Cardi B

Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known to the world as Cardi B, is a dynamic American rapper and entertainer born on October 11, 1992, in New York City. With her vibrant rap flow and candid lyrics, Cardi B has made a significant impact on the music industry since launching her career in 2016. Her two mixtapes have played a crucial role in elevating the visibility of female rappers in popular music.

Her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, released in 2018, made history by debuting at the top of the Billboard 200, achieving the largest streaming week for a female rap album ever. This groundbreaking album not only became the best-selling and highest-certified female rap album of the twenty-first century but also earned Cardi B the distinction of being the first solo female artist to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. The album's hit singles, "Bodak Yellow" and "I Like It," both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, with the former making Cardi B the first female rapper to achieve a diamond-certified song.

Cardi B's second album, Am I the Drama?, released in 2025, further solidified her status in the industry, debuting atop the Billboard 200 and becoming the highest-certified female rap album of the 2020s. It also set records for the most weeks in the top ten of the Billboard 200 during the decade and the most charting songs in Billboard Hot 100 history. With hits like "WAP" and "Up," Cardi B has become the female rapper with the most number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing her remarkable talent and influence.

Throughout her career, Cardi B has amassed numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, and fourteen BET Hip Hop Awards, among others. She has been recognized as one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine and was named Woman of the Year by Billboard in 2020. Cardi B's contributions to music and culture continue to resonate, making her a pivotal figure in the evolution of female rap.