Cardi B
Cardi B, whose real name is **Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar**, was born on October 11, 1992, in New York City. She gained widespread recognition through her appearances on **VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: New York** and her viral social media presence before releasing her first mixtapes in 2015 and 2016.
Her debut studio album, **”Invasion of Privacy”** (2018), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and made history with its massive streaming numbers. The album included hit singles like **”Bodak Yellow”**, **”I Like It”**, and **”WAP”** (featuring Megan Thee Stallion), all of which topped the Billboard Hot 100.
Cardi B has won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, making her the first solo female artist to win this award. She has also been recognized with multiple Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards.
In addition to her music career, Cardi B is known for her bold and unfiltered personality, as well as her successful ventures into fashion and beauty. She launched her own alcohol-infused whipped cream brand, **Whipshots**, in 2021.