Cardi B Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Cardi B’s Net Worth?

With a net worth estimated at $80 million, Cardi B is an American rapper, producer, reality television star, activist, and entrepreneur. Within this $80 million, approximately $50 million is attributed to her music catalog rights, a figure that is likely to rise significantly over time.

Initially rising to fame as a Vine and Instagram personality, Cardi B became a regular on the VH1 reality series “Love & Hip: New York” from 2015 to 2017. The release of her single “Bodak Yellow” in 2017 propelled her career to new heights, as it went diamond. She stands as the only female rapper to have multiple RIAA diamond-certified songs. Her 2018 album “Invasion of Privacy” shattered various streaming records, achieved triple platinum status, and earned Cardi the Grammy for Best Rap Album. Beyond her musical achievements, Cardi has established herself as a social media sensation, boasting over 169 million followers on Instagram, more than 7 billion YouTube streams, over 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and more than 22 million fans on TikTok.

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 has seven siblings, among whom her sister Hennessy Carolina is the most recognized. After attending Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology, Cardi B started stripping 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.” Later, she enrolled in the Borough of Manhattan Community College but eventually dropped out.

The stage name “Cardi B” was derived from Bacardi, a rum brand that was her former nickname. In 2013, she began to gain fame as her videos on social media platforms like Vine and Instagram went viral.

Career Beginnings

In 2015, Cardi B became part of the VH1 reality series “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” making her debut in the sixth season. She quickly attracted a significant fan following, being recognized by Jezebel as the standout star of that season. After appearing for two seasons, Cardi B announced in December 2016 her departure from the show to concentrate on her emerging music career.

Music Career

November 2015 marked Cardi B’s musical debut, occurring before her exit from “Love & Hip Hop.” She collaborated with singer Shaggy on the remix of “Boom Boom,” which featured Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan. Her first music video premiered in December 2015 with “Cheap Ass Weave,” a reinterpretation of rapper Lady Leshurr’s “Queen’s Speech 4.” March 2016 saw the release of her inaugural mixtape, “Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1.” Additionally, she contributed to the 2016 compilation album “Underestimated: The Album,” which involved other KSR Group artists including HoodCelebrityy, SwiftOnDemand, Cashflow Harlem, and Josh X. Throughout this time, Cardi B further established her presence through guest appearances on programs like “Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne” and Khloe Kardashian’s “Kocktails with Khloe.”

A major turning point occurred in February 2017 when Cardi B signed a recording contract with the prominent Atlantic Records. Just a month earlier, 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, although she did not win. Nevertheless, she performed at the BET Awards Afterparty and was featured on the cover of The Fader’s July/August 2017 edition.

On June 16, 2017, Cardi B launched her commercial debut single “Bodak Yellow” under Atlantic Records. To raise its profile, she appeared on “The Wendy Williams Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” As the single steadily ascended the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 2017, Cardi B made history by becoming the first female rapper to achieve this feat with a solo single since Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” in 1998. Dubbed “the rap anthem of the summer” by a New York Times editor, “Bodak Yellow” achieved septuple platinum certification from the RIAA. The single garnered nominations for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 60^th Grammy Awards, and it also won Single of the Year at the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards.

Her debut studio album, “Invasion of Privacy,” was released in April 2018 to widespread critical acclaim. The album claimed the top spot on the charts in the United States, marking Cardi B as the first femalewith a price tag of $5.8 million in the suburban Atlanta area. Spanning over 22,000 square feet, the property boasts six bedrooms, a movie theater, and an expansive outdoor area. Additionally, in 2021, Cardi B purchased a lavish apartment in New York City for $5.85 million, located in a high-end building with various luxurious amenities, including a rooftop terrace and swimming pool. In 2023, Cardi listed one of her properties for sale, further diversifying her real estate portfolio.

Cardi B’s real estate investments reflect her commitment to establishing financial security and leveraging her success in the music industry.

A mansion located in Buckhead, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, was originally listed for $5.79 million and eventually sold for $5.5 million. In 2017, the property was on the market for $10 million. You can take a video tour of the mansion here:

History of Cardi B’s Net Worth

• Cardi B’s net worth was first recorded on January 12, 2016, at $400 thousand.
• On February 9, 2017, her net worth was revised to $1.5 million, and again adjusted to $4 million on September 25, 2017.
• Her net worth was noted to be $8 million in August 2018, followed by an increase to $12 million in May 2019.
• Following an earnings total of $28 million (before taxes) from October 2018 to October 2019, her net worth was revised to $22 million.
• By the close of 2021, Cardi’s net worth reached $40 million.
• Midway through 2024, her net worth had doubled to $80 million.