Childhood and youth
The singer's real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, she was born on October 11, 1992 in the Bronx, New York. Her mother is from Trinidad and her father is Dominican by nationality. In their home, it was common to speak both English and Spanish.
In the early years of her biography, Cardi B spent a lot of time with her grandmother, who raised her. Her parents divorced when the future star was a teenager, after which she got involved with not the best company.
At this age, the girl received the nickname Bacardi, because her younger sister named Hennessy often walked with her. Later, the teenage nickname became the basis for a pseudonym, which Almanzar created by rearranging letters.
After graduating from high school, Cardi B got a job as a cashier at a local supermarket to pay for college in Manhattan. His girlfriend never graduated; she took away the documents because of a conflict with her English professor. She was also fired from her job, but finally, her former boss advised her to ask if there was room at the strip club across the street. Even then, the future star had an attractive figure.
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Cardi B without makeup
She had no alternatives, so Belkalis decided to listen and soon became a stripper. At first, Cardi B was very shy and even cried, considering such work humiliating, but it was pole dancing that helped her overcome her complexes and believe in herself. She lied to her parents that she worked as a nanny.
To become more attractive and earn more money, the dancer began to gradually change her appearance. She shared the results on her Instagram account, where she published candid photos. Later, the girl began filming short funny videos. Users were attracted by her bright appearance and sense of humor, so the number of subscribers began to grow.
In 2015, the Instagram star was invited to the show Love & Hip Hop: New York, where she quickly became one of the main characters. Cardi B starred in it for 2 seasons, but then decided to leave to devote herself to music. At that time, she already had several successful singles to her credit.
Beauty secrets
Cardi B (photos in a swimsuit are decorated with numerous posters of the famous rapper) likes to speak openly with fans about her appearance and is not at all shy about posting videos without makeup and outrageous outfits.
Makeup
One of the hallmarks of the star is her bright, catchy makeup, which invariably accompanies every appearance of the singer.
Features of Cardi B's makeup are:
- Dense tone. The basis of any makeup for the singer is a high-density foundation with a matte, velvety finish from Estée Lauder Double Wear.
- Intensive contouring. With dark shadows and bronzer, the singer clearly works on the forehead area, moving along the hairline, as well as the nose area.
- Thick black eyebrows. Despite the “natural makeup” trend, Cardi B draws thick, black eyebrows on her face with a clear contour and the lower part highlighted with a concealer.
- Highlighting the inner corner of the eye. In her makeup, the singer always highlights the inner corner of her eye with milky shadows with golden shimmer. When shaded, such shadows artificially pull the upper eyelid towards the center, occupying almost the entire middle.
- False eyelashes. Voluminous eyelashes are one of the features of the singer, who prefers to stick large bunches on the outer corner of her eye. Cardi B places small hairs in the center and on the inner corner, thereby visually elongating her eyes, giving them a beautiful, almond-shaped shape.
- Pink-beige lipstick. A nude lipstick of this tone should have a purple tint 1-2 shades darker than the singer’s complexion, which allows her to highlight the lip area. The finish of cosmetics is usually satin.
The singer also loves black eyeliner and pink shadows, and Tom Ford, inspired by the image of Cardi B, even released a series of blue lipstick in her honor. The cosmetic novelty disappeared from the shelves in a few days, and then journalists asked the star if she had thought about releasing her own line of makeup products, and Cardi said that this would happen quite soon.
Despite the abundance of bright images, makeup is not a vital necessity for the star, and the singer often posts videos on Instagram without any makeup at all.
Hair
In 2020, the singer posted a photo on Instagram with her natural hair color, and before that she successfully stormed the singing stage in bright, multi-colored wigs. So in 2017, Cardi went on stage in a red wig, presenting the song Red Barz.
Cardi spends at least $1,000 to change her image, whether it's buying new wigs or dyeing her hair. During her career, the singer managed to become blonde, gray-haired or the owner of blue and purple hair, but she also tried on classic hairstyles, appearing in 2018 with a Jackie Kennedy-style hairstyle.
