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1992: Cardi B is born in N.Y.C.

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02of 432011: Cardi B goes viralMichael Loccisano/Getty Images for VH1Cardi Bstarted stripping when she was 19 years old (after getting fired from an Amish supermarket), keeping her decision to dance under wraps from her relatives for years. While dancing,Cardi became an Internet sensation after her videotaped rants went viral on Vine and Instagram.Later, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper wouldreveal more details about her pole-dancing daysand her mother’s displeasure with her working as an exotic dancer toCosmopolitan.“When my mom found out I was a dancer, she was pretty upset,“Cardi told drag queen Naomi Smallsin a video forCosmopolitanin 2018. “Me knowing that she used to hate it, it didn’t allow me to get comfortable with what I was doing.“She added, “People say, ‘Why do you always got to say that you used to be a stripper? We get it.’ Because y’all don’t respect me because of it, and y’all going to respect these strippers from now on … Just because somebody was a stripper don’t mean they don’t have no brain.”

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2011: Cardi B goes viral

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Cardi Bstarted stripping when she was 19 years old (after getting fired from an Amish supermarket), keeping her decision to dance under wraps from her relatives for years. While dancing,Cardi became an Internet sensation after her videotaped rants went viral on Vine and Instagram.

Later, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper wouldreveal more details about her pole-dancing daysand her mother’s displeasure with her working as an exotic dancer toCosmopolitan.

“When my mom found out I was a dancer, she was pretty upset,“Cardi told drag queen Naomi Smallsin a video forCosmopolitanin 2018. “Me knowing that she used to hate it, it didn’t allow me to get comfortable with what I was doing.”

She added, “People say, ‘Why do you always got to say that you used to be a stripper? We get it.’ Because y’all don’t respect me because of it, and y’all going to respect these strippers from now on … Just because somebody was a stripper don’t mean they don’t have no brain.”

03of 432015-2017: Cardi B stars on ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’VH1Starting in 2015,Cardi Bmade waves as the"regula, degula, schmegula girl from the Bronx"onLove & Hip Hop: New York, where her personality instantly made her a fan favorite. She had a hard time convincing other cast members that she had talent when it came to music but always had faith that she would eventually make it.Best known for saying things like, “If a b—- beef with me,we ‘gon beef…foreva” and throwing a shoe at a rival, Cardi only appeared on the show for two seasons, but she is aLove & Hip Hoplegend.

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2015-2017: Cardi B stars on ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’

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Starting in 2015,Cardi Bmade waves as the"regula, degula, schmegula girl from the Bronx"onLove & Hip Hop: New York, where her personality instantly made her a fan favorite. She had a hard time convincing other cast members that she had talent when it came to music but always had faith that she would eventually make it.

Best known for saying things like, “If a b—- beef with me,we ‘gon beef…foreva” and throwing a shoe at a rival, Cardi only appeared on the show for two seasons, but she is aLove & Hip Hoplegend.

04of 43May 1, 2017: Cardi B is rumored to be dating OffsetBroadimage/REX/ShutterstockIn May 2017, rumors began to circulate thatCardi B was seeing Migos rapper Offsetafter they were spotted enjoying themselves at a Met Gala afterparty. The couple actually had theirfirst datethree months earlier at theSuper Bowl.“My first date, I went big,“Offsettold guest hostAnthony Andersonduring an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live!in 2021. “I wanted to do something that was not normally done, you know what I’m saying? I wanted to have fun … so I took her to theSuper Bowl.”

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May 1, 2017: Cardi B is rumored to be dating Offset

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In May 2017, rumors began to circulate thatCardi B was seeing Migos rapper Offsetafter they were spotted enjoying themselves at a Met Gala afterparty. The couple actually had theirfirst datethree months earlier at theSuper Bowl.

“My first date, I went big,“Offsettold guest hostAnthony Andersonduring an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live!in 2021. “I wanted to do something that was not normally done, you know what I’m saying? I wanted to have fun … so I took her to theSuper Bowl.”

