Cardi B Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Cardi B’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $80 million, Cardi B stands out as an American rapper, producer, reality television star, activist, and entrepreneur. This wealth includes an estimated $50 million value attributed to her music catalog rights, a figure that is expected to rise considerably over time.

Initially gaining fame as a celebrity on Vine and Instagram, she became a regular on the VH1 reality series “Love & Hip: New York” from 2015 to 2017. However, it was in 2017 that her career soared due to the breakout success of her single “Bodak Yellow,” which achieved diamond status. She made history as the only female rapper with multiple RIAA diamond-certified songs. Her 2018 studio album “Invasion of Privacy” not only broke numerous streaming records and achieved triple platinum status but also earned her the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. In addition to her music career, Cardi is a social media powerhouse, boasting over 169 million followers on Instagram, more than 7 billion views on YouTube, over 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and upwards of 22 million fans on TikTok.

Early Life

Born on October 11, 1992, in Manhattan, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar grew up in The Bronx, New York City. Her father is Dominican and her mother is Trinidadian, and she has seven siblings, one of whom is the well-known Hennessy Carolina. After completing her education at Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology, she began stripping at 19, describing the experience positively: “[Stripping] really saved me from a lot of things. When I started stripping I went back to school.” She later attended the Borough of Manhattan Community College but eventually dropped out.

The stage name “Cardi B” evolved from her previous nickname, derived from Bacardi, a rum brand. In 2013, she started gaining attention as several of her videos went viral across social media platforms, including the video sharing app Vine and her Instagram account.

Career Beginnings

In 2015, Cardi B became part of the VH1 reality show “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” marking her debut in its sixth season. Throughout her time on the series, she amassed a considerable following, with Jezebel labeling her as the standout star of that season. After two seasons, she announced her departure in December 2016 to concentrate on her emerging music career.

Music Career

November 2015 saw Cardi B make her first musical appearance, before she revealed her exit from “Love & Hip Hop.” She collaborated with Shaggy on a remix of his hit “Boom Boom,” featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan. The following month, she made her music video debut with “Cheap Ass Weave,” a rendition of Lady Leshurr’s “Queen’s Speech 4.” In March 2016, Cardi B released her initial substantial project, a mixtape titled “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1.” Furthermore, she contributed to the 2016 compilation album “Underestimated: The Album,” which included collaborations with other KSR Group talents like HoodCelebrityy, SwiftOnDemand, Cashflow Harlem, and Josh X. During this time, she continued to enhance her profile through guest appearances on programs such as “Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne” and “Kocktails with Khloe,” hosted by Khloe Kardashian.

February 2017 marked a significant turning point for Cardi B as she signed with the prominent record label Atlantic Records. Just a month earlier, she had released her second mixtape, “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2” (January 2017). At the 2017 BET Awards, she earned nominations for Best New Artist and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, although she did not win. Nevertheless, she performed at the BET Awards Afterparty show and was later featured on the cover of The Fader’s July/August 2017 issue.

On June 16, 2017, Cardi B launched her commercial debut single “Bodak Yellow” through Atlantic Records. To promote this release, she made appearances on “The Wendy Williams Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” As the single ascended the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 2017, Cardi B became the first female rapper to achieve this feat with a solo track since Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” in 1998. The New York Times hailed “Bodak Yellow” as “the rap anthem of the summer,” and it received a septuple platinum certification from the RIAA. Additionally, the track was nominated for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 60^th Grammy Awards and won Single of the Year at the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards.

In April 2018, Cardi B released her debut studio album, “Invasion of Privacy,” which was met with critical acclaim. The album achieved the number one spot in the United States, making Cardi B the first female…

“`artist to chart 13 entries at once on the Billboard Hot 100, with each track from the album making it onto the April 21 chart. By October 2018, it received a double platinum certification from the RIAA. “Invasion of Privacy” was celebrated as the best album of the year by both Time and Rolling Stone magazine, and additionally, Time included Cardi B in their annual list of the 100 most influential people globally.

Significant collaborations featuring Cardi B include “No Limit” (2017) alongside G-Eazy and ASAP Rocky, “MotorSport” (2017) with Migos and Nicki Minaj, “Girls Like You” (2018) in partnership with Maroon 5, “Taki Taki” (2018) with DJ Snake, “Tomorrow 2” (2022) featuring GloRilla, “Shake It” (2022) with Kay Flock, “Put It on da Floor Again” (2023) alongside Latto, “Jealousy” (2023) with Offset, and “Point Me 2” (2023) with FendiDa Rappa.

In December 2022, Cardi B performed privately for 35 minutes at the Miami Art Basel, earning $1 million for the event.

Other Creative Pursuits

Business Ventures and Endorsements

Cardi B first gained attention in endorsements through her 2016 partnership with New York lingerie brand Romantic Depot. Her promotional ads for the brand aired on radio and cable television. She has since collaborated with various other brands, including MAC Cosmetics, Gypsy Sport, Reebok, and Pepsi. In November 2018, she launched a clothing line with fast fashion retailer Fashion Nova.

In 2022, Cardi B took on the role of creative director for Playboy magazine. Subsequently, in February 2023, she and Offset collaborated with McDonald’s to introduce the Cardi B and Offset meal for launch on Valentine’s Day.

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Personal Life

In early 2017, Cardi B started a public relationship with rapper Offset from the hip-hop group Migos. The engagement took place in October of the same year during the Power 99 Powerhouse concert. However, TMZ uncovered in 2018 details from their marriage license, revealing that the couple had secretly wed in September 2017, which Cardi B later confirmed on social media. Their daughter was born in July 2018. After several separations and reconciliations, the couple welcomed a son in September 2021. On their marriage’s fifth anniversary, Cardi B announced plans for an official wedding. However, in December 2023, she publicly stated their relationship was over. On August 1, 2024, news emerged about Cardi filing for divorce from Offset.

In September 2022, Cardi B made a surprise visit to her former elementary school in the Bronx, donating $100,000 to support the institution.

Real Estate

The couple acquired a mansion in December 2019.Located in Buckhead, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, the mansion was listed for $5.79 million but purchased for $5.5 million. Initially, the property was placed on the market for $10 million in 2017. Below is a video tour of the estate:

Net Worth History of Cardi B

• On January 12, 2016, Cardi B was first recorded in Celebrity Net Worth with $400 thousand.
• As of February 9, 2017, her net worth was updated to $1.5 million, and later to $4 million on September 25, 2017.
• August 2018 saw her net worth revised to $8 million, which increased to $12 million in May 2019.
• Following earnings of $28 million (before taxes) from October 2018 to October 2019, her net worth was adjusted to $22 million.
• By the end of 2021, her net worth reached $40 million.
• In mid-2024, it was noted that Cardi’s net worth had doubled to $80 million.