History of Cardi B in Timeline
Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Cephus, is a prominent American rapper celebrated for her candid persona and explicit lyrics. Her rise to fame began between 2015 and 2017 through social media platforms like Vine and Instagram, her role in VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York, and the release of two mixtapes. Cardi B's success marks her as one of the most accomplished female rappers in the music industry.
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.
1998: Highest debut for a solo female rap song
In 1998, Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing)" marked the highest debut for a solo female rap song, until Cardi B released "Up" in 2021.
1999: Lauryn Hill's Grammy Nomination
In 1999, Lauryn Hill was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards, being one of the few female rappers to achieve this milestone.
1999: Missy Elliot's "She's a Bitch" Released
In 1999, Missy Elliot released "She's a Bitch", which Cardi B's "Like What (Freestyle)" samples.
2004: Missy Elliot's Grammy Nomination
In 2004, Missy Elliot was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards, being one of the few female rappers to achieve this milestone.
2005: Kay Flock's song samples Akon's song
Kay Flock's song "Shake It" samples Akon's 2005 song "Belly Dancer (Bananza)".
2009: Beyoncé Dressed by Mugler for Concert Tour
In 2009, Beyoncé was dressed by Mugler for her concert tour, marking the first time in 25 years that the Paris house opened its archives to dress a celebrity, before Mugler's collaboration with Cardi B.
2013: Gaining Publicity on Social Media
In 2013, Cardi B began to gain publicity due to several of her videos spreading on social media platforms like Vine and her Instagram page.
November 2015: Musical Debut
In November 2015, Cardi B made her musical debut on Shaggy's remix to his single "Boom Boom", alongside Popcaan.
December 9, 2015: Appearance on Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne
On December 9, 2015, Cardi B appeared on Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne.
December 15, 2015: Music Video Debut
On December 15, 2015, Cardi B made her music video debut with the song "Cheap Ass Weave", which is her rendition of Lady Leshurr's "Queen's Speech 4".
2015: Gaining Recognition
In 2015, Cardi B began to gain recognition on Vine and Instagram and as a cast member on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York.
2015: Joining Love & Hip Hop: New York
In 2015, Cardi B joined the cast of the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York, debuting in season six and becoming a breakout star.
March 7, 2016: Release of Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1
On March 7, 2016, Cardi B released her first full-length project, a mixtape titled Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1.
April 6, 2016: Appearance on Kocktails with Khloé
On April 6, 2016, Cardi B appeared on Khloé Kardashian's Kocktails with Khloé, where she revealed how she told her mother that she was a stripper.
September 12, 2016: Release of Underestimated: The Album
On September 12, 2016, KSR Group released the compilation Underestimated: The Album, which featured Cardi B and other artists. Cardi B said she wanted to make a song that would encourage girls to dance and "go get that Shmoney."
November 2016: Featured on Vibe Magazine Cover
In November 2016, Cardi B was featured on the digital cover of Vibe magazine's "Viva" issue.
November 2016: Joining the Cast of Being Mary Jane
In November 2016, it was announced that Cardi B would be joining the cast of the BET series Being Mary Jane, playing the character Mercedes.
December 30, 2016: Leaving Love & Hip Hop: New York
On December 30, 2016, after two seasons, Cardi B announced that she would be leaving the show Love & Hip Hop: New York to further pursue a career in music.
2016: Advocacy During Presidential Primaries
During the 2016 presidential primaries, Cardi B warned her fans about Donald Trump's immigration policies and encouraged them to vote for Senator Bernie Sanders.
2016: Admission of Past Actions
In 2016, Cardi B admitted to drugging and robbing men for money when she worked as a stripper.
2016: Endorsement Deal with Romantic Depot
In 2016, Cardi B was featured in her first endorsement deal with Romantic Depot, a New York chain of lingerie stores that sell sexual health and wellness products.
2016: Drake's Consecutive Number-One Debuts
In 2016, Drake had consecutive number-one debuts on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, a feat later matched by Cardi B in 2021.
January 20, 2017: Release of Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2
On January 20, 2017, Cardi B released her second mixtape, Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2.