05of 43June 16, 2017: Cardi B releases major label debut single “Bodak Yellow"Jason LaVeris/FilmMagicWhen"Bodak Yellow"was released in June 2017, no one could have predicted how quickly it would catapult Cardi into the spotlight.But catapult it did! The track became the song of the summer, and when it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July of that year, Cardi made history as the first solo female rapper to hit the milestone sinceLauryn Hilldid with her 1998 hit “Doo-Wop (That Thing).“Cardi would go on to earn two Grammy nominations for best rap song and best rap performance for the hit.

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June 16, 2017: Cardi B releases major label debut single “Bodak Yellow”

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When"Bodak Yellow"was released in June 2017, no one could have predicted how quickly it would catapult Cardi into the spotlight.

But catapult it did! The track became the song of the summer, and when it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July of that year, Cardi made history as the first solo female rapper to hit the milestone sinceLauryn Hilldid with her 1998 hit “Doo-Wop (That Thing).”

Cardi would go on to earn two Grammy nominations for best rap song and best rap performance for the hit.

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September 14, 2017: Cardi B attends Rihanna’s Diamond Ball

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08of 43October 27, 2017: Offset proposes to Cardi B during a concert in PhiladelphiaAlex Subers/Instagram: @asubersOffsetproposed to Cardi Bon stage during an Oct. 27 performance at Power 99’s Powerhouse concert in Philadelphia, and Cardi accepted.Though, as we’d later learn fromTMZ, the stars werealready marriedat the time of the proposal, having previously tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Atlanta on Sept. 20, 2017, with only Cardi’s cousin as the witness.

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October 27, 2017: Offset proposes to Cardi B during a concert in Philadelphia

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Offsetproposed to Cardi Bon stage during an Oct. 27 performance at Power 99’s Powerhouse concert in Philadelphia, and Cardi accepted.

Though, as we’d later learn fromTMZ, the stars werealready marriedat the time of the proposal, having previously tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Atlanta on Sept. 20, 2017, with only Cardi’s cousin as the witness.

09of 43January 4, 2018: Cardi B is featured on the remix of Bruno Mars’ 2016 single “Finesse"Theo Wargo/WireImageIn 2018, Cardi andBruno Marswere “drippin’ in finesse!” Cardicollaborated with the singer on “Finesse (Remix)",performing the song together at the Grammyson Jan. 28, 2018.

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In 2018, Cardi andBruno Marswere “drippin' in finesse!” Cardicollaborated with the singer on “Finesse (Remix)",performing the song together at the Grammyson Jan. 28, 2018.

10of 43March 11, 2018: Cardi B’s outfit sparks pregnancy rumorsJeff Kravitz/GettyCardi B’s fashion choices got the rumor mill churning as fans suspected she was pregnant. Here, she’s pictured at theiHeart Radio Music Awards(accepting the award for best new artist) wearing a tulle skirt that had everyone talking.

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March 11, 2018: Cardi B’s outfit sparks pregnancy rumors

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Cardi B’s fashion choices got the rumor mill churning as fans suspected she was pregnant. Here, she’s pictured at theiHeart Radio Music Awards(accepting the award for best new artist) wearing a tulle skirt that had everyone talking.

11of 43April 6, 2018: Cardi B releases her debut studio albumIn April 2018,Cardi BreleasedInvasion of Privacy, her first studio album, and the record debuted at the No. 1 spot on theBillboard200 chart.The album was highly anticipated, as fans speculated that Cardi would end up being a one-hit wonder.

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April 6, 2018: Cardi B releases her debut studio album

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In April 2018,Cardi BreleasedInvasion of Privacy, her first studio album, and the record debuted at the No. 1 spot on theBillboard200 chart.

The album was highly anticipated, as fans speculated that Cardi would end up being a one-hit wonder.

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April 7, 2018: Cardi B reveals pregnancy during ‘Saturday Night Live’ performance

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“I’m finally free,” she said in a video posted on social media following her performance, signaling to the months she spentstylishly hiding her pregnancyamid widespread speculation and rumors.

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April 13, 2018: Cardi B performs at Coachella

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April 19, 2018: Cardi B named one of ‘TIME’s’ 100 Most Influential People

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Cardi absolutely proved the haters wrong asInvasion of Privacybroke all sorts of records.

