Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar (born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B , is an American rapper, songwriter and television personality. [2] Born in Manhattan and raised in The Bronx , New York City , she became an internet celebrity after several of her posts and videos became viral on Vine and Instagram . [3] From 2015 to 2017, she appeared as a regular cast member on the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York to follow her music aspirations, and released two mixtapes — Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 , before signing with label Atlantic Records in early 2017. Cardi B Cardi B performing in 2019 at the Openair Frauenfeld Born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar October 11, 1992 (age 27) New York City , New York , U.S. Nationality American Occupation Rapper song...