February 2017: Partnership with M.A.C and Gypsy Sport
In February 2017, Cardi B partnered with M.A.C and Rio Uribe's Gypsy Sport for a New York Fashion Week event.
February 25, 2017: Opening Act for The Lox's Filthy America... It's Beautiful Tour
On February 25, 2017, Cardi B was the opening act for The Lox's Filthy America... It's Beautiful Tour, alongside Lil' Kim and Remy Ma.
April 3, 2017: Appearance on Hip Hop Squares
On April 3, 2017, Cardi B guest-starred on the celebrity panel show Hip Hop Squares.
April 2017: Featured in i-D's "A-Z of Music" video
In April 2017, Cardi B was featured in i-D's "A-Z of Music" video sponsored by Marc Jacobs.
May 2017: BET Awards Nominations
In May 2017, Cardi B was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the 2017 BET Awards.
June 11, 2017: Summer Jam Performance
On June 11, 2017, during Hot 97's Summer Jam music festival, Remy Ma brought out Cardi B to celebrate female rappers and perform Latifah's 1993 hit single "U.N.I.T.Y."
June 2017: Cover of The Fader
In June 2017, it was revealed that Cardi B would be on the cover of The Fader's Summer Music issue for July/August 2017.
June 16, 2017: Release of "Bodak Yellow"
On June 16, 2017, Atlantic Records released Cardi B's commercial debut single, "Bodak Yellow", via digital distribution.
August 2017: Cover of The Fader's Summer Music Issue
Cardi B made the cover of The Fader's July/August 2017 Summer Music issue.
August 2017: Performance at MoMA PS1
In August 2017, Cardi B performed at MoMA PS1 to a crowd of 4,000 people.
September 2017: Secret marriage to Offset
In September 2017, Cardi B and Offset secretly got married.
September 25, 2017: "Bodak Yellow" Reaches Number One
On September 25, 2017, "Bodak Yellow" reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, making Cardi B the first female rapper to do so with a solo single since 1998.
October 2017: Headlining Powerhouse Music Celebration
In October 2017, Cardi B headlined Power 105.1's annual Powerhouse music celebration at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
October 27, 2017: Engagement to Offset
On October 27, 2017, Cardi B and Offset became engaged.
2017: "Bodak Yellow"'s Impact
In 2017, "Bodak Yellow" achieved commercial success, leaving "an indelible mark on the summer".
2017: Best-Performing Song of the Year
In 2017, Cardi B achieved the best-performing song of the year by a female artist.
2017: Success of "Bodak Yellow"
In 2017, Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow" was selected by The Washington Post and Pitchfork as the best song of the year. It also received nominations for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 60th Grammy Awards and won Single of the Year at the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards.
2017: Top Pitchfork Song
In 2017, Cardi B's song was ranked on Pitchfork's annual list of best songs of the year.
2017: First Historic Run
In 2017, NPR Music noted that the "renaissance" of the dynamism of women in rap grew "in enthusiasm and breadth" since Cardi B's "first historic run".
2017: Complex Article About Cardi B
In a 2017 Complex article, an editor described Cardi B's personality as unfiltered and her energy as resonating with people through her music.
2017: Continued Rise to Fame
In early 2017, Cardi B continued to rise to fame on Vine and Instagram and as a cast member on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York, releasing two mixtapes.
January 3, 2018: Featured on "Finesse" Remix
On January 3, 2018, Cardi B was featured on the remix of Bruno Mars' single "Finesse", and appeared in the 90s inspired video.
January 18, 2018: Five Top 10 Singles Simultaneously
On January 18, 2018, Cardi B became the first female rapper to have five top 10 singles simultaneously on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
March 30, 2018: Release of "Be Careful"
On March 30, 2018, Cardi B released another single, "Be Careful", a week before her album's release.
April 6, 2018: Release of Invasion of Privacy
On April 6, 2018, Cardi B's debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, was released to universal acclaim from music critics.
April 7, 2018: Pregnancy reveal on Saturday Night Live
On April 7, 2018, Cardi B revealed her pregnancy during her second performance on Saturday Night Live.
