Cardi B Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Cardi B’s Net Worth?

An American rapper, producer, reality television personality, activist, and entrepreneur, Cardi B boasts a net worth of $80 million. This wealth includes an estimated valuation of $50 million related to her music catalog rights, a figure likely to increase substantially over time.

Initially gaining fame as a Vine and Instagram star, Cardi B became a regular cast member on VH1’s reality show “Love & Hip: New York” between 2015 and 2017. Her career skyrocketed in 2017 with the release of her hit single “Bodak Yellow,” which went diamond. She is distinguished as the only female rapper with multiple RIAA diamond-certified tracks. Her 2018 studio album “Invasion of Privacy” shattered several streaming records, achieved triple platinum status, and earned her a Grammy for Best Rap Album. Beyond her musical success, Cardi is a social media powerhouse, amassing over 169 million followers on Instagram, 7+ billion YouTube streams, over 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and more than 22 million followers on TikTok.

Early Life

Born on October 11, 1992, in Manhattan, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar grew up in The Bronx, New York City. She is the child of a Dominican father and a Trinidadian mother, having seven siblings, the most notable being her sister, Hennessy Carolina. After her time at Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology, Cardi B began her stripping career at 19, describing it as a beneficial experience: “[Stripping] really saved me from a lot of things. When I started stripping, I went back to school.” She briefly attended the Borough of Manhattan Community College before deciding to drop out.

The stage name “Cardi B” stems from a variation of Bacardi, a rum brand that served as her former nickname. In 2013, Cardi B began to attract attention and gain popularity after several of her videos went viral on social media platforms such as Vine and Instagram.

Career Beginnings

In 2015, Cardi B became part of the cast of VH1’s reality television series “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” marking her debut in the sixth season. She quickly amassed a significant fan base, with Jezebel recognizing her as the breakout star of that season. After two seasons, on December 2016, she declared her departure from the show to concentrate on advancing her burgeoning music career.

Music Career

Cardi B made her musical debut in November 2015, just before announcing her exit from “Love & Hip Hop.” She collaborated on the remix of Shaggy’s single “Boom Boom,” featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan. Her music video launch occurred in December 2015 with “Cheap Ass Weave,” a rendition of rapper Lady Leshurr’s “Queen’s Speech 4.” In March 2016, she released her first significant project, a mixtape titled “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1.” Additionally, she appeared on the 2016 compilation album “Underestimated: The Album,” a joint effort with KSR Group artists HoodCelebrityy, SwiftOnDemand, Cashflow Harlem, and Josh X. During this time, Cardi B continued to grow her personal brand and fan base through television appearances on shows like “Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne” and the Kardashian-hosted “Kocktails with Khloe.”

Her significant breakthrough transpired in February 2017 when she signed with Atlantic Records, a prominent record label. Just prior to this, 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 but did not win. Nonetheless, her performance at the BET Awards Afterparty showcased her talent. 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,” in collaboration with Atlantic Records. To promote the track, she made appearances on “The Wendy Williams Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” As the song ascended the charts and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 2017, Cardi B made history as the first female rapper to achieve this feat with a solo single since Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” in 1998. Lauded by a New York Times editor as “the rap anthem of the summer,” “Bodak Yellow” attained septuple platinum certification from the RIAA. It also garnered nominations 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.

The debut studio album of Cardi B, titled “Invasion of Privacy,” was released in April 2018 to rave reviews. The album quickly reached number one in the United States, establishing Cardi B as the first female…artist who charted 13 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously, with every song from the album making it onto the chart dated April 21. The album received a 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, and Time included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people globally.

Among the notable collaborations Cardi B has participated in are “No Limit” (2017) featuring G-Eazy and ASAP Rocky, “MotorSport” (2017) with Migos and Nicki Minaj, “Girls Like You” (2018) alongside 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) in collaboration with Latto, “Jealousy” (2023) featuring Offset, and “Point Me 2” (2023) alongside FendiDa Rappa.

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

Other Creative Pursuits

Her film debut occurred in the 2019 highly praised movie “Hustlers.” She also took part in the film “F9,” which Universal Pictures released on May 22, 2020. Cardi B was confirmed as a judge alongside Chance the Rapper and T.I. for the Netflix talent search series “Rhythm + Flow,” which premiered on October 9, 2019. In 2020, she launched her web series, “Cardi Tries,” on Facebook Messenger, which continued for three seasons.

Business Ventures and Endorsements

The first endorsement deal Cardi B entered was her campaign with the New York lingerie chain Romantic Depot in 2016, which featured ads on radio and cable TV. Other collaborations include partnerships with brands like MAC Cosmetics, Gypsy Sport, Reebok, and Pepsi. She released a clothing collection with the fast fashion brand Fashion Nova in November 2018.

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

Personal Life

Cardi B began her public relationship with rapper Offset from the group Migos in early 2017. The couple announced their engagement in October of that year after Offset proposed during the Power 99 Powerhouse concert, although TMZ later revealed that a marriage license indicated they married secretly in September 2017. Cardi B confirmed this on social media. Their daughter was born in July 2018. After several breakups and reconciliations, they welcomed their son in September 2021. On their fifth wedding anniversary, Cardi B announced plans for an official wedding. However, in December 2023, she confirmed via social media that she and Offset had separated. On August 1, 2024, it became public that Cardi had filed for divorce from Offset.

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

Real Estate

In December 2019, the couple acquired a mansionIn Atlanta, Georgia’s Buckhead neighborhood, a mansion was listed for $5.79 million, but the purchasing price was $5.5 million. In 2017, the property had a listing price of $10 million. Take a look at this video tour of the estate:

History of Cardi B’s Net Worth

• On January 12, 2016, Cardi B’s net worth was first recorded on Celebrity Net Worth at $400 thousand.
• Her net worth saw an increase to $1.5 million on February 9, 2017, and then it was updated to $4 million on September 25, 2017.
• In August 2018, her net worth grew to $8 million, followed by an update to $12 million in May 2019.
• Following earnings of $28 million (before taxes) from October 2018 to October 2019, her net worth was revised to $22 million.
• As of the end of 2021, Cardi’s net worth stood at $40 million.
• By mid-2024, Cardi’s net worth had increased to $80 million.