Challenges in the Life of Cardi B in a Detailed Timeline

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Cardi B. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Cephus, is a highly successful American rapper celebrated for her candid public persona and explicit lyrics. She rose to prominence between 2015 and 2017 through her presence on Vine and Instagram, her role on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York, and the release of two mixtapes, laying the foundation for her career in music.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

2017: Spoke on being rejected by fashion designers

In early 2017, Cardi B spoke on being rejected by some fashion designers.

September 2018: Altercation at New York Fashion Week

In September 2018, Cardi B was involved in an altercation with Nicki Minaj at a New York Fashion Week after-party, where Cardi B allegedly threw a shoe at Nicki Minaj due to comments about Cardi B's parenting.

October 1, 2018: Cardi B accused of assault of female bartenders

On October 1, 2018, Cardi B was accused of an alleged assault of two female bartenders, with claims that she and her entourage threw bottles and alcohol at them, which she denied.

December 7, 2018: Cardi B appears in court for arraignment

On December 7, 2018, Cardi B appeared in court for her arraignment on assault and reckless endangerment charges, after missing the originally scheduled date due to a scheduling conflict.

June 21, 2019: Cardi B indicted on 14 charges

On June 21, 2019, Cardi B was indicted on 14 charges, including two counts of felony assault with intent to cause serious physical injury, stemming from the bartenders incident.

June 25, 2019: Cardi B pleads not guilty to assault charges

On June 25, 2019, Cardi B was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to all charges related to the alleged assault of two female bartenders.

2019: Cardi B contemplates suicide due to lies spread by Tasha K

In 2019, Cardi B stated that the lies spread by Tasha K had led her to contemplate suicide.

January 24, 2022: Cardi B wins defamation verdict against Tasha K

On January 24, 2022, Cardi B won a million-dollar defamation verdict against YouTuber Latasha Kebe (Tasha K) for waging a "malicious campaign" to hurt her reputation by posting false rumors.

March 25, 2022: Cardi B wins defamation lawsuit filed against her sister

On March 25, 2022, Cardi B, her sister Hennessy, and Hennessy's girlfriend won a defamation lawsuit filed against them by three men over an incident at a Suffolk County beach.

September 15, 2022: Cardi B pleads guilty to assault and reckless endangerment

On September 15, 2022, Cardi B pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and second-degree reckless endangerment, resulting in a sentence of 15 days of community service.

July 2023: Cardi B throws microphone at concert

In July 2023, Cardi B threw her microphone into the crowd at a Las Vegas concert of hers after a fan threw a liquid at her. One fan attempted to press charges but the Clark County Police Department decided not to move forward with a case.