May 2018: Response to "Girls" controversy
After the release of "Girls" in May 2018, a collaboration where she had a featured verse, Cardi B responded to accusations of the song trivializing LGBT relationships; she tweeted, "We never try to cause harm or had bad intentions with the song." She went on to add, "I personally myself had experiences with other women."
June 25, 2018: Secret Marriage Revealed
On June 25, 2018, TMZ found a marriage license revealing that Cardi B and Offset had secretly married in September 2017.
July 10, 2018: Birth of daughter
On July 10, 2018, Cardi B gave birth to her daughter.
July 2018: "I Like It" Reaches Number One
In July 2018, Cardi B's single "I Like It" reached number one on the Hot 100, marking her second number one on the chart and making her the first female rapper to achieve multiple chart-toppers.
September 2018: Altercation with Nicki Minaj
In September 2018, Cardi B sparked controversy after throwing one of her high heel shoes at and attempting to physically attack fellow rapper Nicki Minaj at a New York Fashion Week after-party; bodyguards intervened before she could reach Minaj, leaving her a large bump on her forehead. Following the altercation, she alleged on Instagram that Minaj had previously "liked" social media comments that spoke negatively of Cardi B's ability to take care of her newborn daughter. Minaj denied the allegations on her Queen Radio show and expressed embarrassment at the fight. She accused Cardi B of building "her career off of sympathy and payola" and of bribing DJs and radio outlets with sex to play her records.
September 2018: Release of Tom Ford's Cardi B-Inspired Lipstick
In September 2018, Tom Ford's Cardi B-inspired lipstick, named after her, was released and sold out within 24 hours.
October 1, 2018: Accusation of assault
On October 1, 2018, Cardi B was accused of an alleged assault of two female bartenders at a club. The victims claimed that Cardi B and her entourage "threw bottles and alcohol at them." She denied involvement.
October 2018: Invasion of Privacy certified double platinum
In October 2018, Cardi B's "Invasion of Privacy" was certified double platinum by the RIAA. With the thirteen tracks, she became the first female artist to have all songs from an album certified gold or higher in the US.
November 30, 2018: Cardi B Honored at Ebony's Power 100 Gala
On November 30, 2018, Cardi B was honored at Ebony's annual Power 100 Gala. Cardi ranked fifth on the 2018 Billboard Year-End Top Artists chart, while Invasion of Privacy ranked sixth. She achieved the most-streamed album of the year by a female artist globally in Apple Music, and ranked as the most streamed female artist of the year in the United States in Spotify. Time included her on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018.
December 7, 2018: Court appearance for arraignment
On December 7, 2018, Cardi B appeared in court for her arraignment after she did not show up for the originally scheduled date due to a scheduling conflict, according to her attorney.
December 2018: Separation Announcement
In December 2018, Cardi B announced on Instagram that she and Offset had separated, though they later reunited.
2018: Grammy Awards Appearance with Hillary Clinton
At the Grammy Awards in 2018, Cardi B appeared in a video along with Hillary Clinton to narrate a portion of Fire and Fury, an account of Trump's administration.
2018: Best-Performing Song of the Year
In 2018, Cardi B achieved the best-performing song of the year by a female artist.
2018: Vogue Cover Appearance
In 2018, Cardi B became the first female rapper to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine in the U.S.
2018: Collaboration with Bruno Mars on Finesse
In 2018, Cardi B collaborated with Bruno Mars on the song Finesse.
2018: Cardi B's Nominations and Awards in 2018
In 2018, Cardi B received 12 nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year, winning three awards. She also tied with Drake for the most nominations at the American Music Awards, winning three AMAs. People en Español named her Star of the Year, and Entertainment Weekly deemed her "a pop culture phenomenon", naming her one of the "2018 Entertainers of the Year".
2018: Invasion of Privacy Album Release
In 2018, Cardi B released her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, which debuted atop the Billboard 200. The album was critically acclaimed, and its singles "Bodak Yellow" and "I Like It" both topped the Billboard Hot 100.
2018: Recognition as an Influential Person
In 2018, Cardi B was listed by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2018: American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song
In 2018, Cardi B won the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song for "Bodak Yellow".
