Oct 11, 1992
Libra
The Bronx, NY
32 years old
N/A
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Rapper
Biography:
Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known globally as Cardi B, was born on October 11, 1992, in the vibrant borough of the Bronx, New York City. Her heritage is a rich tapestry of Caribbean roots, with a Dominican father and a Trinidadian mother.
Early Life and Education
Growing up in the Highbridge neighborhood of the South Bronx, Cardi B faced numerous challenges. She often spent time with her grandmother in Washington Heights, which she credits for her distinctive accent. During her teenage years, she attended Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology. To support herself, she took on various jobs, including a stint at a supermarket. At 19, she began working as a dancer in a strip club, a decision she openly discusses as a means of escaping poverty and domestic violence.
Rise to Fame
Cardi B's unfiltered personality and candid videos on platforms like Vine and Instagram garnered her significant attention in the early 2010s. This online popularity led to her casting in VH1's reality TV series "Love & Hip Hop: New York" from 2015 to 2017, where her pursuit of a music career was prominently featured.
Musical Breakthrough
In 2017, Cardi B's debut single, "Bodak Yellow," catapulted her to mainstream success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement made her the second female rapper to top the chart with a solo output. Her debut studio album, "Invasion of Privacy," released in 2018, received critical acclaim and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, making her the first solo female rapper to achieve this honor.
Personal Life
Cardi B married fellow rapper Offset in 2017. The couple has two children together: a daughter named Kulture Kiari Cephus, born on July 10, 2018, and a son named Wave Set Cephus, born on September 4, 2021.
Recent Endeavors
Cardi B continues to be a dominant force in the music industry, known for her bold fashion choices, philanthropic efforts, and candidness on social issues. She remains an influential figure, inspiring many with her journey from the Bronx to international stardom.