She was the first woman to have three No. 1 singles on theBillboardchart, it was Apple’s fifth most-streamed album of all timeandthe album had 100 million streams on Apple Music in its first week.

In 2018, Cardi was also named one ofTIME’s 100 Most Influential People, with actressTaraji P. Hensonpenning a touching essay on the rapper for the magazine.

15of 43May 7, 2018: Cardi B attends the Met GalaCardi B at the 2018 Met Gala.Dia Dipasupil/WireImageYou know you’ve made it when you score an invite to the Met Gala. Cardishowed up to the anticipated May eventwith her husband, Offset, dressed perfectly for the Heavenly Bodies theme.

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May 7, 2018: Cardi B attends the Met Gala

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You know you’ve made it when you score an invite to the Met Gala. Cardishowed up to the anticipated May eventwith her husband, Offset, dressed perfectly for the Heavenly Bodies theme.

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July 10, 2018: Cardi B and Offset welcome daughter Kulture

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September 7, 2018: Cardi B and Nicki Minaj get into an altercation

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Cardi and rumored rivalNicki Minajgot into an altercationat theHarper’s BazaarSeptember party afterCardi Balleged that Minaj was spreading lies about her.

19of 43October 1, 2018: Cardi B is charged with allegedly ordering an attack on two bartendersMark Lennihan/AP/REX/ShutterstockCardi Bwas escorted out of a New York precinct after turning herself in for allegedly ordering an attack on two bartenders at a strip club in New York. Allegedly,Cardi believed that the women were sleeping with her husband, Offset.Cardi was charged with two misdemeanors, assault and reckless endangerment. In June 2019,she pleaded not guilty.

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October 1, 2018: Cardi B is charged with allegedly ordering an attack on two bartenders

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Cardi Bwas escorted out of a New York precinct after turning herself in for allegedly ordering an attack on two bartenders at a strip club in New York. Allegedly,Cardi believed that the women were sleeping with her husband, Offset.

Cardi was charged with two misdemeanors, assault and reckless endangerment. In June 2019,she pleaded not guilty.

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October 9, 2018: Cardi B performs at the 2018 American Music Awards

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December 5, 2018: Cardi B announces split with Offset

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Cardi announced on Instagram in early December 2018 thatshe and Offset were calling it quits. The decision to end things came after months of infidelity rumors surrounding Offset.

Offset’s comment on the split was a somber, “Y’all won,” directed at the fans.

22of 43December 5, 2018: Cardi B shares first photo of her daughterCardi B/InstagramOn the day Cardi announced her split from Offset, she also let the world seeher adorable daughter, Kulture, for the very first time.

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December 5, 2018: Cardi B shares first photo of her daughter

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On the day Cardi announced her split from Offset, she also let the world seeher adorable daughter, Kulture, for the very first time.

23of 43December 15, 2018: Offset interrupts Cardi B’s performance with “Take Me Back Cardi” cakeCardi B and Offset.Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesIn an effort to winCardi back, Offsetinterrupted her Rolling Loud Festival performancein Los Angeles with a cake that read: “TAKE ME BACK CARDI.“Fans' reactions to the incident were mixed, with some supporting the couple and others thinking he was out of line.

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December 15, 2018: Offset interrupts Cardi B’s performance with “Take Me Back Cardi” cake

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In an effort to winCardi back, Offsetinterrupted her Rolling Loud Festival performancein Los Angeles with a cake that read: “TAKE ME BACK CARDI.”

Fans' reactions to the incident were mixed, with some supporting the couple and others thinking he was out of line.

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January-February 2019: Cardi B and Offset reunite

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The pair, here at the 2019Grammy Awards, even hadtattoo tributesof each other.

25of 43February 3, 2019: Cardi B stars in a Super Bowl commercialCardi landed the holy grail of pop stardom:A Pepsi commercialthat aired during the Super Bowl.Cardi starred in the ad alongsideSteve Carelland Lil Jon.

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February 3, 2019: Cardi B stars in a Super Bowl commercial

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Cardi landed the holy grail of pop stardom:A Pepsi commercialthat aired during the Super Bowl.

Cardi starred in the ad alongsideSteve Carelland Lil Jon.