2018: Included on Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Time included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
February 10, 2019: Cardi B wins Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards
On February 10, 2019, Cardi B performed at the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony, where she wore three vintage Thierry Mugler couture looks and became the first female rapper to win Best Rap Album as a solo artist.
February 15, 2019: Release of "Please Me" with Bruno Mars
On February 15, 2019, Cardi B released "Please Me", a collaboration with Bruno Mars, which became her seventh top-ten song on the Hot 100, reaching number three.
February 2019: Public Appearance at the Grammys
In February 2019, Cardi B and Offset made a public appearance for the Grammys. He accompanied her onstage during her acceptance speech for Best Rap Album.
May 31, 2019: Release of "Press"
On May 31, 2019, Cardi B released her single "Press".
June 21, 2019: Indictment on 14 charges
On June 21, 2019, a jury indicted Cardi B on 14 charges, including two counts of felony assault with intent to cause serious physical injury, stemming from the incident with the bartenders.
June 25, 2019: Arraignment and plea of not guilty
On June 25, 2019, Cardi B was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to all 14 charges.
June 26, 2019: Release of "Press" Music Video and Directorial Debut
On June 26, 2019, the music video for Cardi B's single "Press" was released, marking her directorial debut as a co-director.
September 13, 2019: Film Debut in Hustlers
On September 13, 2019, Cardi B made her film debut in "Hustlers", directed by Lorene Scafaria, alongside Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, and Lili Reinhart.
October 9, 2019: Premiere of Rhythm + Flow on Netflix
On October 9, 2019, Cardi B, along with Chance the Rapper and T.I., appeared as judges for the Netflix series Rhythm + Flow, a hip-hop talent search, which she also executive produced.
2019: Harper's Bazaar cover
Cardi B was on the cover of the 2019 spring fashion issue of Harper's Bazaar, which featured her in a Cinderella-themed photo shoot wearing a red gown and leaving a shoe behind. Some interpreted this as a reference to the incident with Nicki Minaj.
2019: First Female Artist to Win Best Hip Hop Video
In 2019, Cardi B became the first female artist to win Best Hip Hop Video.
2019: Multiple Nominations for Video of the Year
In 2019, Cardi B had nominations for "Money" and "Please Me" in the BET Award for Video of the Year category.
2019: Billboard Music Awards Nominations and Wins
In 2019, Cardi B led the Billboard Music Awards nominations with 21, earning the most nominations in a single year by a female artist. She won six awards, including Top Hot 100 Song, bringing her career total wins to seven—the most of any female rapper in history.
2019: Invasion of Privacy Streaming Record
In 2019, Cardi B lost her record for largest on-demand audio streaming week ever for an album by a woman, which she had initially achieved with the release of Invasion of Privacy in 2018.
2019: ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award
In 2019, Cardi B received the ASCAP award for Songwriter of the Year, becoming the first female rapper to win the award.
2019: Judge on Rhythm + Flow and Appearance in Hustlers
In 2019, Cardi B served as a judge on the music competition series Rhythm + Flow and appeared in the film Hustlers.
2019: Contemplation of suicide due to lies
In 2019, Cardi B stated that the lies spread by Tasha K had led her to contemplate suicide.
2019: Partnership with Pepsi and Rap Snacks
In 2019, Cardi B teamed up with Pepsi for commercials and joined hip hop artists in releasing her flavors of Rap Snacks, including chips and popcorn, with artwork inspired by her album Invasion of Privacy.
2019: Included in "28 Black Fashion Forces"
In 2019, The Council of Fashion Designers of America included Cardi B on their list of "28 Black Fashion Forces". Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour stated that she "completely rethought [her] opinion of Cardi B's style" after the 2019 Met Gala.
2019: Life-sized sculpture at the Brooklyn Museum
In 2019, a life-sized sculpture of Cardi B was on display at the Brooklyn Museum, as part of Spotify's RapCaviar "Pantheon".
2019: Controversy and Defense
In 2019, sparked by controversies about her past, Cardi B defended herself, saying, "I did what I had to do to survive."
