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 celebrated for her candid public persona and explicit lyrics. She rose to prominence between 2015 and 2017 through her presence on Vine and Instagram, her role on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York, and the release of two mixtapes, laying the foundation for her career in music.
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 top the chart with a solo single since 1998.
2017: "Bodak Yellow" Recognition and Awards
In 2017, "Bodak Yellow" was named the best song of the year by The Washington Post and Pitchfork. The song also won Single of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
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: Achieved best-performing song of the year by a female artist
In 2017, Cardi B achieved the best-performing song of the year by a female artist in the US.
2017: Top Pitchfork's annual list of best songs of the year
In 2017, Cardi B topped Pitchfork's annual list of best songs of the year with Bodak Yellow, making her the first female rapper to have a song certified Diamond
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.
April 6, 2018: Release of Invasion of Privacy
On April 6, 2018, Cardi B's debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, was released to critical acclaim.
July 2018: "I Like It" reached number one
In July 2018, Cardi B's "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 with multiple number one hits.
October 2018: Invasion of Privacy certified double platinum
In October 2018, Cardi B's 'Invasion of Privacy' was certified double platinum by the RIAA, marking a significant milestone in the album's success.
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. She also achieved the most-streamed album of the year by a female artist globally on Apple Music and was the most streamed female artist of the year in the United States on Spotify. Additionally, 'I Like It' was named the best song of 2018 by Apple Music and Billboard, while 'Invasion of Privacy' was named the best album of the year by Time magazine and Rolling Stone.
2018: Achieved best-performing song of the year by a female artist
In 2018, Cardi B achieved the best-performing song of the year by a female artist in the US.
2018: First female rapper on the cover of Vogue
In 2018, Cardi B became the first female rapper in the U.S. to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine.
2018: Cardi B receives numerous nominations and awards
In 2018, Cardi B received 12 nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards, winning three, and tied with Drake for the most nominations at the American Music Awards, where she also won three AMAs and performed. She was also named Star of the Year by People en Español and one of Entertainment Weekly's "2018 Entertainers of the Year."
2018: Invasion of Privacy Album Release and Chart Success
In 2018, Cardi B's debut album, Invasion of Privacy, topped the Billboard 200 with record-breaking female rap album streams. The album won a Grammy for Best Rap Album, making Cardi B the first solo female artist to achieve this. The singles "Bodak Yellow" and "I Like It" both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and were certified diamond by the RIAA. Also in 2018, her collaboration "Girls Like You" with Maroon 5, reached number one.
2018: Included on Time's list of the 100 most influential people
In 2018, Time included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2018: Recognition as Influential Person
In 2018, Time magazine recognized Cardi B as one 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 Grammy Awards and won Best Rap Album as a solo artist, marking a historic achievement in her career.
February 2019: Cardi B and Offset make a public appearance at the Grammys
In February 2019, Cardi B and Offset made a public appearance together at the Grammys, with Offset accompanying her onstage during her acceptance speech for Best Rap Album.
2019: Cardi B leads Billboard Music Awards nominations
In 2019, Cardi B led the Billboard Music Awards nominations with 21, earning the most nominations in a single year by a female artist, and won six awards, including Top Hot 100 Song, bringing her total wins to seven, making her the female rapper with the most wins in history.
2019: ASCAP award for Songwriter of the Year
In 2019, Cardi B received the ASCAP award for Songwriter of the Year, becoming the first female rapper to win the award.
2019: Included on the Council of Fashion Designers of America list
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, where she wore a Thom Browne-designed burgundy gown.
August 7, 2020: Cardi B releases "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion
On August 7, 2020, Cardi B released "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion, which broke the record for the biggest 24-hour debut for an all-female collaboration on YouTube and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
August 2020: "WAP" holds the record of the biggest first-week streams
Since August 2020, "WAP" holds the record of the biggest first-week streams for a song in the United States.
December 2020: Cardi B named 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, recognizing her achievements and impact in the music industry.
2020: Achieved best-performing song of the year by a female artist
In 2020, Cardi B achieved the best-performing song of the year by a female artist in the US.
2020: Style Influencer of the Year award
In 2020, Cardi B became the first female rapper to be awarded the Style Influencer of the Year award by the FN Achievement Awards, presented by Christian Louboutin.
2020: Woman of the Year at the 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.
2020: Top Pitchfork's annual list of best songs of the year
In 2020, Cardi B topped Pitchfork's annual list of best songs of the year
2020: "I Like It" named "the best summer song of all time"
In 2020, Rolling Stone named Cardi B's "I Like It" as "the best summer song of all time", recognizing its critical acclaim and lasting impact.
2020: Breakthrough and success influenced today's 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" made Cardi B the first female rapper to have two videos with over 1 billion views 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", and became the fastest solo female rap song to reach that mark on the platform.
2021: Invasion of Privacy 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" 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: Cardi B wins 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 by posting false rumors.
March 25, 2022: Cardi B wins defamation lawsuit filed against her sister
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: Reached 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 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, 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 whipped cream, Whipshots, has sold over five million cans in the US.
September 2024: One music video with over 3 billion views
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: Honorable mention on 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.
2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris
In 2024, Cardi B endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
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