Cardi B
Cardi B is a hip-pop and trap artist from The Bronx, New York.
Bronx rapper who went from reality TV to history, with "Bodak Yellow" and a Grammy for Best Rap Album.
Who is Cardi B?
Cardi B (Belcalis Almánzar) is a rapper from The Bronx, New York. She first became known through social media and the TV show Love & Hip Hop: New York.
Known for
"Bodak Yellow" (2017) made her the first solo female rapper since Lauryn Hill to top the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut Invasion of Privacy (2018) won the Grammy for Best Rap Album, a first for a solo woman. "WAP" with Megan Thee Stallion (2020) was another record-breaking hit.
Style
Loud, funny and unfiltered, with a strong Bronx accent. Hard trap beats meet hooks that everyone can shout along to, and occasional Latin influences from her Dominican and Trinidadian roots.
Impact
Cardi B opened the door for a new wave of women at the top of the charts and showed that being yourself, accent and all, can be your biggest strength.
Influences
- Lil' Kim
Cardi B: quick answers
What genre is Cardi B?
Cardi B’s music falls under Hip-Pop and Trap. Cardi B is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Cardi B from?
Cardi B is from The Bronx, New York.
What is Cardi B’s real name?
Cardi B’s real name is Belcalis Almánzar.
When did Cardi B start?
Cardi B has been active since 2015.
Who influenced Cardi B?
Cardi B was influenced by Lil' Kim.
Who did Cardi B influence?
Cardi B influenced Ice Spice.
Which artists are similar to Cardi B?
If you like Cardi B, listen to Ice Spice, Lil' Kim, Remy Ma, Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj.
