Cardi B

Cardi B is a rapper and songwriter from The Bronx who broke into mainstream hip-hop with her candid lyrics and energetic flow. She was born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar on October 11, 1992, in New York City, U.S. Rising from viral social media fame, she became a defining voice of 2010s rap, earning a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for Invasion of Privacy in 2019. Her collaborations with artists like Megan Thee Stallion and Offset showcase her versatility, while her unapologetic persona highlights her roots in Bronx street culture. Her relevance traces back to how she transforms personal storytelling into broader cultural moments, often sparking viral conversations that extend beyond music. Fans appreciate her unfiltered authenticity and the way she blends humor, confrontation, and empowerment, making each release feel like an event that resonates across digital platforms and hip-hop communities.

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Cardi B Admits Celibacy Tour Faux Pas, Says She 'Went Back to Some Bullsh*t'

The rapper copped to having a romantic stumble following her record-breaking Little Miss Drama tour, but said she left the situation fast.

Will Lavin3 days ago
Clara Almanzár, Cardi B, and Toni Braxton
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Cardi B Says Her Mom Has Become 'Insufferable' After Viral Toni Braxton Comparisons

Clara Almánzar is reportedly "so gassed up and happy" after fans online said she's a dead ringer for the R&B legend.

Trey Alston4 days ago
Cardi B with long blonde hair and a snake-patterned top poses confidently against a dark background.
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Cardi B Says She'll Kick Her Sons Out if They Get a Girl Pregnant: ‘Learn How to Be a Man'

Cardi explained what rules and expectations she has for her children when they begin dating.

Alex Ocho4 days ago
Cardi B is seen leaving a Chanel store during Day Four of Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026/2027 on July 09, 2026 in Paris, France.
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Cardi B Says She's Been Dealing With 'Insane' Baby Mamas Since Her 20s

Her comments come shortly after she was spotted dining in Venice, Italy, with Nigerian-German soccer star Maduka Okoye.

Joe Price4 days ago
Cardi B with bright yellow curly hair, wearing a black corset with silver rings, smiles on stage against a blue background.
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Cardi B Responds to Fans Who 'Want Her to Be Single': 'The P*ssy Needs Love Too'

Cardi also explained how selective she is about the men she chooses to date.

Alex Ocho5 days ago
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US rapper Cardi B attends the Robert Wun Women Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection as part of the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, on July 8, 2026.
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Cardi B Says She Feels Like She's 'Being Stalked On Some Princess Diana S**t'

The Grammy winner called for privacy in an urgent plea to her Bardi Gang fanbase.

Cardi B is seen outside Jean Paul Gauthier during Day Three of Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026/2027 on July 08, 2026 in Paris, France.
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Cardi B Says She's 'Hip-Hop’s Britney Spears'

"You gotta take the good with the bad—it is what it is," she said of being a media darling.

Kris Seavers7 days ago
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Cardi B and Nigerian Soccer Star Maduka Okoye Seen Having Dinner in Venice

The two were all smiles while attending an elaborate dinner in St. Regis.

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JT Says She's 'Too Pretty' for Rap Beef: 'I'm So Tired of Fighting in That Space'

The rapper believes that beef among women in rap have created a "dark energy" in the genre.

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Cardi B Tells Fan to 'Cut' Speculation About Her Hypothetical 'Favorite Child'

The 'Am I the Drama?' rejected the notion that she has a favorite among her four children.

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 03: Cardi B speaks onstage during the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 03, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Cardi B Says Latinos, Caribbean People Can 'Thrive' Because of the Sacrifices of African-Americans

Cardi B praised participants in the civil rights movement for their fight for equality.

Complex Staff23 days ago
Cardi B performing on stage with bright red hair, wearing a colorful, intricate outfit. She's energetically dancing with backup dancers.
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Cardi B Recalls Joining the Bloods as Teen, Says She Stays ‘Clean as a Whistle’ Now

During a recent session on X Spaces, Cardi B confirms she joined a gang as a teen.

Trey Alston24 days ago
Cardi B performing in a striking red outfit with silver accents and two-tone hair on stage.
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Cardi B Awarded $60,000 From Tasha K Over Posts Allegedly Related To Offset and Stefon Diggs

Cardi B has secured another court win over Tasha K, who agreed to pay $60,000 after violating terms tied to their ongoing legal dispute.

Alex Ocho25 days ago
Cardi B accepts the Best Female Hip Hop Artist award onstage at the BET Awards 2026 held at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Cardi B Calls Early LA Nightclub Closings 'Trash:' 'Petition for the Clubs to Finish At 3 A.M.'

"I only got two shots in me at 2 a.m. Like, come on now.”

Complex Staff27 days ago
Cardi B performs onstage during the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Cardi B Keeps BIA Beef Alive With 2026 BET Awards Performance

Cardi B performed "Pretty and Petty" during her performance at the 2026 BET Awards.

Joe Price28 days ago
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Cardi B and Doechii
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2026 BET Awards Performances: Cardi B, Doechii, Nas, Queen Latifah, and More

Druski hosted the ceremony live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

tara mahadevan29 days ago
Keke Palmer and Druski
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Keke Palmer Tells Druski BET Was 'Tripping' When Asking Him to Host: 'This Should Have Been My Gig'

“Why the hell would they have you host?" Palmer asked the comedian at the BET Awards.

tara mahadevan29 days ago

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