In 2020, while in forced quarantine, Cardi B published a recipe for a hair mask used to acquire shine and beauty of curls. The hip-hop singer's nourishing and restorative mask includes mayonnaise, avocado, argan and castor oil, banana and honey. All ingredients must be mixed in a blender and then left on the hair for 15 minutes.
Nails
Long acrylic nails in bright colors are not shocking, but a sign that Cardi B comes from the “ghetto.” In America, acrylic nails are considered a cheap beauty entertainment, reserved only for the lower strata of society. For representatives of high society, such nail art is unacceptable and is considered a sign of people with poor upbringing, taste and lack of ethics, and also characterizes people from the dark-skinned “ghetto”.
Cardi herself strongly emphasizes her connection with African Americans in the Bronx and being proud of her roots. The singer is not afraid to be herself and with her manicure she classifies herself as a dark-skinned “ghetto”, persistently ignoring traditional nude nail art.
For more than 3 years, Cardi has been collaborating with manicurist Jenny Bui, who is responsible for the beauty of her nails, which take at least 3 hours to create due to the abundance of rhinestones and sparkles.
Cosmetology procedures
Cardi B regularly visits a cosmetologist and is not afraid to openly admit it. The singer carefully monitors her appearance, carrying out lifting procedures, masks and peelings that support beauty and youth. Cardi injects hyaluronic acid several times a year, and diligently fights the first wrinkles on her forehead with Botox.
While at home in self-isolation, the singer happily shared with fans her self-care experiments, one of which was the use of a relatively cheap depilatory cream. According to Cardi B, the experiment was a success and the cream, despite its price of 8 dollars, coped perfectly with the task assigned to it.
Figure
Cardi B considers herself a follower of the fashion for large breasts and buttocks, introduced by Kim Kardashian. The singer tries not to limit herself in nutrition, for fear of losing her piquant shape. Cardi was especially depressing by the situation she found herself in after giving birth, having decided to quickly lose the pounds she had gained during pregnancy with the help of weight loss tea.
The product really helped get rid of fat, but also launched a strong process of weight loss, as a result of which the singer’s hard-earned curves began to sharply deflate. Cardi was very concerned about what happened, noting that she was already thin and her figure made her look like a teenager, so she suddenly went on a high-calorie diet, restoring the volume of her butt.
In her interviews, the singer notes that she simply loves food from McDonald's, chocolate and various carbonated drinks.
Music
At the beginning of her career, the star released tracks mainly in collaboration with other musicians. But on March 7, 2016, Cardi B presented her debut mixtape Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1, which was warmly received by listeners. Therefore, the artist did not delay the release of the 2nd part of the release for long. The disc received an award in the category “Best Mixtape” at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
Soon after this, the performer signed a contract with the music label Atlantic Records. She regularly performed at concerts, appeared on television and gave interviews. All this allowed her to attract attention with the release of the single Bodak Yellow, which instantly became a hit on the rap music charts. The title was a tribute to rapper Kodak Black, whose work inspired the star to create the song.
Cardi B - Up
The singer's debut album, Invasion of Privacy, was added to her discography on April 6, 2022. For it, Cardi B received an award in the category “Best Rap Album” at the Grammy Awards and “Best Album of the Year” at the BET Awards, and critics from Variety and The New York Times called it “the best release of the millennium.”
Subsequently, the artist presented several more singles in collaboration with popular performers, which only fueled interest in her work. Fans were delighted with the song Girls Like You, recorded with Maroon 5. And the incendiary composition I Like It rose to the top of the US charts. Bad Bunny and J Balvin participated in its creation. Among the solo tracks of the rap diva, listeners did not leave Money unnoticed.
Already in the summer of 2022, the singer has prepared a new unforgettable hit. She released the track WAP, which made her popular all over the world. The song was a collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion. Kylie Jenner starred in the video.
Unhappy ending of a relationship
Recently it became known to the public that Cardi B was divorcing her husband. The woman has already filed a lawsuit. The singer justified her decision by her husband’s constant infidelities. For a long time, Cardi forgave Offset, but her patience ran out. Even a joint child could not save the marriage.