March 2020: Coronavirus Reaction Video and "Coronavirus" Track
In March 2020, Cardi B created a reaction video about the coronavirus pandemic. DJ iMarkkeyz created a track, based on her reaction titled "Coronavirus", which became an internet meme and was released to music platforms.
August 7, 2020: Release of "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion
On August 7, 2020, Cardi B released the single "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion. The song was critically acclaimed and debuted at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, garnering Cardi B her fourth chart-topper in the US.
August 2020: "WAP" record for biggest first-week streams
In August 2020, "WAP" held the record of the biggest first-week streams for a song in the United States.
September 2020: Divorce filing and reconciliation
In September 2020, it was reported that Cardi B had filed for divorce from Offset, but they were revealed to be back together the following month.
December 2020: Premiere of Cardi Tries
In December 2020, Cardi B premiered the series Cardi Tries via Facebook Messenger, as one of the executive producers.
December 2020: Cardi B Named Woman of the Year at Billboard Women in Music Awards
In December 2020, Cardi B was named Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards.
2020: Best-Performing Song of the Year
In 2020, Cardi B achieved the best-performing song of the year by a female artist.
2020: Face of Balenciaga's ad campaign
In 2020, Cardi B became the face of Balenciaga's ad campaign for the winter season. The campaign included billboards in several international locations, such as the Louvre museum.
2020: Style Influencer of the Year Award
In 2020, Cardi B became the first female rapper to be awarded by the FN Achievement Awards, winning the Style Influencer of the Year award, presented by Christian Louboutin.
2020: Collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion
In 2020, Cardi B collaborated with Megan Thee Stallion on the song "WAP".
2020: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders for President
In 2020, Cardi B endorsed Bernie Sanders in his second bid for the presidency, citing his long-time involvement in supporting underprivileged minorities and people getting Medicare.
2020: ASCAP Songwriter of the Year and Billboard's Woman of the Year
In 2020, Cardi B received the ASCAP award for Songwriter of the Year for the second time, making her the first female songwriter to win the award twice, and was named Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards.
2020: Release of "WAP"
In 2020, Cardi B released "WAP" with Megan Thee Stallion, which topped the Hot 100 and had a large cultural impact.
2020: Release of Footwear and Apparel Collection with Reebok
In 2020, Cardi B released a footwear and apparel collection with Reebok, inspired by her personal style and paying homage to classic 80s styling and motifs.
2020: Raising Awareness for Victims of Police Brutality
In 2020, Cardi B used her social media 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.
2020: Woman of the Year by Billboard
In 2020, Cardi B was named Woman of the Year by Billboard.
2020: Top Pitchfork Song
In 2020, Cardi B's song was ranked on Pitchfork's annual list of best songs of the year.
2020: Influence on Female-Rap Renaissance
In 2020, Neil Shah of The Wall Street Journal stated that Cardi B's breakthrough and success influenced "today's female-rap renaissance".
2020: "I Like It" Named Best Summer Song
In 2020, Rolling Stone named Cardi B's "I Like It" as "the best summer song of all time".
February 5, 2021: Release of "Up"
On February 5, 2021, Cardi B released "Up", the second single from her upcoming studio album, along with a music video. The song debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
April 30, 2021: Appearance on DJ Khaled's album
On April 30, 2021, Cardi B made an appearance in "Big Paper", from DJ Khaled's album Khaled Khaled.
May 2021: Release of "Mommy & Me" Collection with Reebok
In May 2021, Cardi B released the "Mommy & Me" collection with Reebok in recognition of Mother's Day, which includes her iteration of Club C shoes for adults, children, and infants.
June 2021: Pregnancy announcement
In June 2021, Cardi B revealed that she was pregnant with her second child, a boy.
June 25, 2021: Appearance in F9
On June 25, 2021, Cardi B appeared in F9, released by Universal Pictures.
July 16, 2021: Feature on Normani's "Wild Side"
On July 16, 2021, Cardi B was featured on the Normani single "Wild Side".
August 2021: "Bodak Yellow" achievement on YouTube
In August 2021, "Bodak Yellow" made Cardi B the first female rapper to have two videos on her YouTube channel with more than 1 billion views, joining "I Like It".
