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 known for her candid public persona and explicit lyrics. She rose to fame between 2015 and 2017 through her presence on Vine and Instagram, participation in VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York, and the release of two mixtapes, marking the start of her career in the music industry.
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 do so with a solo single since 1998.
2017: "Bodak Yellow"'s Impact
In 2017, "Bodak Yellow" achieved commercial success, leaving an indelible mark on the summer and giving hope to the have-nots, according to Billboard editors.
January 18, 2018: First Female Rapper with Five Top 10 Singles
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, "I Like It" reached number one on the Hot 100, marking Cardi B's second number one on the chart.
September 2018: Tom Ford releases 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 2018: Invasion of Privacy Certified Double Platinum
In October 2018, Cardi B's "Invasion of Privacy" was certified double platinum by the RIAA. It was updated to triple platinum the following year. Cardi B also became the first female artist to have all songs from an album certified gold or higher in the US in October 2018.
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. Cardi ranked fifth on the 2018 Billboard Year-End Top Artists chart, while Invasion of Privacy ranked sixth.
2018: Cardi B 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: MTV and American Music Awards Nominations and Wins
In 2018, Cardi B received 12 nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards and tied with Drake for the most nominations at the American Music Awards. She won three AMAs, performed at the ceremony and was named one of Entertainment Weekly's "2018 Entertainers of the Year".
2018: Time 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Cardi B was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2018: Invasion of Privacy Debut
In 2018, Cardi B's debut album, Invasion of Privacy, was released, which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.
January 2019: Vogue Cover Release
In January 2019, Cardi B's Vogue cover was released as one of four for the January issue, featuring her holding her daughter, Kulture.
February 10, 2019: Grammy Awards Performance and Win
On February 10, 2019, Cardi B performed at the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony and won Best Rap Album as a solo artist.
2019: Billboard Music Awards Nominations and Wins
In 2019, Cardi B led the Billboard Music Awards nominations with 21 and won six awards, including Top Hot 100 Song.
2019: ASCAP 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: Nominations for "Money" and "Please Me"
In 2019, Cardi B was nominated for two videos in the BET Award.
2019: Fashion Recognition by CFDA
In 2019, the Council of Fashion Designers of America included Cardi B on their list of "28 Black Fashion Forces," with Anna Wintour praising her style after the Met Gala.
December 2020: Billboard's 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: "I Like It" Named Best Summer Song
In 2020, "I Like It" was named the best summer song of all time by Rolling Stone.
2020: Billboard's Woman of the Year
In 2020, Billboard named Cardi B Woman of the Year.
2020: Style Influencer of the Year Award
In 2020, Cardi B became the first female rapper to win the Style Influencer of the Year award at the FN Achievement Awards.
2020: Second ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award
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.
2020: Release of "WAP"
In 2020, Cardi B released "WAP" with Megan Thee Stallion, which topped the Hot 100 chart.
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 and led the nominations for the BET Hip Hop Awards along with Megan Thee Stallion. She won the most awards during the ceremony with three for "WAP", with Cardi becoming the first female artist to win Best Hip Hop Video twice.
January 24, 2022: Defamation Verdict
On January 24, 2022, Cardi B won a million-dollar defamation verdict against YouTuber Latasha Kebe (Tasha K) for posting false rumors and waging a "malicious campaign" to hurt her reputation.
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 regarding an incident at a Suffolk County beach.
2022: Rolling Stone Ranking
In 2022, Rolling Stone ranked Cardi B as the second most-stylish woman in music.
March 2024: Whipshots sales reach over five million cans
As of March 2024, Whipshots, the vodka-infused whipped cream launched by Cardi B, has sold over five million cans.
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", calling her one of the "most influential female rappers ever".
