Full Name: Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus
Born: October 11, 1992, in The Bronx, New York City, USA
Heritage: Dominican father, Trinidadian mother
Cardi B first gained public attention in the early 2010s through viral videos on Vine and Instagram, known for her humor and candid personality. She became a cast member on VH1’s reality show Love & Hip Hop: New York in 2015–2017, which boosted her profile.
In 2017 she broke into mainstream music with the single “Bodak Yellow”, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and made her the first solo female rapper to reach #1 in the U.S. in nearly two decades. Her debut studio album “Invasion of Privacy” (2018) debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, won the Grammy for Best Rap Album, and spawned multiple hits including “I Like It” (with Bad Bunny and J Balvin) and “Be Careful.”
Cardi B is known for her assertive, humorous, and outspoken style, blending trap, hip hop, and Latin influences. Beyond music, she has worked as an actress, voice artist (Hustlers, F9), and businesswoman, collaborating on fashion lines and brand deals. She married rapper Offset (Kiari Kendrell Cephus) of Migos in 2017; the couple have children together.
Her career has made her one of the most influential female rappers of her generation, breaking multiple streaming and chart records while using her platform to speak on politics, women’s rights, and social issues.
