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 TV star, activist, and entrepreneur. Included in her $80 million net worth is an estimated valuation of $50 million for her music catalog rights, a figure expected to grow significantly in the future.

Initially gaining fame as a Vine and Instagram personality, Cardi B became a prominent cast member on the VH1 reality series “Love & Hip: New York” from 2015 to 2017. The pivotal moment in her career occurred in 2017 when her single “Bodak Yellow” achieved remarkable success, going diamond. She made history as the only female rapper with multiple songs certified diamond by the RIAA. Her debut studio album “Invasion of Privacy,” released in 2018, shattered several streaming records, achieved triple platinum status, and earned her a Grammy for Best Rap Album. Beyond her music career, Cardi has established herself as a social media superstar, boasting over 169 million Instagram followers, more than 7 billion YouTube streams, over 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and upwards of 22 million TikTok followers.

Early Life

Born on October 11, 1992, in Manhattan, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar was raised in The Bronx, New York City. She is the daughter of a Dominican father and a Trinidadian mother, and she has seven siblings, including her well-known sister, Hennessy Carolina. After attending Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology, Cardi B began her journey as a stripper at 19, which she described as a beneficial experience: “[Stripping] really saved me from a lot of things. When I started stripping I went back to school.” Later, she enrolled at the Borough of Manhattan Community College but eventually withdrew.

Her stage name “Cardi B” is derived from Bacardi, a rum brand, which was her nickname in the past. In 2013, she began to gain recognition and fame through a series of viral videos shared on platforms like Vine and Instagram.

Career Beginnings

In 2015, Cardi B became a member of the VH1 reality television series “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” making her debut in the show’s sixth season. She rapidly acquired a significant fanbase on the show, with Jezebel recognizing her as the breakout star of that season. After two seasons, in December 2016, she announced her departure from the series to concentrate on her emerging music career.

Music Career

Prior to her exit from “Love & Hip Hop,” Cardi B made her musical debut in November 2015, featuring on a remix of Shaggy’s single “Boom Boom” with Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan. In December 2015, she marked her music video debut with “Cheap Ass Weave,” a take on rapper Lady Leshurr’s “Queen’s Speech 4.” By March 2016, Cardi B had released her first full-length project, the mixtape “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1.” She also contributed to the 2016 compilation album “Underestimated: The Album,” collaborating with other KSR Group artists including HoodCelebrityy, SwiftOnDemand, Cashflow Harlem, and Josh X. During this time, she continued to gain recognition through appearances on programs like “Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne” and Khloe Kardashian’s “Kocktails with Khloe.”

February 2017 marked her significant breakthrough as she signed a recording deal with the prominent label Atlantic Records. The prior month, she had released her second mixtape, “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2” (Jan. 2017). Although nominated for Best New Artist and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the 2017 BET Awards, she did not win. Nevertheless, she performed at the BET Awards Afterparty and later graced the cover of The Fader’s Summer Music issue in July/August 2017.

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

Cardi B’s debut studio album, “Invasion of Privacy,” was released to critical acclaim in April 2018. The album peaked at number one in the United States, making Cardi B the first female…

“`artist to simultaneously chart 13 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, with each song from the album making its debut on the April 21 chart. The album was awarded double platinum certification by the RIAA in October 2018. Both Time and Rolling Stone magazine recognized “Invasion of Privacy” as the best album of the year, while Time also listed Cardi B among their annual selection of the 100 most influential people worldwide.

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

In December 2022, Cardi B made $1 million performing a private show lasting 35 minutes during the Miami Art Basel.

Other Creative Pursuits

Cardi B made her film debut in the critically acclaimed movie “Hustlers,” released in 2019. She also participated in the film “F9,” which Universal Pictures launched on May 22, 2020. Alongside Chance the Rapper and T.I., Cardi B was announced as a judge for the Netflix talent competition series “Rhythm + Flow,” premiering October 9, 2019. In 2020, she launched her web series “Cardi Tries” on Facebook Messenger, which aired for three seasons.

Business Ventures and Endorsements

Her initial endorsement deal was established in 2016 with the New York lingerie retailer Romantic Depot, where her advertisements appeared on both radio and cable television. Other collaborations have included brands such as MAC Cosmetics, Gypsy Sport, Reebok, and Pepsi. In November 2018, she debuted a clothing line in partnership with fast-fashion brand Fashion Nova.

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

Personal Life

Beginning in early 2017, Cardi B started her public relationship with rapper Offset, a member of the hip-hop group Migos. The couple became publicly engaged in October of that year when Offset proposed during the Power 99 Powerhouse concert, though TMZ later reported in 2018 that their marriage license revealed they had secretly wed in September 2017. Cardi B verified this information through social media. She welcomed their first daughter in July 2018. After several separations and reconciliations, they had their second child, a son, in September 2021. On the fifth anniversary of their marriage, Cardi B shared plans for an official wedding. In December 2023, she announced on social media that she and Offset had parted ways. On August 1, 2024, it was disclosed that Cardi had initiated divorce proceedings against Offset.

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

Real Estate

In December 2019, the couple acquired a mansionIn Buckhead, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, a mansion that was listed at $5.79 million was acquired for $5.5 million. The property had been listed for $10 million back in 2017. Take a look at this video tour of the residence:

History of Cardi B’s Net Worth

• On January 12, 2016, Cardi B was introduced to Celebrity Net Worth with an estimated net worth of $400 thousand.
• Her net worth saw an increase to $1.5 million on February 9, 2017, and subsequently to $4 million on September 25, 2017.
• As of August 2018, Cardi B’s net worth reached $8 million, and by May 2019, it climbed to $12 million.
• After earning $28 million (prior to taxes) from October 2018 to October 2019, her net worth adjusted to $22 million.
• By the conclusion of 2021, Cardi B’s net worth was documented at $40 million.
• By mid-2024, her net worth had experienced a twofold increase, amounting to $80 million.