Cardi B with her husband
At the same time, the rap diva hopes that the divorce will take place calmly, peacefully and by mutual consent of the parties. The woman wants her daughter to stay with her. She will demand alimony from Offset. The monthly payment amount has not yet been established. Considering that the rapper's current net worth reaches $26 million, we can assume that the alimony payments will be impressive.
According to the latest data, a divorce hearing between Cardi and Offset is scheduled for early November.
What decision the judges will make, who will raise Cardi B’s daughter and what kind of relationship the former spouses will remain in – this will become known over time.
Appearance and style
The performer weighs about 60 kg with a height of 160 cm, and her figure measurements are 99–69–92. The girl does not hide the fact that her attractive body is not only the result of visiting the gym, but also the merit of surgeons. While still working at the strip club, Cardi B visited an underground clinic where she had her buttocks enlarged. Later, the artist went under the knife to adjust the volume of her breasts. Now the star happily poses in a swimsuit and is not shy about being photographed naked.
Another secret of the singer is successful makeup, which makes her facial features more expressive. Without it, it is difficult to recognize the performer, as well as without perfect styling, because by nature her hair is not as smooth and shiny as in the photo. The artist's calling card is her manicure. A design using Swarovski crystals was developed especially for her.
Cardi B - WAP
Thanks to his carefully thought-out image and work on his appearance, many brands wanted to collaborate with the star. Cardi B signed her first advertising contract in 2016, she participated in the promotion of the Romantic Depot lingerie store chain. Later, the artist became a partner of MAC Cosmetics.
Later, the singer collaborated with Fashion Nova and Balenciaga, and her photos were regularly published in glossy publications. In 2018, she became the first female rapper in history to appear on the cover of Vogue. The star posed for Annie Leibovitz.
Cardi B's style of dressing deserves special attention. Although on the red carpet a celebrity always appears in the most extravagant and memorable looks from famous designers from Mugler to Chanel, in everyday life she can easily wear things from an unknown brand and still remain a style icon.
Hot photos, plastic surgery
Cardi B (the singer often posts photos in a swimsuit on her Instagram) has dreamed of changing her appearance since she was 16 years old. Working in striptease, the girl was very different from her full-breasted colleagues with her thin figure and six-pack abs on her stomach. Having decided to change the club in favor of her black colleagues, Cardi experienced new complexes, this time associated with insufficient buttocks. Despite many complexes, the future singer continued to communicate with fans on Instagram, periodically complaining about her fate, but she gained her real fame only after increasing the size of her butt.
Realizing that she did not have the money for a certified lipolift of the buttocks, Cardi, inspired by the stories of her colleagues about the wonders of underground surgery, went to an illegal surgeon. The specialist incorrectly calculated the dose of anesthesia, which led to the singer waking up right in the middle of the operation. The doctor, who was in severe pain, asked Cardi to be patient and continued the procedure.
Fortunately, the underground lipolifting had no negative consequences and made Cardi the owner of the desired voluminous butt. Subsequently, the fat actually leaked out of the renewed buttocks more than once, and the singer planned to return for “rework,” but the doctor who performed the operation was sent to jail, accused of the death of one of the patients.
The next operation performed before filming the show “Love and Hip-Hop” was mammoplasty, which made the singer the owner of breast size 3. The result of the mammoplasty was so successful that Cardi, according to her, literally fell in love with her new bust, noting that this was her first, large and very successful investment of money.
The star’s third operation was rhinoplasty, which corrected the tip of the nose and the voluminous wings of the respiratory organ. The operation was performed by the same surgeon as the mammoplasty, and after the operation Cardi thanked him with a touching post on her Instagram page, noting the doctor as the only man who does not criticize a woman for wanting to change her appearance.
Scandals
Cardi B is known not only for her fiery tracks and bright appearance, but also for her numerous scandals. Following the release of Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1 model Kevin Brophy said his photo was illegally used for the cover. Only his back is visible in the photo, but this is enough for recognition. The man sued and received $5 million in compensation.
