Cardi B Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Cardi B’s Net Worth?

An American rapper, producer, reality television star, activist, and entrepreneur, Cardi B boasts a net worth of $80 million. This figure encompasses an estimated $50 million value for her music catalog rights, a number projected to grow significantly over time.

Initially rising to fame as a Vine and Instagram personality, Cardi B became a regular cast member on the VH1 reality series “Love & Hip: New York” from 2015 to 2017. The trajectory of her career skyrocketed in 2017 with the massive success of her single “Bodak Yellow,” which achieved diamond status. Notably, she is the first female rapper to have multiple RIAA diamond-certified songs. Her studio album “Invasion of Privacy,” released in 2018, shattered several streaming records, attained triple platinum status, and earned Cardi the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Beyond her musical accomplishments, Cardi shines as a social media powerhouse with over 169 million followers on Instagram, more than 7 billion streams on YouTube, 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 Trinidadian mother, and she has seven siblings, notably her sister, Hennessy Carolina. After completing her education at Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology, she began a career in stripping at 19, describing it as a transformative experience: “[Stripping] really saved me from a lot of things. When I started stripping I went back to school.” She later enrolled in the Borough of Manhattan Community College, eventually dropping out.

The stage name “Cardi B” originated from Bacardi, the rum brand that served as her former nickname. Her rise to notoriety began in 2013 through several viral videos 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 television series “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” marking her debut in season six. On the show, she quickly gained a substantial fan base, with Jezebel dubbing her the breakout star of that season. Following two seasons, she declared in December 2016 her decision to leave the show to dedicate her efforts to her burgeoning music career.

Music Career

Before revealing her departure from “Love & Hip Hop,” Cardi B made her musical debut in November 2015, being featured on singer Shaggy’s remix of the single “Boom Boom,” alongside Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan. Her first music video, “Cheap Ass Weave,” a rendition of rapper Lady Leshurr’s “Queen’s Speech 4,” followed in December 2015. In March 2016, Cardi B released her first significant project, the mixtape titled “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1.” She also appeared on the 2016 compilation album “Underestimated: The Album,” a collaborative effort with fellow KSR Group artists including HoodCelebrityy, SwiftOnDemand, Cashflow Harlem, and Josh X. Throughout this period, Cardi B expanded her profile and audience through appearances on shows like “Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne” and “Kocktails with Khloe,” hosted by Khloe Kardashian.

February 2017 marked her significant breakthrough when she signed a recording contract with the prominent Atlantic Records. Just the month prior, she had released her second mixtape, “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2” (January 2017). At the 2017 BET Awards, she received nominations for Best New Artist and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, though she did not win, she performed at the BET Awards Afterparty. Soon after, she graced the cover of The Fader’s Summer Music issue for July/August 2017.

On June 16, 2017, Cardi B launched her commercial debut single, “Bodak Yellow,” under Atlantic Records. To promote the track, she performed on platforms such as “The Wendy Williams Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” As “Bodak Yellow” steadily ascended the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 2017, she made history as the first female rapper to achieve this milestone with a solo single since Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” in 1998. The song was hailed by an editor at The New York Times as “the rap anthem of the summer,” and it was certified septuple platinum by the RIAA. Additionally, it garnered nominations for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 60^th Grammy Awards and took home the award for 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 critical acclaim, reaching number one in the United States and marking Cardi B as the first female artist to…

on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first artist to achieve 13 simultaneous entries, as every song from the album appeared on the chart dated April 21. The album received double platinum certification from the RIAA in October 2018. Both Time and Rolling Stone magazines recognized “Invasion of Privacy” as the best album of the year, while Time featured Cardi B in their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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

In December 2022, Cardi B performed a private set in Miami Art Basel, earning $1 million for a 35-minute performance.

Other Creative Pursuits

Cardi B made her film debut in “Hustlers” in 2019, a project that received praise from critics. She also participated in the film “F9,” released by Universal Pictures on May 22, 2020. Confirmed as a judge for the Netflix series “Rhythm + Flow,” alongside Chance the Rapper and T.I., Cardi B saw this show premiere on October 9, 2019. In 2020, she launched her series, “Cardi Tries,” on Facebook Messenger, which ran for three successful seasons.

Business Ventures and Endorsements

Her first endorsement deal in 2016 was with New York lingerie brand Romantic Depot, featuring advertisements across radio and cable television. Additional partnerships include collaborations with MAC Cosmetics, Gypsy Sport, Reebok, and Pepsi. In November 2018, Cardi B unveiled a clothing collection in collaboration with the fast-fashion brand Fashion Nova.

As of 2022, Cardi B took on the role of creative director for Playboy magazine. In February 2023, she and Offset teamed up with McDonald’s to promote the Cardi B and Offset meal, launched on Valentine’s Day.

Personal Life

Beginning in early 2017, Cardi B began a public relationship with rapper Offset from the hip-hop group Migos. The engagement was announced in October of the same year when Offset proposed during the Power 99 Powerhouse concert, though TMZ disclosed in 2018 that their marriage license showed they wed secretly in September 2017. Cardi B later confirmed this fact on social media. Their daughter was born in July 2018. After multiple breakups and reconciliations, they welcomed their second child, a boy, in September 2021. To celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary, Cardi B revealed intentions for an official wedding. In December 2023, she announced on social media that her relationship with Offset had ended. On August 1, 2024, it was reported that Cardi filed for divorce from Offset.

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

Real Estate

In December 2019, the couple purchased a mansion

In Buckhead, a suburb located in Atlanta, Georgia, a mansion was listed for $5.79 million, while the purchase price was $5.5 million. Back in 2017, this property had an asking price of $10 million. A video tour of the mansion can be found below:

History of Cardi B’s Net Worth

• On January 12, 2016, Cardi B was first documented on Celebrity Net Worth with a valuation of $400 thousand.
• Her net worth saw an increase to $1.5 million on February 9, 2017, and was further updated to $4 million on September 25, 2017.
• In August 2018, her worth escalated to $8 million, while in May 2019, it reached $12 million.
• After garnering $28 million (pre-tax) between October 2018 and October 2019, her net worth climbed to $22 million.
• As of the end of 2021, Cardi’s worth was reported at $40 million.
• By mid-2024, Cardi’s net worth had risen to $80 million, effectively doubling.