26of 43February 10, 2019: Cardi B wins her first Grammy AwardChelsea Lauren/REX/ShutterstockCardi received five nominations for the 2019Grammy Awards. Shewent home with the awardfor best rap album, becoming the first female solo artist to win a Grammy in the category.Before accepting her gramophone and performing the hit single “Money” at the ceremony, Cardi appeared on the red carpet with Offset,showing major P.D.A.

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February 10, 2019: Cardi B wins her first Grammy Award

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Cardi received five nominations for the 2019Grammy Awards. Shewent home with the awardfor best rap album, becoming the first female solo artist to win a Grammy in the category.

Before accepting her gramophone and performing the hit single “Money” at the ceremony, Cardi appeared on the red carpet with Offset,showing major P.D.A.

27of 43March 1, 2019: Cardi B breaks attendance record at Houston’s rodeoSUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/GettyWhile dominating the tour circuit,Cardi broke another record: According toCBS News, she set an all-time attendance record of 75,580 concert-goers at the Houston rodeo, beating outGarth Brooks.Cardi also honored Tejano iconSelena Quintanilla-Pérezat the rodeo, revealing in avideo shared on Instagramhow the late singer inspired her costume and motivated her to power through her performance despite being ill.“I was so nervous to perform in front of 70,000-plus people, but when i saw this picture, like, out of all the outfits that she [Selena] wore, for me to see this picture with this outfit — this was the inspiration for ‘Please Me’ —I knew I was going to be alright,” Cardi said before ending the clip with a brief snippet of “Como La Flor.”

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March 1, 2019: Cardi B breaks attendance record at Houston’s rodeo

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While dominating the tour circuit,Cardi broke another record: According toCBS News, she set an all-time attendance record of 75,580 concert-goers at the Houston rodeo, beating outGarth Brooks.

Cardi also honored Tejano iconSelena Quintanilla-Pérezat the rodeo, revealing in avideo shared on Instagramhow the late singer inspired her costume and motivated her to power through her performance despite being ill.

“I was so nervous to perform in front of 70,000-plus people, but when i saw this picture, like, out of all the outfits that she [Selena] wore, for me to see this picture with this outfit — this was the inspiration for ‘Please Me’ —I knew I was going to be alright,” Cardi said before ending the clip with a brief snippet of “Como La Flor.”

28of 43May 1, 2019: Cardi B is nominated for 21 Billboard Music AwardsSteve Granitz/WireImageCardi Bwas nominated for 21 Billboard Music Awards (including top artist),the most of the night. She walked away with six statuettes.

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May 1, 2019: Cardi B is nominated for 21 Billboard Music Awards

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Cardi Bwas nominated for 21 Billboard Music Awards (including top artist),the most of the night. She walked away with six statuettes.

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30of 43September 7, 2019: Cardi B’s film ‘Hustlers’ debuts at the Toronto International Film FestivalSTX FilmsCardichanneled her past as a dancerand made her film debut alongsideJennifer LopezandConstance Wuin 2019’sHustlers.“I couldn’t believeI was on set for 16 hours,” Cardi said of the experience. “It’s like, ‘Is this what actors and actresses gotta go through?'“She elaborated, “Artists, we have long days ,but it’s just full of excitement. We move around, we doin’ something. [Acting], you like, you gotta wait on the trailer until it’s your turn. You gotta do the same scene 20 times.“Cardi also toldEllen DeGeneresthat she hadanotherfilm in the works, so she must have enjoyed acting at least a little bit!

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September 7, 2019: Cardi B’s film ‘Hustlers’ debuts at the Toronto International Film Festival

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Cardichanneled her past as a dancerand made her film debut alongsideJennifer LopezandConstance Wuin 2019’sHustlers.

“I couldn’t believeI was on set for 16 hours,” Cardi said of the experience. “It’s like, ‘Is this what actors and actresses gotta go through?'”

She elaborated, “Artists, we have long days ,but it’s just full of excitement. We move around, we doin’ something. [Acting], you like, you gotta wait on the trailer until it’s your turn. You gotta do the same scene 20 times.”

Cardi also toldEllen DeGeneresthat she hadanotherfilm in the works, so she must have enjoyed acting at least a little bit!

