Childhood and Education Journey of Cardi B in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Cardi B, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Cephus, is a highly successful American rapper renowned for her candid public persona and lyrical content. She initially garnered attention between 2015 and 2017 through her presence on Vine and Instagram, followed by her role on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York. During this period, she also released two mixtapes, further solidifying her presence in the music industry.

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

October 11, 1992: Cardi B's Birth

On October 11, 1992, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known professionally as Cardi B, was born in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.

1995: Birth of Hennessy Carolina

In 1995, Cardi B's younger sister, Hennessy Carolina, was born.

2013: Gaining Publicity on Social Media

In 2013, Cardi B began to gain publicity due to her videos spreading on social media platforms Vine and Instagram.

2015: Gaining Recognition

In 2015, Cardi B started gaining recognition on Vine and Instagram, becoming a cast member on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York.

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April 6, 2016: Appearance on Kocktails with Khloé

On April 6, 2016, Cardi B appeared on Khloé Kardashian's show Kocktails with Khloé, where she revealed how she told her mother she was a stripper.

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December 30, 2016: Leaving Love & Hip Hop: New York

On December 30, 2016, Cardi B announced her departure from Love & Hip Hop: New York after two seasons to further pursue her music career.

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2016: Warning about Donald Trump's immigration policies

During the 2016 presidential primaries, Cardi B warned her fans of Donald Trump's immigration policies and encouraged them to vote for Senator Bernie Sanders.

2016: Past as a Stripper

In 2016, Cardi B admitted that when working as a stripper, she used to drug and rob men for their money.

September 2017: Secret Marriage to Offset

In September 2017, Cardi B and Offset secretly married, one month before their public proposal.

October 27, 2017: Engagement to Offset

On October 27, 2017, Cardi B became engaged to fellow rapper Offset.

2017: Early Career

In early 2017, Cardi B continued to gain recognition on Vine and Instagram, and as a cast member on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York, and by releasing two mixtapes.

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April 7, 2018: Pregnancy Reveal on SNL

On April 7, 2018, during her second performance on Saturday Night Live, Cardi B revealed she was about six months pregnant.

June 25, 2018: Marriage Confirmation

On June 25, 2018, it was revealed that Cardi B and Offset had secretly married in September 2017. She later confirmed this in a social media post.

July 10, 2018: Birth of Daughter

Cardi B gave birth to her daughter on July 10, 2018.

December 2018: Separation Announcement

In December 2018, Cardi B announced on Instagram that she and Offset had separated, though they later reunited.

2018: Social media demand for transparency on tax policy

Early in 2018, Cardi B used her social media to demand transparency on tax policy in New York state and criticized the maintenance of its streets, prisons, and public transportation.

2018: Afro-Latina and Afro-Caribbean Identity

In a 2018 interview, Cardi B talked about being Afro-Latina and Afro-Caribbean.

February 2019: Grammys Appearance

In February 2019, Cardi B and Offset made a public appearance for the Grammys, where he accompanied her onstage during her acceptance speech for Best Rap Album.

2019: Controversy and Defense

Following controversies in 2019 regarding her past actions, Cardi B defended herself, stating she did what she had to do to survive.

2019: Contemplation of Suicide

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

September 2020: Divorce Filing

In September 2020, Cardi B reportedly filed for divorce from Offset, but they later reconciled.

2020: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders for president

In 2020, Cardi B endorsed Bernie Sanders in his second bid for the presidency, praising his support for underprivileged minorities and Medicare.

2020: Raising awareness for victims of police brutality

In 2020, Cardi B used her social pages to raise awareness for victims of police brutality and encouraged people to vote in local elections. She also discussed Medicare, free college tuition, and racial equality with Joe Biden for Elle magazine.

June 2021: Pregnancy Announcement

In June 2021, Cardi B revealed she was pregnant with her second child, a boy.

September 4, 2021: Birth of second child

On September 4, 2021, Cardi B gave birth to her second child, a son.

January 24, 2022: Defamation Verdict Win

On January 24, 2022, Cardi B won a million-dollar defamation verdict against YouTuber Latasha Kebe (Tasha K) for posting false rumors intended to hurt her reputation. The jury awarded $1.25 million in damages, and further proceedings brought the total fine against Kebe to $3.82 million.

March 25, 2022: Defamation Lawsuit Win

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.

December 2023: Announcement of separation

In December 2023, Cardi B shared via Instagram that she had been "single for a minute," confirming that she and Offset were no longer together.

2023: Withdrawal of support for Joe Biden

In late 2023, Cardi B stated she no longer supports Joe Biden for president, citing his spending on wars as the reason.

March 2024: Unclear marriage status

As of March 2024, the current status of Cardi B and Offset's marriage became unclear as they were still working together, with Offset having directed a music video for Cardi B.