Cardi B Short biography
Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar on October 11, 1992, is an American rapper, songwriter, television personality, and businesswoman. Hailing from the Bronx, New York, Cardi B gained initial fame through her viral videos on social media platforms, particularly Vine and Instagram. Her outspoken and humorous personality, coupled with her unique fashion sense and catchy lyrics, quickly garnered her a large following online.
In 2015, Cardi B joined the cast of the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop: New York, further boosting her popularity. However, she left the show in 2016 to focus on her music career. That same year, she released her first mixtape, Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1, followed by a second mixtape, Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2, in 2017.
Cardi B's breakthrough came in 2017 with the release of her commercial debut single, "Bodak Yellow," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and made her the first female rapper to achieve this feat since Lauryn Hill in 1998. Her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, was released in 2018 to critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart and earning her a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
Since then, Cardi B has continued to release successful music, collaborate with other artists, and venture into other areas such as fashion, business, and television. She has become one of the most popular and influential female rappers in the world, known for her energetic performances, provocative lyrics, and outspoken personality.
