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 Cephus, is a prominent American rapper recognized for her candid persona and lyrical content. She rose to fame between 2015 and 2017 through her presence on Vine and Instagram, her role in VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York, and the release of her two mixtapes. She has become one of the most successful female artists in the music industry.
1999: Lauryn Hill nominated for Album of the Year
In 1999, Lauryn Hill was nominated for Album of the Year, at the Grammy Awards.
2004: Missy Elliot nominated for Album of the Year
In 2004, Missy Elliot was nominated for Album of the Year, at the Grammy Awards.
May 2017: BET Awards Nomination
In May 2017, Cardi B was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the 2017 BET Awards.
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 1998.
2017: Accolades for "Bodak Yellow"
In 2017, "Bodak Yellow" was named the best song of the year by The Washington Post and Pitchfork, won Single of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards and was eventually certified Diamond by the RIAA.
2017: "Bodak Yellow"'s Commercial Success
In 2017, Billboard editors stated that with "Bodak Yellow"'s commercial success, "she left an indelible mark on the summer of 2017, not only because she rewrote history, but she gave hope to the have nots..."
2017: Best-performing song of the year
In 2017, Cardi B achieved best-performing song of the year by a female artist in the US.
2017: First Historic Run
In 2017, NPR Music commented that the "renaissance" of the dynamism of women in rap grew "in enthusiasm and breadth" since Cardi's "first historic run".
January 18, 2018: Five Top 10 Singles on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
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.
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, marking her second chart-topper and making her the first female rapper to achieve multiple number one hits.
October 2018: Invasion of Privacy Certified Double Platinum
In October 2018, Cardi B's album Invasion of Privacy was certified double platinum by the RIAA, marking a significant milestone in her career. All thirteen tracks from the album were also certified gold or higher in the US, making Cardi the first female artist to achieve this.
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 Billboard Year-End Top Artists chart, and Invasion of Privacy ranked sixth. She was the most-streamed female artist of the year in the US on Spotify. Time included her in their list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2018: Best-performing song of the year
In 2018, Cardi B achieved best-performing song of the year by a female artist in the US.
2018: MTV VMA and AMA Nominations and Wins
In 2018, Cardi B received 12 nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards and won three awards. She also tied with Drake for the most nominations at the American Music Awards, where she won three AMAs and performed. People en Español named her Star of the Year, and Entertainment Weekly deemed her "a pop culture phenomenon."
2018: Release and Success of Invasion of Privacy
In 2018, Cardi B released her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy. It debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart and became the top female rap album of the 2010s, according to Billboard. It won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, making Cardi B the first solo female artist to achieve this. The album's singles, "Bodak Yellow" and "I Like It," both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and were certified diamond by the RIAA.
2018: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Cardi B was listed as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world, marking a significant recognition of her impact.
2018: Win for "Bodak Yellow" at the American Music Awards
In 2018, Cardi B won the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song for "Bodak Yellow".
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.
February 10, 2019: Grammy Win for Best Rap Album
On February 10, 2019, Cardi B performed at the Grammy Awards ceremony and won Best Rap Album for Invasion of Privacy, becoming the first female rapper to win the award as a solo artist.
February 2019: Public appearance at the Grammys
In February 2019, Cardi B and Offset made a public appearance at the Grammys, where Offset accompanied her onstage during her acceptance speech for Best Rap Album.
2019: Billboard Music Awards Wins
In 2019, Cardi B received 21 Billboard Music Awards nominations, the most nominations in a single year by a female artist, and won six awards, including Top Hot 100 Song. This brought her career total to seven, the most of any female rapper in history.
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: Nominated for "Money" and "Please Me" at BET Awards
In 2019, Cardi B was nominated for Video of the Year at the BET Awards for the music videos of "Money" and "Please Me".
2019: Recognition by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Anna Wintour
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 commended her fashion sense, declaring that she "completely rethought [her] opinion of Cardi B's style" after the 2019 Met Gala.
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 praised for its sex-positive messages and broke the record for the biggest 24-hour debut for an all-female collaboration on YouTube. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
August 2020: "WAP" Sets Streaming Record
Since August 2020, the song "WAP" holds the record of the biggest first-week streams for a song in the United States.
December 2020: Woman of the Year at Billboard Women in Music Awards
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: Billboard's Woman of the Year
In 2020, Billboard named Cardi B as Woman of the Year, further solidifying her influence and success in the music industry.
2020: Best-performing song of the year
In 2020, Cardi B achieved best-performing song of the year by a female artist in the US.
2020: ASCAP Songwriter of the Year and Billboard 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. Cardi B became the first female rapper to be named Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards in 2020.
2020: Style Influencer of the Year
In 2020, Cardi B was awarded Style Influencer of the Year by the FN Achievement Awards, presented by Christian Louboutin. In 2020, Cardi B was called an "influence just about everything in pop culture—from music, fashion and style to social media, politics and even public service".
2020: "I Like It" Named Best Summer Song
In 2020, Rolling Stone named Cardi B's "I Like It" the "best summer song of all time", cementing its legacy as a standout hit.
2020: Influence on Female-Rap Renaissance
In 2020, The Wall Street Journal's Neil Shah stated that her breakthrough and success influenced "today's female-rap renaissance."
February 5, 2021: Release of "Up"
On February 5, 2021, Cardi B released "Up", the second single from her upcoming second studio album. The song debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking the highest debut for a solo female rap song since Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing)" in 1998.
2021: Invasion of Privacy and 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" as Cardi B "multiplied the wealth of talent and resurrected the idea that numerous women who controlled their own stories could dominate rap at once."
January 24, 2022: 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 with false rumors, resulting in a total fine of $3.82 million.
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 over an incident at a Suffolk County beach.
2022: Ranked as One of the Most Stylish Women 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."
March 2024: Whipshots sales update
As of March 2024, Cardi B's vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream, called Whipshots, has sold over five million cans in the US since its launch.
2024: Billboard Recognizes Cardi B as One of the Greatest Pop Stars
In 2024, Billboard included Cardi B among the honorable mentions of its "25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century". 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".
2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris
In 2024, Cardi B endorsed Kamala Harris.
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