In the summer of 2022, the star’s name again appeared on the pages of news publications in connection with the scandal. The articles reported that the artist attacked the girls in a bar, accusing them of having an affair with her husband. After this she had to appear in court, but there were no serious consequences.
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Cardi B and her husband Offset
In the fall, it became known about the conflict between the rap diva and Nicki Minaj. The reason was a lie about Cardi B, which was allegedly spread by her opponent. Both celebrities did not mince words, and in the end Belkalis even threw a shoe at her opponent, but missed.
What makes Cardi B special?
Cardi B's sharp tongue, bold antics and exuberant spirit brought her a lot of admirers, high popularity and recognition on the Internet. Many celebrities such as Nelly, Lee Daniels and Drake are her loyal fans. The charming rapper stands by her mottos: “Don’t apologize for who you are” and “Just be yourself.”
Cardi, who tends to talk realistically, talks boldly about her life and work as a stripper, sex, money and power. Most of her videos are realistic in nature and provide important tips for men and women.
Her effortless vines have attracted millions of fans on social media platforms. Cardi B now occupies a leading position in the cultural landscape of modern America.
Personal life
During her high school years, Cardi B dated a guy named Tommy. After graduation, they began to live together, but this relationship was unsuccessful. The young people argued and even fought, but the artist could not move out because no one was waiting for her at home. Only after getting a job at a strip club did she save enough money to rent an apartment and end the abuse.
Already popular, the singer began dating Kiari Sifus, known under the pseudonym Offset. At first, the lovers did not comment on the romance, but in October 2022, the performer publicly proposed marriage to Cardi B. Interestingly, their secret wedding took place a month before. Talking about her relationship with her chosen one, the artist admitted that in him she met not only love, but also a friend.
Even in early interviews, the performer repeatedly admitted that she loves children and dreams of a big family. Therefore, the lovers did not delay the appearance of their heirs. A few months after the wedding, the star announced her pregnancy.
Cardi B has shared a photo of her adorable Clueless-esque matching outfit with her daughter.
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Cardi B and her daughter
Fans took the news ambiguously, because by that time her husband was already raising two illegitimate sons and a daughter from different women. Cardi B was warned that she would become Offset's "Woman No. 4" and he would leave her after the baby was born. But the artist assured them that they were happy and in love, so she continued to enjoy preparing for motherhood.
In the summer of 2022, the star gave birth to a daughter, Kalce. But this joyful event was overshadowed by news of her lover’s infidelities. The artist even planned to file for divorce, but found the strength to forgive, which was received with indignation by feminists, to whom Cardi B considers herself. In response to negative comments, she stated that she believes it is necessary to work on the relationship.
It seemed that she and her husband managed to overcome the crisis and regain harmony in their personal lives. But in the fall of 2020, the singer shocked fans with the announcement that she had filed for divorce. However, after 2 months she changed her mind. In December, the rap diva gave her chosen one a Lamborghini for his birthday, showing how much he was dear to her.
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Cardi B and Offset with a newborn child
Next summer, the celebrity shared the news with subscribers of her Instagram account that she was pregnant with her second child. To do this, she published a photo with a noticeably rounded belly, which she succinctly signed “#2”, and tagged her husband in the picture. On September 4, Cardi B and Offset became parents.
Problems in family life
The first alarm bells came just six months after the wedding. The newly-made wife found out that her husband was cheating on her. Because Cardi loved her unfaithful husband deeply, she decided to forgive him. In addition, the rap diva was already pregnant. The singer publicly defended Offset. She said that no one is safe from betrayal.
Cardi B and Offset's family life was not happy
The passions subsided a little, but a year later Cardi B’s husband was again seen in the company of other women. This time, the performer did not find excuses for the cheater and resolutely left him.
“It’s no one’s fault that this happened. I guess we just grew out of our love. We are not together anymore. It may take time to get a divorce,” the artist said.
Then Offset began to beg for forgiveness from his beloved. During Cardi's performance in California, he came on stage with a huge bouquet of flowers and, in front of a crowd of thousands of spectators, confessed his love to the singer. Three stands decorated with roses also appeared on the stage. They had "Cardi, take me back" written on them in flowers.