31of 43October 10, 2019: Cardi B speaks at Vogue’s Forces of Fashion conferenceMediaPunch/ShutterstockAfter taking bold risks with her fashion choices,Cardi Bwas asked to speak atVogue’s Forces of Fashion conference. In the lead-up to the event, Cardi showed offlook after look at Paris Fashion Week.“I’ve worked so hard to be able to get to these shows,” she said at the event. “When it comes to the fashion industry, they don’t care if you’ve got No. 1 hits, all the awards, if you just ain’t stylin' right, they just ain’t gonna invite you to their shows, they just don’t care. You’ve got to be into it, and you’ve got to have a sense of style. It’s something that you’ve got to prove. It’s taken me years for me to prove it, and I’m finally where I want to be.”

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October 10, 2019: Cardi B speaks at Vogue’s Forces of Fashion conference

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After taking bold risks with her fashion choices,Cardi Bwas asked to speak atVogue’s Forces of Fashion conference. In the lead-up to the event, Cardi showed offlook after look at Paris Fashion Week.

“I’ve worked so hard to be able to get to these shows,” she said at the event. “When it comes to the fashion industry, they don’t care if you’ve got No. 1 hits, all the awards, if you just ain’t stylin' right, they just ain’t gonna invite you to their shows, they just don’t care. You’ve got to be into it, and you’ve got to have a sense of style. It’s something that you’ve got to prove. It’s taken me years for me to prove it, and I’m finally where I want to be.”

32of 432019: Cardi B and Offset take a family vacationCardi B, Offset and Kulture.Cardi B/InstagramCardi was still touring up a storm, but she also took time to enjoy her sweet family. Here she is pictured with Kulture and Offset on a family vacation.

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2019: Cardi B and Offset take a family vacation

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Cardi B, Baby Kulture, and Offset

Cardi was still touring up a storm, but she also took time to enjoy her sweet family. Here she is pictured with Kulture and Offset on a family vacation.

33of 43October 9, 2019: Cardi B appears as a mentor on Netflix’s ‘Rhythm + Flow’Erika Goldring/FilmMagicThe “Press” rapper served as a mentor onNetflix’sRhythm + Flow,where she critiqued and coached aspiring rappers alongsideT.I.and Chance The Rapper.

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October 9, 2019: Cardi B appears as a mentor on Netflix’s ‘Rhythm + Flow’

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The “Press” rapper served as a mentor onNetflix’sRhythm + Flow,where she critiqued and coached aspiring rappers alongsideT.I.and Chance The Rapper.

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August 7, 2020: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion release sexy music video for “WAP”

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Cardi B andMegan Thee Stallionteamed up for their explicit “WAP” collaboration and music video. Thesteamy video featured cameosfromKylie Jenner,Normani,Rubi Rose, Sukihana,RosalíaandLatto. The songdebuted at No. 1on theBillboardHot 100, making history as the first female rap collaboration to debut at the top spot.

35of 43September 15, 2020: Cardi B files from divorce from OffsetOffset and Cardi B.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicAfter three years of marriage, Cardifiled for divorce, reportedly after discovering that Offset had been unfaithful yet again.By November, however, the couplecalled their divorce off, and Cardi was honored with the woman of the year award atBillboard’s annual Women in Music event.

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September 15, 2020: Cardi B files from divorce from Offset

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After three years of marriage, Cardifiled for divorce, reportedly after discovering that Offset had been unfaithful yet again.

By November, however, the couplecalled their divorce off, and Cardi was honored with the woman of the year award atBillboard’s annual Women in Music event.

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December 2020: Cardi B launches new Facebook Messenger series

Cardi launched a Facebook Messenger series titledCardi Tries, a series of short videos featuring the rapper attempting to master new skills like ballet, basketball and firefighting alongside field experts like basketball starDamian Lillard, country music singer-songwriterMickey Guytonand actressMichelle Rodriguez.

37of 43March 9, 2021: Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” is certified diamondDia Dipasupil/GettyThe star’s 2017 single “Bodak Yellow” earned anRIAA diamond certification(10x platinum) in March, making her the first female rapper to reach the achievement.

