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 recognized for her candid public persona and explicit lyrics. She initially garnered attention between 2015 and 2017 through her presence on Vine and Instagram, along with her appearance on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York, and the release of two mixtapes. These ventures paved the way for her subsequent rise to fame in the music industry.
2017: "Bodak Yellow" makes a mark
In 2017, "Bodak Yellow" achieved commercial success, leaving an indelible mark on the summer and giving hope to the have-nots. According to Billboard's editors, this success rewrote history and 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: "Bodak Yellow" certified Diamond
In 2017, Cardi B achieved a significant milestone when "Bodak Yellow" became certified Diamond, making her the first female rapper to have a song reach this certification level.
2017: 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.
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 songs.
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 and highlighting the album's commercial success.
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. Her album 'Invasion of Privacy' was also recognized as the most-streamed album of the year by a female artist on Apple Music, and she was the most streamed female artist in the US on Spotify.
2018: 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.
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, marking a significant achievement in her career.
2018: Multiple Nominations and Awards
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 received multiple platinum certifications for her singles. She was also named Star of the Year by People en Español and one of Entertainment Weekly's "2018 Entertainers of the Year".
2018: Included 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, recognizing her significant impact.
January 2019: Vogue Cover Featuring Cardi B
In January 2019, Cardi B appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine, photographed by Annie Leibovitz, one of four for the January 2019 issue that included Stella McCartney, featuring her in a red and white Michael Kors dress and matching red Jimmy Choo shoes, while holding her daughter, Kulture.
February 10, 2019: Grammy Award Win for Best Rap Album
On February 10, 2019, Cardi B performed at the Grammy Awards ceremony and won the Best Rap Album award, becoming the first female rapper to win the award as a solo artist. She also wore three vintage Thierry Mugler couture looks during the telecast.
February 2019: Cardi B and Offset make public appearance at Grammys
In February 2019, Cardi B and Offset made a public appearance at the Grammys, with Offset joining her onstage during her acceptance speech for Best Rap Album.
2019: Billboard Music Awards Nominations and Wins
In 2019, Cardi B led the Billboard Music Awards nominations with 21, earning the most nominations in a single year by a female artist. She won six awards, including Top Hot 100 Song, bringing her career total wins 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, marking a historic achievement.
2019: Recognition by 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, stating that she "completely rethought [her] opinion of Cardi B's style" after the 2019 Met Gala, where Cardi B wore a Thom Browne-designed burgundy gown.
August 7, 2020: Release of "WAP" Featuring Megan Thee Stallion
On August 7, 2020, Cardi B released "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion, as the lead single from her upcoming second studio album. The song received critical acclaim and 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 chart.
August 2020: "WAP" breaks streaming records
Since August 2020, "WAP" holds the record of the biggest first-week streams for a song in the United States.
December 2020: Billboard's Woman of the Year
In December 2020, Cardi B was named Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards, becoming the first female rapper to receive this honor.
2020: 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.
2020: Face of Balenciaga's ad campaign
In 2020, Cardi B became the face of Balenciaga's ad campaign for the winter season, with billboards featured in international locations, including the Louvre museum. This marked Cardi's first campaign for a luxury fashion house.
2020: Style Influencer of the Year Award
In 2020, Cardi B became the first female rapper to be awarded by the FN Achievement Awards when she won the Style Influencer of the Year award, presented by Christian Louboutin. She was recognized for her influence on music, fashion, style, social media, politics, and public service.
2020: ASCAP Songwriter of the Year award and Billboard's 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. She was also named Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards, marking another milestone in her career.
2020: Cardi B tops Pitchfork's 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 "best summer song of all time"
In 2020, Rolling Stone named Cardi B's song "I Like It" the "best summer song of all time".
August 2021: "Bodak Yellow" hits 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.
2021: Multiple Nominations and Awards for "WAP"
In 2021, Cardi B received six nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards. She and Megan Thee Stallion also led the nominations for the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards, with nine each. Both rappers 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: 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 a "malicious campaign" to hurt her reputation, awarding her $1.25 million in damages, with the total fine later reaching $3.82 million.
March 25, 2022: Cardi B wins defamation lawsuit
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: 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, marking a significant milestone in her career.
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.
September 2024: YouTube Milestones
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: Billboard includes Cardi B among the "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".
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