Move over Taylor Swift, Cardi B the female rapper just grabbed the number one spot on the music charts with her hit single “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”. This South Bronx star is making a name for herself in the pop music industry, in a unique way.
Early in 2013, Cardi began her entertainment career as an exotic dancer, posting funny skits on Instagram to get noticed. Discovering that social media was giving her brand a big boost, she began to post her songs in other social media outlets, growing her audience and gaining popularity. Her big break came when she was added to the cast of Love & Hip Hop: New York, giving her the street cred to sign a record deal.
Cardi’s been nominated for multiple BET awards and has been nominated for nine BET Hip Hop Awards, taking place at the historic Fox Theater in Atlanta on October 6th.