Cardi B Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Cardi B’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $80 million, Cardi B, an American rapper, producer, reality television star, activist, and entrepreneur, stands out. Her net worth comprises an estimated $50 million valuation from her music catalog rights, a figure likely to see considerable growth in the future.

Initially gaining fame as a celebrity on Vine and Instagram, Cardi B was a regular on the VH1 reality series “Love & Hip: New York” from 2015 to 2017. The remarkable success of her 2017 single “Bodak Yellow” propelled her career to new heights, with the track achieving diamond status. Notably, she is the only female rapper to have multiple RIAA diamond-certified songs. Her 2018 studio album “Invasion of Privacy” shattered various streaming records, attained triple platinum status, and earned her a Grammy for Best Rap Album. Beyond her musical achievements, Cardi is a massive force on social media, boasting over 169 million Instagram followers, upwards of 7 billion streams on YouTube, over 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and more than 22 million fans on TikTok.

Early Life

Born on October 11, 1992, in Manhattan and raised in The Bronx, New York City, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar is the daughter of a Dominican father and a Trinidadian mother. She has seven siblings, with her sister Hennessy Carolina being the most recognized. After completing her education at Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology, Cardi B began her career in stripping at 19, reflecting positively on the experience: “[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” originated from Bacardi, a rum brand, which was her previous nickname. In 2013, she started gaining attention and popularity through several viral videos shared on platforms like Vine and her Instagram profile.

Career Beginnings

In 2015, Cardi B became a member of the cast for the VH1 reality show “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” making her debut during its sixth season. She quickly established a significant following, with Jezebel highlighting her as the standout star of that season. After completing two seasons, she declared in December 2016 her decision to exit the series in order to concentrate on her emerging music career.

Music Career

Before announcing her departure from “Love & Hip Hop,” Cardi B made her initial musical appearance in November 2015. She was included in a remix of Shaggy’s hit “Boom Boom,” featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan. Her first music video surfaced in December 2015, titled “Cheap Ass Weave,” a reinterpretation of Lady Leshurr’s “Queen’s Speech 4.” In March 2016, she introduced her first major project, the mixtape “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1.” Additionally, she appeared on the 2016 compilation album “Underestimated: The Album,” created in collaboration with fellow KSR Group artists HoodCelebrityy, Cashflow Harlem, SwiftOnDemand, and Josh X. Throughout this time, Cardi B enhanced her public profile and fanbase through appearances on programs like “Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne” and Khloe Kardashian’s “Kocktails with Khloe.”

Her significant breakthrough emerged in February 2017 when she secured a recording agreement with the well-known Atlantic Records. Just the month prior, she released her second mixtape, “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2” (Jan. 2017). Although she was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the 2017 BET Awards, she did not take home any awards. However, she did perform at the afterparty for the BET Awards. Following this, she graced the cover of The Fader’s Summer Music issue for July/August 2017.

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

Released in April 2018, Cardi B’s debut studio album, “Invasion of Privacy,” received universal acclaim. The album achieved the top spot in the United States, marking a notable milestone in Cardi B’s career as the first female…

“`artist achieved the milestone of charting 13 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously, with every song from the album making the April 21 chart. By October 2018, it received double platinum certification from the RIAA. Both Time and Rolling Stone magazines recognized “Invasion of Privacy” as the best album of the year, and Time also featured Cardi B in their annual list of the 100 most influential people worldwide.

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

In December 2022, Cardi B received $1 million for a 35-minute exclusive performance during the Miami Art Basel.

Other Creative Pursuits

Cardi B made her film debut in the critically acclaimed 2019 movie “Hustlers.” Additionally, she contributed to the film “F9,” which was released by Universal Pictures on May 22, 2020. Cardi B was also confirmed as a judge, alongside Chance the Rapper and T.I., on the Netflix competition and talent search series “Rhythm + Flow,” which debuted on October 9, 2019. In 2020, she launched her web series “Cardi Tries” through Facebook Messenger, which spanned three seasons.

Business Ventures and Endorsements

Cardi B’s inaugural endorsement deal kicked off with her 2016 campaign for the New York lingerie retailer Romantic Depot, with her advertisements airing on radio and cable TV. She has also collaborated with brands like MAC Cosmetics, Gypsy Sport, Reebok, and Pepsi. In November 2018, she launched a clothing line with the fast-fashion brand Fashion Nova.

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

Personal Life

Cardi B started dating rapper Offset, a member of Migos, in early 2017. The couple announced their engagement in October of that year, after Offset proposed at the Power 99 Powerhouse concert; however, TMZ reported in 2018 that their marriage license indicated a secret wedding took place in September 2017. Cardi B later confirmed this detail on social media. Their daughter was born in July 2018, and after several breakups and reconciliations, they welcomed a son together in September 2021. On their marriage’s fifth anniversary, Cardi B revealed plans for an official wedding. In December 2023, she confirmed via social media that she and Offset had separated. On August 1, 2024, it became known that Cardi had filed for divorce from Offset.

In September 2022, Cardi B made a generous surprise donation of $100,000 to her former elementary school in the Bronx.

Real Estate

In December 2019, the couple purchased a mansionLocated in Buckhead, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, the mansion was originally listed at $5.79 million. Eventually, it was purchased for $5.5 million. In the year 2017, the house had a listing price of $10 million. Below is a video tour of the property:

Cardi B Net Worth History

• On January 12, 2016, Cardi B was first recorded by Celebrity Net Worth with a net worth of $400 thousand.
• Her net worth saw an increase to $1.5 million on February 9, 2017, followed by another update to $4 million on September 25, 2017.
• By August 2018, her net worth rose to $8 million, and in May 2019, it further increased to $12 million.
• Having earned $28 million (before taxes) from October 2018 to October 2019, her net worth was updated to $22 million.
• At the end of 2021, Cardi’s net worth had reached $40 million.
• As of the middle of 2024, Cardi’s net worth had doubled, reaching $80 million.