Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter from New York City. Her music, known for its raw and unapologetic style of hip-hop and rap. Cardi B gained massive popularity in 2017 with the release of her debut single "Bodak Yellow," which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking her status as a standout female artist in rap music. Originally gaining attention as a social media influencer on platforms like Instagram and Vine, she later joined the cast of VH1's reality television series "Love & Hip Hop: New York." Cardi B's debut studio album, "Invasion of Privacy" (2018), received critical acclaim and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, making her the first solo female artist to win in this category. Other notable singles include "I Like It" and "WAP." Cardi B continues to influence the music industry with her dynamic personality and chart-topping hits.
