Cardi B

Cardi B (born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to fame for her bold personality, unfiltered lyrics, and genre-blending music. Cardi B first gained attention as a social media personality and reality TV star on Love & Hip Hop: New York before breaking into the music scene with her debut single "Bodak Yellow" (2017), which went Diamond-certified and topped the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut album Invasion of Privacy (2018) earned widespread acclaim and produced multiple hits, including "I Like It" featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, and "Be Careful". Cardi B's blend of hip-hop, Latin, and trap influences helped redefine mainstream rap, and she became the first female rapper to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album. With her unapologetic style, numerous chart-topping hits, and influence across both music and pop culture, Cardi B remains a dominant figure in the industry.