Cardi B Biography
Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar was born on October 11, 1992, in the Bronx, New York, to a Trinidadian father and Dominican mother. She worked as an exotic dancer before rising to fame through Instagram and reality TV. Bodak Yellow made her the first solo female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 in 19 years.
Personal Life
Who are Cardi B's parents?
Carlos Almánzar, Clara Almánzar
Was Cardi B married?
Cardi B was married once, to Offset (2017–2024).
Did Cardi B have children?
Cardi B had 2 children: Kulture Kiari Cephus, Wave Set Cephus.
What religion was Cardi B?
Cardi B was N/A.
What was Cardi B's ethnicity?
Cardi B was of American heritage.
Career Highlights
Albums
- Invasion of Privacy (2018)
Awards
- Grammy Award for Best Rap Album (first solo female rapper to win)
- BET Awards
- MTV VMAs
Facts About Cardi B
- First solo female rapper in 19 years to top the Billboard Hot 100 with Bodak Yellow
- First female rapper to win Grammy for Best Rap Album as a solo artist
- She was a former exotic dancer and reality TV star before her rap career
- WAP with Megan Thee Stallion broke streaming records in 2020
Cardi B Quotes
"I had to learn on the spot, in front of everybody."
Legacy
Cardi B was the first solo female rapper to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album. WAP broke streaming records. She is one of the most influential female rappers of her generation.
Sources
Last verified: 2026-05-20