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Born
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Journey

From rising to prominence through social media to becoming one of the most influential women in hip-hop, Cardi B has built a career that defies convention. Born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, the Grammy Award-winning rapper, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and television personality has transformed internet fame into global superstardom through her unapologetic personality, lyrical confidence, and record-breaking music. Working across hip-hop, trap, and East Coast hip-hop, her journey from the Bronx to the top of the charts has made her one of the defining voices of modern rap. Cardi B has released music through labels including Atlantic Records, KSR Group, and Quality Control Music, creating a catalog that has reshaped the landscape for women in mainstream hip-hop while earning worldwide commercial and critical acclaim. Cardi B first attracted a massive audience through her candid social media videos before appearing on “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” where her ambition to become a recording artist quickly became evident. After independently releasing the mixtapes “Gangsta Bitch Music,” Vol. 1 and “Gangsta Bitch Music, “ Vol. 2, she signed with Atlantic Records and broke through spectacularly with "Bodak Yellow," the chart-topping single that made her the first female rapper in nearly two decades to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a solo song. She followed that success with her Grammy Award-winning debut album, Invasion of Privacy, before expanding her catalog with chart-dominating releases including "Bartier Cardi," "Be Careful," "I Like It," "Money," "Press," "WAP," "Up," "Hot Shit," "Bongos," "Enough (Miami)," "Outside," and the sophomore album Am I the Drama?. Along the way, she has collaborated with an extensive roster of artists, including Bruno Mars, Megan Thee Stallion, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, 21 Savage, Migos, Offset, Kanye West, Lil Durk, GloRilla, Lizzo, DJ Khaled, Maroon 5, Normani, Selena Gomez, Ozuna, Anitta, and Kehlani, demonstrating a versatility that spans hip-hop, pop, Latin, and R&B. Cardi B's impact has been recognized through an exceptional collection of industry honors. At the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019, she received the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for Invasion of Privacy, becoming the first solo female rapper to win the category. Between 2018 and 2022, she earned multiple BET Awards, including Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Album of the Year, and Video of the Year. Her achievements at the BET Hip Hop Awards between 2017 and 2023 include Hustler of the Year, MVP of the Year, and Best Hip Hop Video. She has also received American Music Awards for Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Song, Billboard Music Awards recognizing Top Rap Female Artist, Top Rap Song, and Top Collaboration, MTV Video Music Awards for Best New Artist, Best Hip Hop, Best Collaboration, and Song of Summer, as well as numerous Guinness World Records recognizing her chart success, streaming milestones, and commercial achievements. Beyond music, she has expanded her influence through film appearances in Hustlers, F9, and Baby Shark's Big Movie!, alongside successful fashion, beauty, and brand partnerships. By combining commercial success with cultural influence and an unmistakable public voice, Cardi B has established herself as one of the most influential and groundbreaking artists of her generation, while becoming one of the most recognizable figures in entertainment and continuing to shape the future of hip-hop and popular culture.