In just three short years, Cardi B became well-known and is now one of the most popular female rappers in the world. With her raunchy lyrics, popular social media postings, and feuds with other celebs, she has a reputation for being highly controversial.
Cardi B’s birthday is on October 11, so whether you want to dress up like her or spend the day browsing her Instagram, today’s the day.
Here are some interesting facts about Cardi B.
October 11, 1992
Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar was Cardi B’s birth name.
Cardi B previously went under the stage name Belcalis. Her mother is Trinidadian and her father is Dominican; she was born in the South Bronx.
2013
Cardi B became famous
Cardi B began accumulating a significant amount of social media fan base through her Instagram and Vine accounts. Her rise to fame was facilitated by a number of popular videos.
September 25, 2017
The song “Bodak Yellow” peaked at number one.
Cardi B became the first female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 in almost two decades three months after the release of her debut single.
October 2018
“Invasion of Privacy” received a double platinum certification.
Twelve out of the album’s thirteen tracks were certified gold or platinum. Her debut studio album earned widespread praise.