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March 9, 2021: Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” is certified diamond

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The star’s 2017 single “Bodak Yellow” earned anRIAA diamond certification(10x platinum) in March, making her the first female rapper to reach the achievement.

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June 27, 2021: Cardi B reveals she and Offset are expecting second child

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September 4, 2021: Cardi B and Offset welcome son Wave

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The couple announced thearrival of their second child on Instagramwith a photo of the two looking lovingly at their new bundle of joy. They did notreveal their son’s name, Wave Set Cephus, until April 2022.

“9/4/21🦕💙🧸,” Cardi captioned the sweet family photo.

40of 43November 21, 2021: Cardi B hosts the American Music AwardsABC/GettyCardi Bmade her award show hosting debut as the host of the 2021 American Music Awards. Before the show, Cardi said, “I’mready to bring my personalityto the AMAs stage!“She nearly turned the show into a one-woman fashion show withall the outfitsshe wore during the event.

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November 21, 2021: Cardi B hosts the American Music Awards

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Cardi Bmade her award show hosting debut as the host of the 2021 American Music Awards. Before the show, Cardi said, “I’mready to bring my personalityto the AMAs stage!”

She nearly turned the show into a one-woman fashion show withall the outfitsshe wore during the event.

41of 43September 13, 2022: Cardi B donates $100K to her old Bronx middle schoolCardi returned to her former middle school, I.S. 232, in New York City’s Morris Heights neighborhood for a surprise visit. But that was not all — she also brought a$100,000 donation to the schoolto financially assist its arts department.She shared the moment on Instagram with the caption, “I hope my donation can help create an amazing after school program that will help kids stay out the streets or a troubled home and most importantly allow them to learn something that they can take with them through LIFE.”

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September 13, 2022: Cardi B donates $100K to her old Bronx middle school

Cardi returned to her former middle school, I.S. 232, in New York City’s Morris Heights neighborhood for a surprise visit. But that was not all — she also brought a$100,000 donation to the schoolto financially assist its arts department.

She shared the moment on Instagram with the caption, “I hope my donation can help create an amazing after school program that will help kids stay out the streets or a troubled home and most importantly allow them to learn something that they can take with them through LIFE.”

42of 43November 20, 2022: Cardi B joins rapper GloRilla for surprise performance of “Tomorrow 2” at 2022 AMASMatt Winkelmeyer/GettyAt the 2022American Music Awards, Cardi madeher first televised performancesince thedeath of Migos’ rapper Takeoff, who was in the group with her husband, Offset. Cardi made a surprise appearance alongside GloRilla when the duo rapped the debut performance of their hit “Tomorrow 2,” a remix of the Memphis rapper’s “Tomorrow.“The performance came just days after Cardi made another surprise appearance atLizzo’s Special Tour concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., to perform their 2021 collaboration, “Rumors.”

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November 20, 2022: Cardi B joins rapper GloRilla for surprise performance of “Tomorrow 2” at 2022 AMAS

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GloRilla and Cardi B perform onstage during the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California

At the 2022American Music Awards, Cardi madeher first televised performancesince thedeath of Migos' rapper Takeoff, who was in the group with her husband, Offset. Cardi made a surprise appearance alongside GloRilla when the duo rapped the debut performance of their hit “Tomorrow 2,” a remix of the Memphis rapper’s “Tomorrow.”

The performance came just days after Cardi made another surprise appearance atLizzo’s Special Tour concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., to perform their 2021 collaboration, “Rumors.”

43of 43December 1, 2022: Cardi B teases new album for 2023During an interview onThe Breakfast Club, Cardi revealed that her long-awaitedsophomore album would be released in 2023— though she indicated there was more work to do on the project before its release.“I have no choice … I have to put it out,” she shared. “I have like a couple of songs that are like definite … I don’t know. I don’t know what’s going on with me. I need to just make up my mind and put it out.”

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December 1, 2022: Cardi B teases new album for 2023

During an interview onThe Breakfast Club, Cardi revealed that her long-awaitedsophomore album would be released in 2023— though she indicated there was more work to do on the project before its release.

“I have no choice … I have to put it out,” she shared. “I have like a couple of songs that are like definite … I don’t know. I don’t know what’s going on with me. I need to just make up my mind and put it out.”

source: people.com