Cardi B's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Cardi B. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, is an American rapper from New York City. She gained prominence for her energetic rap style and candid lyrics. Starting her music career in 2016 with two mixtapes, she's recognized for boosting the visibility and importance of female rappers in the music industry.
May 2017: Nominated for BET Awards
In May 2017, Cardi B was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the 2017 BET Awards, marking a significant recognition of her rising status in the music industry.
September 25, 2017: 'Bodak Yellow' Reaches Number One
On September 25, 2017, "Bodak Yellow" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making Cardi B the first female rapper to achieve this with a solo single since Lauryn Hill in 1998.
2017: Best-performing song of the year
In 2017, Cardi B achieved the best-performing song of the year by a female artist.
2017: "Bodak Yellow"'s Commercial Success
In 2017, Cardi B left an indelible mark with the commercial success of "Bodak Yellow", and gave hope to the have nots, Spin staff credited her for opening the table to a new generation of pop artists remaking American music in their own image and accents.
2017: Pitchfork's annual list of best songs
In 2017, Cardi B topped Pitchfork's annual list of best songs of the year.
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, marking a major milestone in her career.
April 6, 2018: Release of 'Invasion of Privacy'
On April 6, 2018, Cardi B released her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, to universal acclaim from music critics.
July 2018: "I Like It" Reaches Number One
In July 2018, Cardi B's single "I Like It", featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, reached number one on the Hot 100 chart, marking her second number one and making her the first female rapper with multiple chart-toppers. It was critically acclaimed.
November 30, 2018: Honored at Ebony's Power 100 Gala
On November 30, 2018, Cardi B was honored at Ebony's annual Power 100 Gala. She ranked fifth on the 2018 Billboard Year-End Top Artists chart, while Invasion of Privacy ranked sixth. Also in 2018, Time included her on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2018: Best-performing song of the year
In 2018, Cardi B achieved the best-performing song of the year by a female artist for the second time.
2018: First Female Rapper on Vogue Cover
In 2018, Cardi B became the first female rapper in the U.S. to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine, photographed by Annie Leibovitz.
2018: Recognition and Awards in 2018
In 2018, Cardi B received 12 nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards, tied with Drake for most nominations at the American Music Awards, won three AMAs and performed at the ceremony. People en Español named her Star of the Year and Entertainment Weekly deemed her "a pop culture phenomenon".
2018: Release of Invasion of Privacy
In 2018, Cardi B released her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy. The album topped the Billboard 200 chart, broke streaming records for a female rap album, and went on to win a Grammy Award.
2018: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Cardi B was listed by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2018: Inclusion in 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.
January 2019: Vogue Cover Appearance
In January 2019, Cardi B appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine, photographed by Annie Leibovitz, wearing a Michael Kors dress and Jimmy Choo shoes while holding her daughter, Kulture.
February 10, 2019: Grammy Award Win
On February 10, 2019, Cardi B performed at the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony, and became the first female rapper to win Best Rap Album as a solo artist.
February 2019: Public appearance at the Grammys
In February 2019, Cardi B and Offset made a public appearance together at the Grammys, during which he joined her onstage for her Best Rap Album acceptance speech.
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: Recognition by CFDA and Anna Wintour
In 2019, the Council of Fashion Designers of America included Cardi B on their list of "28 Black Fashion Forces". Anna Wintour commended her fashion sense after the 2019 Met Gala, where she wore a Thom Browne gown.
August 7, 2020: Release of "WAP" Featuring Megan Thee Stallion
On August 7, 2020, Cardi B released "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion. The song was a critical and commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and breaking records.
August 2020: "WAP" record of biggest first-week streams in the US
In August 2020, Cardi B's song "WAP" set the record for the biggest first-week streams for a song in the United States.
December 2020: Woman of the Year
In December 2020, Cardi B became the first female rapper to be named Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards.
2020: Face of Balenciaga Ad Campaign
Cardi B became the face of Balenciaga's ad campaign for the winter 2020 season, with billboards appearing in international locations. This marked her first campaign for a luxury fashion house.
2020: Billboard's Woman of the Year
In 2020, Billboard named Cardi B as Woman of the Year, and ranked Invasion of Privacy as the top female rap album of the 2010s, recognizing her significant impact on the music industry.
2020: Best-performing song of the year
In 2020, Cardi B achieved the best-performing song of the year by a female artist for the third time.
2020: Style Influencer of the Year
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. She was recognized for influencing pop culture, from music and fashion to politics and public service.
2020: Woman of the Year at Billboard Women in Music Awards
In 2020, Cardi B became the first female rapper to be named Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards. She also received the ASCAP award for Songwriter of the Year for the second time, making her the first female songwriter to win the award twice.
2020: Pitchfork's annual list of best songs
In 2020, Cardi B topped Pitchfork's annual list of best songs of the year for the second time.
2020: "I Like It" Named Best Summer Song of All Time
In 2020, Rolling Stone named Cardi B's "I Like It" the "best summer song of all time", cementing its legacy.
August 2021: "Bodak Yellow" reaches 1 billion views
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", and became the fastest solo female rap song to reach that mark on the platform.
January 24, 2022: Million-dollar defamation verdict
On January 24, 2022, Cardi B won a million-dollar defamation verdict against YouTuber Latasha Kebe (Tasha K) for posting false rumors.
March 25, 2022: Defamation lawsuit victory
On March 25, 2022, Cardi B, her sister Hennessy, and Hennessy's girlfriend won a defamation lawsuit filed against them by three men.
October 2022: Reaches 100 million units sold in RIAA certifications
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.
2022: Ranking as Most-Stylish Woman in Music
In 2022, Rolling Stone ranked Cardi B as the second most-stylish woman in music, behind Lady Gaga, and GQ considered her "one of fashion's preeminent risk-takers."
September 2024: Music videos 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: Inclusion 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" listicle. The magazine called her one of the "most influential female rappers ever, and one of the most bankable hit-makers across all of hip-hop".
September 2025: "Invasion of Privacy" Certified Six-Times Platinum
In September 2025, "Invasion of Privacy" was certified six-times platinum by the RIAA, making it the first album in history to have all of its thirteen tracks certified platinum or higher in the US.
2025: Release of 'Am I the Drama?'
In 2025, Cardi B released her second album, Am I the Drama?, which became her second album to debut atop the Billboard 200. The album also broke several records, including the most charting songs in Billboard Hot 100 history.
2025: Release and Reception of 'Am I the Drama?'
In 2025, Cardi B's album 'Am I the Drama?' was released to positive reviews, debuting atop the Billboard 200 and achieving significant sales, marking her second number-one album.
January 15, 2026: MOBO Awards Nomination
On January 15, 2026, it was announced that Cardi B was nominated as Best International Act at that year's MOBO Awards.
February 2026: "Am I the Drama?" certified double platinum
By February 2026, Cardi B's album "Am I the Drama?" had been certified double platinum, making it the highest-certified female rap album of the 2020s decade thus far.
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