Cardi B Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Cardi B’s Net Worth?

Cardi B, an American rapper, producer, reality television personality, activist, and entrepreneur, boasts a net worth of $80 million. This figure includes an estimated valuation of $50 million for her music catalog rights, a number that has the potential to rise significantly in the future.

She gained initial fame as a celebrity on Vine and Instagram. From 2015 to 2017, Cardi B was a regular cast member on the VH1 reality show “Love & Hip: New York.” However, it was the release of her hit single “Bodak Yellow” in 2017 that catapulted her career to new heights. This song achieved diamond certification, making her the only female rapper with multiple RIAA diamond-certified songs. Her 2018 studio album “Invasion of Privacy” shattered numerous streaming records, achieved triple platinum status, and earned her the Grammy for Best Rap Album. Beyond music, Cardi has established herself as a giant on social media, amassing over 169 million followers on Instagram, more than 7 billion streams on YouTube, over 30 million monthly Spotify listeners, 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, and she has seven siblings, her sister Hennessy Carolina being the most recognized. After completing her studies at Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology, Cardi B began her career as a stripper at the age of 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.” Following this, she attended the Borough of Manhattan Community College but eventually dropped out.

The stage name “Cardi B” was inspired by Bacardi, the rum brand, which was a nickname she once had. In 2013, she started to gain attention and popularity with several videos that went viral on social media platforms like Vine and Instagram.

Career Beginnings

In 2015, Cardi B became part of the VH1 reality television series “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” making her debut during its sixth season. She quickly amassed a considerable fan base, with Jezebel deeming her the standout star of that season. Following two seasons, she declared her departure from the show in December 2016 to devote her time to pursuing a music career.

Music Career

Her musical journey began in November 2015, prior to her exit announcement from “Love & Hip Hop.” Cardi B was featured on a remix of the single “Boom Boom” by singer Shaggy, alongside Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan. December 2015 marked her music video debut with “Cheap Ass Weave,” which was her interpretation of rapper Lady Leshurr’s “Queen’s Speech 4.” The release of her first major project, the mixtape “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1,” took place in March 2016. Additionally, she was part of the 2016 compilation album “Underestimated: The Album,” collaborating with fellow KSR Group artists like HoodCelebrityy, SwiftOnDemand, Cashflow Harlem, and Josh X. Throughout this time, Cardi B further established her presence and gained a following by appearing on programs like “Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne” and Khloe Kardashian’s “Kocktails with Khloe.”

February 2017 marked a significant turning point when she signed a recording contract with the well-known Atlantic Records. Just a month earlier, she had released her second mixtape, “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2” (January 2017). Though nominated for Best New Artist and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the 2017 BET Awards, she did not win; however, she did perform during the BET Awards Afterparty. Following this, she graced the cover of The Fader’s Summer Music July/August 2017 issue.

On June 16, 2017, Cardi B unveiled her debut commercial single “Bodak Yellow” through Atlantic Records. She promoted the track by making appearances on “The Wendy Williams Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” As the single steadily ascended the charts, it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in September 2017, making Cardi B the first female rapper to achieve this milestone with a solo single since Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” in 1998. Recognized by an editor from The New York Times as “the rap anthem of the summer,” “Bodak Yellow” received a septuple platinum certification from the RIAA. It 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.

Cardi B released her debut studio album, “Invasion of Privacy,” in April 2018, which was met with critical acclaim. The album climbed to number one in the United States, making her the first female…

artist charted 13 entries at the same time on the Billboard Hot 100, with every track from the album making its debut on the chart dated April 21. The RIAA certified it double platinum in October 2018. Both Time and Rolling Stone magazines recognized “Invasion of Privacy” as the year’s best album, while Time also featured Cardi B in their annual list of the 100 most influential people globally.

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

In December 2022, Cardi B earned $1 million for a private performance lasting 35 minutes at the Miami Art Basel.

Other Creative Pursuits

The film debut of Cardi B occurred in the 2019 movie “Hustlers,” which garnered critical acclaim. She also appeared in the film “F9,” which Universal Pictures released on May 22, 2020. Cardi B was confirmed as a judge on the Netflix competition and talent search series “Rhythm + Flow,” alongside Chance the Rapper and T.I., which premiered on October 9, 2019. In 2020, she launched her web series “Cardi Tries” via Facebook Messenger, which ran for three seasons.

Business Ventures and Endorsements

The New York lingerie chain Romantic Depot marked Cardi B’s first endorsement deal in 2016, with her advertisements airing on radio and cable television. She has also partnered with MAC Cosmetics, Gypsy Sport, Reebok, and Pepsi. In November 2018, she launched a clothing collection with the fast fashion brand Fashion Nova.

In 2022, Cardi B took on the role of creative director for Playboy magazine. By February 2023, she and Offset announced their collaboration with McDonald’s for the Cardi B and Offset meal, set to launch on Valentine’s Day.

Personal Life

In early 2017, Cardi B publicly began her relationship with rapper Offset from the hip-hop group Migos. Their engagement took place in October of that year, when Offset proposed during the Power 99 Powerhouse concert, although TMZ reported in 2018 that their marriage license showed they had secretly married in September 2017. Cardi B later confirmed this news on social media. She welcomed their daughter in July 2018. After several separations and reconciliations, the couple had their second child, a boy, in September 2021. On the fifth anniversary of their marriage, plans for an official wedding were announced by Cardi B. In December 2023, Cardi confirmed via social media that she and Offset had split. On August 1, 2024, news broke that Cardi had filed for divorce from 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 mansionLocated in Buckhead, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, the mansion was on the market for $5.79 million. Ultimately, they purchased it for $5.5 million. In 2017, the house had an asking price of $10 million. Take a look at the video tour of the property:

History of Cardi B’s Net Worth

• On January 12, 2016, Cardi B was first recorded on 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 was further updated to $4 million on September 25, 2017.
• August 2018 marked a new update for her net worth at $8 million, which was later adjusted to $12 million in May 2019.
• Following earnings of $28 million (pre-tax) between October 2018 and October 2019, her net worth was revised to $22 million.
• By the close of 2021, her net worth had reached $40 million.
• In the middle of 2024, it was reported that Cardi’s net worth had doubled, totaling $80 million.