Offset asks Cardi to come back
The woman was unapproachable. She refused Offset, and he left the concert. But the man did not despair, he continued to give gifts to his wife and arranged surprises. Apparently, the star’s heart has thawed a little. Cardi B's family continued to exist, but not for long. In September of this year, the rap diva again announced a divorce, saying that this decision was final and irrevocable.
How Cardi B's face changed
The girl started working on her face, doing a fair amount of work on her figure. The singer inherited her exotic appearance from her Dominican father and mother, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago. As a child, Cardi B was a pretty girl, as can be seen in the photo: she has a beautiful oval face, laughing eyes and an open smile. Unfortunately, with age, the rapper began to look worse: photos of Cardi B without makeup are shocking, although perhaps it’s all due to poor lighting and the star’s habit of grimacing.
The singer was not satisfied with her nose, so she had rhinoplasty. She entrusted her face to a trusted surgeon (he had previously enlarged her breasts). Cardi B was pleased with the result, since instead of a wide, authentic organ of smell, the girl became the owner of a neat nose with a narrow back, pressed wings and an elegant tip. The hip-hop diva thanked the surgeon publicly on her page on the Internet.
Cardi B's lips are naturally large, but since their shape changes from time to time in the photo, the conclusion suggests itself about contouring with fillers containing hyaluronic acid.
Interesting facts about singer Cardi B
Comedian, saleswoman, stripper and hip-hop star. And it's all about her, Belcalise Almanzar (Cardi B's real name). The girl published humorous sketches on the Internet and worked as a salesperson in a supermarket. And when she was fired for always being late and giving discounts to friends, she got a job as a stripper in a nightclub.
At the same time, Cardi B tried herself in music, recorded tracks with rappers and, finally, with the song “Bodak Yellow” she got into chats.
A loving wife and mother, but also a fierce feminist. The singer does not talk about the love affairs that took place in her past. In 2017, she married fellow musician Kari Sefas, better known as Offset. A year later, a daughter was born into the family of rappers, who, according to Cardi B’s dreams of a large family, will not be the only child of the hip-hop diva. At the same time, the mother of the family declares that she is a feminist and is ready to lay down her life defending women’s rights. The rapper also surprises the audience by talking about how she often communicates directly with God and generally maintains a close connection with him.
Loves to “scratch” his fists. Cardi B is no stranger to sorting things out in battle. As a child, she fought with classmates who bullied her, and as she grew up, she transferred this practice to her colleagues. In the fall of 2022, Cardi B got into a fight with Nicki Minaj, deciding to punish the hip-hop singer for spreading gossip. The fight turned out great: the stars pushed and insulted each other, and the cherry on the cake was the shoe that Cardi B threw at her opponent. Luckily for Nicki, Cardi B's eye failed and the shoe missed the target.
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Cardi B now
The rap celebrity, who has earned worldwide recognition, continues to create masterpieces and hone his rap potential. In February 2022, she released a single together with Bruno Mars called “Please Me.” On the day of its release, it topped American iTunes.
In March of that year, she set an attendance record at the world's largest Houston Show and Rodeo (HLSR), with 75,500 fans in attendance.
In 2022, Cardi B continued to be creative, but less actively. For 9 months of the year, she released only one new composition - “Wap”. In addition, in the fall of the same year, the singer shocked fans twice.
Firstly, she did this with a gift for her daughter - the rapper gave the little child a bag worth several hundred thousand dollars. Secondly, the news of a divorce from rapper Offset - as it turned out, the couple fell apart due to the rapper’s numerous infidelities.
Cardi B: how old, height, weight, plastic surgery
Real name | Belcalis Almanzar. |
Date of birth/place of birth | October 11, 1992 / USA, New York (Bronx). |
Occupation | Hip-hop singer, actress, songwriter. |
Height / weight / figure parameters | 160 cm / 62 kg / 99 – 69 – 91 cm (chest-waist-hips). |
Confirmed plastic surgeries | Rhinoplasty, mammoplasty, buttock lipofilling. |
Alleged plastic surgery | Lip contouring. |