September 4, 2021: Birth of second child
On September 4, 2021, Cardi B gave birth to her second child, a son.
October 28, 2021: Preview of Second Album to Atlantic Records
On October 28, 2021, Cardi B previewed her second album to Atlantic Records via her Instagram Story.
December 2021: Launch of Whipshots
In December 2021, Cardi B launched Whipshots, a vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream, in the US in collaboration with Starco Brands.
December 2021: Partnership with PLBY Group Inc.
In December 2021, Cardi B partnered with PLBY Group Inc. as creative director in residence for Playboy and founding member of Centerfold, including fashion and sexual wellness products.
2021: MTV Video Music Awards and BET Hip Hop Awards Nominations and Wins
In 2021, Cardi B received six nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards, including her second nomination for Video of the Year. She also led the nominations for the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards along with Megan Thee Stallion, with nine each; both rappers won the most awards during the ceremony with three for "WAP".
2021: Release of "Up"
In 2021, Cardi B released "Up," which topped the Hot 100 and other charts worldwide.
2021: Jump-started a new era for women rappers
In 2021, Clover Hope's book The Motherlode stated that Invasion of Privacy "jump-started a new era for women rappers in which success felt much more tangible".
2021: Fashion Icon Status
In 2021, Vogue editor Christian Allaire noted that Cardi B's "bold" ensembles "create a spectacle" during fashion weeks, adding to her reputation as a fashion icon. Vogue, The Telegraph, Time, and Vibe had previously recognized her impact on fashion.
2021: Return of Rhythm + Flow
Netflix announced the return of Rhythm + Flow for 2021.
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 waging a "malicious campaign" to hurt her reputation by posting false rumors. The jury issued a verdict that Cardi B had been defamed and awarded $1.25 million in damages. Further proceedings brought the total fine against Kebe to $3.82 million.
March 2022: Appearance on "No Love" Extended Version
In March 2022, Cardi B appeared on the extended version of Summer Walker and SZA's collaboration, "No Love".
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.
July 1, 2022: Release of "Hot Shit"
On July 1, 2022, Cardi B released "Hot Shit", featuring Kanye West and Lil Durk, as the third single from her upcoming second studio album.
July 2022: Release of Second Part of "Let Me Be...Enchanted" Collection with Reebok
In July 2022, the second part of Cardi B's "Let Me Be...Enchanted" collection with Reebok was released, inspired by "a state of enchantment and euphoria" and including crop tops, faux fur jackets, leotards, and footwear.
September 15, 2022: Guilty plea and sentencing
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.
September 2022: Release of "Tomorrow 2" Remix
In September 2022, Cardi B worked with GloRilla on the remix to her song "Tomorrow", titled "Tomorrow 2".
October 2022: Reached 100 Million Units Sold
In October 2022, five years after her major-label debut, Cardi B reached 100 million units sold in RIAA certifications, across her album, singles and guest appearances.
December 2022: $1 Million Private Performance at Miami Art Basel
In December 2022, Cardi B gave a 35-minute private performance at the Miami Art Basel for which she was paid $1 million.
December 2022: Release of Second Part of "Let Me Be...Next Level Energy" Collection with Reebok
In December 2022, the second part of Cardi B's "Let Me Be...Next Level Energy" collection with Reebok was released, concluding her four-year partnership with Reebok. The collection consisted of bodysuits, crop tops, footwear, leggings, and woven jackets.
2022: Creative Director of Playboy
In 2022, Cardi B became the creative director of entertainment magazine Playboy.
2022: Ranked as the second most-stylish woman in music
In 2022, Rolling Stone ranked Cardi B as the second most-stylish woman in music, behind Lady Gaga.
February 2023: Partnership with McDonald's
In February 2023, Cardi B and Offset partnered with McDonald's to create the Cardi B and Offset meal, launched on Valentine's Day. The meal was first announced in the 2023 McDonald's Super Bowl commercial.
April 2023: End of Cardi Tries Web Series
In April 2023, Cardi Tries web series ran for three seasons until its finale.
