
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