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 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.
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.
September 25, 2017: "Bodak Yellow" Reaches Number One
On September 25, 2017, "Bodak Yellow" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Cardi B the first female rapper to do so with a solo single since 1998.
2017: Recognition and Awards for "Bodak Yellow"
In 2017, "Bodak Yellow" was recognized as the rap anthem of the summer, selected as the best song of the year by critics, certified Diamond by the RIAA, and won Single of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
2017: Bodak Yellow's Impact
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 the best-performing song of the year by a female artist in the US.
2017: Diamond Certification for Bodak Yellow
In 2017, Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow" made her the first female rapper to have a song certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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
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.
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, marking her second number one and making her the first female rapper to achieve multiple chart-toppers.
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. In 2018, Cardi B ranked fifth on the Billboard Year-End Top Artists chart, and Invasion of Privacy ranked sixth. Time included her in the 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 in the US.
2018: Vogue Cover
In 2018, Cardi B became the first female rapper in the U.S. to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine.
2018: Multiple awards and recognitions
In 2018, Cardi B received 12 nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards, winning three. She tied with Drake for the most nominations at the American Music Awards, winning three AMAs and performing at the ceremony. She was named Star of the Year by People en Español and one of the "2018 Entertainers of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly.
2018: Recognition as Influential Person
In 2018, Cardi B was listed by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2018: Invasion of Privacy Album Release and Success
In 2018, Cardi B's first studio album, Invasion of Privacy, debuted atop the Billboard 200 and was critically acclaimed. The singles "Bodak Yellow" and "I Like It" both topped the Billboard Hot 100. Also, the collaboration "Girls Like You" with Maroon 5 reached number one.
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.
January 2019: Vogue Cover featuring Stella McCartney
In January 2019, Cardi B appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine, photographed by Annie Leibovitz, for the January 2019 issue that included Stella McCartney, features her in a red and white Michael Kors dress and matching red Jimmy Choo shoes, while holding her daughter, Kulture.
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: Council of Fashion Designers of America Recognition
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 after the 2019 Met Gala.
August 2020: Biggest First-Week Streams for "WAP"
Since August 2020, Cardi B's "WAP" holds the record of the biggest first-week streams for a song in the United States.
2020: Billboard's Woman of the Year
In 2020, Billboard named Cardi B Woman of the Year.
2020: Best-Performing Song of the Year
In 2020, Cardi B achieved the best-performing song of the year by a female artist in the US.
2020: Face of Balenciaga Ad Campaign
In 2020, Cardi B became the face of Balenciaga's ad campaign for the winter 2020 season, with billboards in international locations such as the Louvre museum.
2020: Style Influencer of the Year
In 2020, Cardi B became the first female rapper to be awarded the Style Influencer of the Year award at the FN Achievement Awards, presented by Christian Louboutin.
2020: Pitchfork's Best Songs of the Year
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
In 2020, Rolling Stone named Cardi B's "I Like It" as the best summer song of all time.
2020: Influence on Female-Rap Renaissance
In 2020, The Wall Street Journal's Neil Shah stated that Cardi B's breakthrough and success influenced "today's female-rap renaissance."
August 2021: "Bodak Yellow" Surpasses 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.
2021: Release of "Up"
In 2021, Cardi B released "Up," which topped the Hot 100 and other charts worldwide.
2021: Invasion of Privacy Impact
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".
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.
October 2022: 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: Ranked Among Most Stylish Women in Music
In 2022, Rolling Stone ranked Cardi B as the second most-stylish woman in music, behind Lady Gaga. GQ considered her "one of fashion's preeminent risk-takers."
March 2024: Whipshots Sales
As of March 2024, Cardi B's vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream brand Whipshots had sold over five million cans.
September 2024: "Girls Like You" Surpasses 3 Billion Views
As of September 2024, Cardi B has one music video with over 3 billion views ("Girls Like You") on YouTube.
2024: 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".
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