Cardi B: podcast appearances and interviews

Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper born on October 11, 1992. Raised in New York City, she is recognized for her energetic rap flow and outspoken lyrics. Cardi B began her music career in 2016 with the release of two mixtapes and has been credited with elevating the prominence of female rappers in mainstream music. Her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, released in 2018, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and set streaming records for female rap albums. It became the best-selling and highest-certified female rap album of the 21st century, earning her the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. The album's singles, including Bodak Yellow and I Like It, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart; Bodak Yellow made her the first female rapper in the 21st century to reach number one with a solo song and to achieve a diamond certification, while I Like It made her the first female rapper with multiple number-one hits. Cardi B's second album, Am I the Drama, released in 2025, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and secured her position as the only female rapper with her first two albums reaching the top, with multiple chart records. She holds the record for the most number-one singles by a female rapper on the Billboard Hot 100, with five chart-topping songs. Cardi B has numerous awards, including eight Billboard Music Awards, nine American Music Awards, and multiple Grammy, BET, NAACP, and Soul Train accolades. She has been recognized as one of the most influential people globally and is celebrated for her impact on music and culture.