July 2023: Microphone throwing incident
In July 2023, Cardi B threw her microphone into the crowd at a Las Vegas concert after a fan threw a liquid at her. Subsequently, one fan attempted to press charges, but the Clark County Police Department, following an investigation, decided not to move forward with a case.
September 8, 2023: Release of "Bongos"
On September 8, 2023, Cardi B released "Bongos" featuring Megan Thee Stallion as the fourth single from her upcoming second studio album. The music video for "Bongos" cost over $2 million and reached number 14 in the US.
December 2023: Runway Debut at Balenciaga
In December 2023, Cardi B made her runway debut at the Balenciaga fall 2024 show in Los Angeles.
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: Album Release Postponed
Cardi B's second studio album was originally set for release in 2023 but was postponed.
2023: Voice Role in Baby Shark's Big Movie!
In 2023, Cardi B had a voice role in Baby Shark's Big Movie!
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.
December 31, 2023: Performance at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
On December 31, 2023, Cardi B performed at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, accompanied by DJ Gryffin, which aired live for the 2024 edition of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
February 2024: Starring in NYX Cosmetics' Super Bowl Commercial
In February 2024, Cardi B starred in NYX Cosmetics' inaugural Super Bowl commercial titled "Lips Only" for Super Bowl LVIII. An edited version of the advert was broadcast.
March 1, 2024: Release of "Like What (Freestyle)"
On March 1, 2024, Cardi B released the promotional single "Like What (Freestyle)" with a music video directed by Offset. It reached the top 40 in the US and became Cardi's 19th top-ten and 11th chart-topper on Hot Rap Songs and Hot Rap Digital Songs.
March 2024: Whipshots Sales Milestone
As of March 2024, Cardi B's Whipshots has sold over five million cans.
March 2024: Unclear marital 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 directing a music video for Cardi B.
March 22, 2024: Release of "Puntería" with Shakira
On March 22, 2024, Cardi B appeared on "Puntería" with Shakira, the opening track of Shakira's album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. "Puntería" reached number one on the Latin Airplay chart and topped the Latin Pop Airplay chart for nine weeks.
May 2024: Appearance in Commercial for the 2024 Summer Olympics
In May 2024, Cardi B appeared alongside sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson in a commercial for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
July 2024: Filing for Divorce and Third Pregnancy Announcement
In July 2024, Cardi B officially filed for divorce from Offset and announced her third pregnancy the day after.
September 7, 2024: Birth of third child
On September 7, 2024, Cardi B gave birth to her third child, a daughter.
September 2024: Views on YouTube
As of September 2024, Cardi B has one music video with over 3 billion views ("Girls Like You"), one video with over 2 billion views ("Taki Taki"), and three videos with over a billion views ("I Like It", "Bodak Yellow", "Girls Like You (Volume 2)") on YouTube.
2024: Balenciaga Fall Show
Cardi B made her runway debut at the Balenciaga fall 2024 show in December 2023.
2024: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve Aired
Cardi B's December 31, 2023 performance at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach aired live for the 2024 edition of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
2024: Included in Billboard's "25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century"
In 2024, Billboard included Cardi B among the honorable mentions of its "25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century".
2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris
In 2024, Cardi B endorsed Kamala Harris.
2024: Reiterating Past Actions
In 2024, Cardi B spoke again on the matter, saying she "doesn't feel bad" about drugging and robbing men regarding her past, and would have done it again.
2024: Relationship with GloRilla
In 2024, GloRilla stated that she and Cardi B are relatives; GloRilla is Cardi B's biological niece.
2024: Album Reported to be "Three-Quarters of the Way Done"
In mid-2024, Cardi B's second studio album was reported to be "three-quarters of the way done".
February 7, 2025: Release of "Toot It Up" with Pardison Fontaine
On February 7, 2025, Cardi B and Pardison Fontaine released "Toot It Up".
2025: Anticipated Release of Second Studio Album and Collaboration with DJ Vybz Kartel
Cardi B's second studio album and a collaboration with DJ Vybz Kartel are scheduled to be released in 2025.
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