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Cardi B Shared An Update About Her Long-Awaited Sophomore Album’s Release Date And Touring Details With Andy Cohen

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In the past, talking about her highly-anticipated sophomore album in public would invocate extreme anxiety for Cardi B. However, with the release of her latest single, “Bongos” with Megan Thee Stallion, she’s increasingly becoming more confident.

Today (September 11), during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Cardi B even shared another nugget of information regarding the forthcoming project. When asked about future touring plans by the host and when her album would be made available to the public, Cardi gave a direct answer.

“[I will tour] as soon as I finish my album,” shared Cardi. She later added, “The album will be done this year. And it will be put out next year.”

This may not be the detailed response most fans are looking for, but it sure beats nothing. When the show opened the line for viewers to call in, another caller inquired about Cardi’s long-teased collaboration with rap legend Lil Kim.

“I really do want [a collaboration with Lil Kim]. I’m going through the songs on my album right now… I want us to have such a great, undeniable song because I know people are going to judge it and be so harsh of it. So, I want to make sure it is the greatest song. But I would love, love, love to do a song with Lil Kim. I love her. And not because she’s Lil Kim but because she’s such a nice person,” said Cardi.

Cardi B is set to perform at the 2023 VMAs tomorrow (September 12). Who knows, maybe she will share another album announcement onstage.

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Cardi B Is Motivated To Release New Music Following Summer Jam

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Despite the speculation and mild drama that occurred after Summer Jam, Cardi B’s found a new sense of inspiration to release new music. It’s been over five years since her Grammy-winning debut album, Invasion Of Privacy hit DSPs and fans have been longing for her sophomore album. She’s unveiled a handful of singles in the past few years including “WAP” ft. Megan Thee Stallion and “Up” but she hasn’t really unveiled a ton of new music recently. Instead, she’s delivered a handful of guest features.

Most recently, she linked up with Latto for “Put It On The Floor Again,” which she performed during her headlining slot at Summer Jam 2023. However, it seems like the return to the Tri-State Area inspired her to release new music. Cardi delivered an impressive set that included appearances from 21 Savage, Dougie B and her Memphis cousin, GloRilla. Unfortunately, she didn’t debut any new music but it seems as though she’s ready to return to the booth.

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Cardi B Thanks New York & Hints At New Music

Following her performance, Cardi B took to the ‘Gram with a photo recap from Summer Jam with both pictures from her performance and backstage. Kulture makes a few cameos (including one alongside Chrisean Rock) while other photos include the guests she brought on stage. However, Cardi penned a heartfelt message to her fans, thanking them for motivating her return to the booth. “NEW YORK thank you for showing me so much love! People had nasty things to say for weeks just for it to sell out and turn out amazing,” she began.

“I haven’t released music in a long time but this definitely motivated me to get back outside. Thank you to all artists who came out during my set and all of the other amazing artists on the line up… WE DID THAT!! Don’t pay attention to the negativity, when the hate don’t work they start telling lies. I’m on a high right now,” she said. At this point, we could only hope that she drops a new single for the summer. Check out Cardi B’s post above and sound off in the comments. 

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Cardi B Net Worth 2023: What Is The Megastar Worth?

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Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, has become one of the most successful and influential female rappers of her generation. Her rise to fame was nothing short of meteoric, but what is her net worth in 2023? That is what we’ll be looking at in this article and diving into what has made her a huge fortune.

Cardi B Net Worth 2023

In just a few short years, she has managed to amass an estimated net worth of $80 million as of 2023, according to Wealthy Gorilla.

Humble Beginnings

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Cardi B’s journey to fame and fortune began in the Bronx, New York, where she was born and raised. The rapper’s upbringing was not an easy one, as she faced many challenges and hardships, including poverty and domestic violence. To make ends meet, she turned to stripping, a job that she says saved her from a life of abuse and potential ruin. While working as a stripper, Cardi also began to gain a following on social media, which would ultimately propel her to the top of the music industry.

Cardi B’s Breakthrough In The Music Industry

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Cardi B’s music career truly took off in 2017 with the release of her debut single “Bodak Yellow.” The track quickly climbed the charts, peaking at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. With “Bodak Yellow,” she became the first female rapper to hold the top spot on the chart since Lauryn Hill in 1998. From there, her career skyrocketed. In 2018, Cardi B released her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, which spawned several hit singles and earned her a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.

Lucrative Endorsements And Business Ventures

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Cardi B’s net worth is not only built on her successful music career but also on her numerous endorsement deals and business ventures. The rapper has signed lucrative deals with brands such as Reebok, Pepsi, and Fashion Nova, showcasing her ability to leverage her massive influence and following to attract significant contracts.

Additionally, Cardi B has dabbled in acting, making her film debut in the 2019 movie Hustlers alongside Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. The film, which focuses on a group of strippers who turn the tables on their wealthy clients, was both a commercial and critical success.

Philanthropic Efforts

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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Cardi B attends the 3rd Annual Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

The rapper’s success has also allowed her to give back to her community and those in need. Cardi B has been actively involved in philanthropy, often making generous donations to various causes. For instance, she donated $8,000 to the family of a young boy killed in the Bronx, as well as $1 million to COVID-19 relief efforts.

The Future of Cardi B And Her Net Worth

As Cardi B continues to dominate the music industry and expand her business ventures, her net worth is likely to continue growing. With an $80 million net worth in 2023, she has proven that hard work, determination, and resilience can lead to immense success, regardless of one’s beginnings.

As fans eagerly await her next album and the projects she chooses to pursue, Cardi’s influence on the world of entertainment and her financial success shows no signs of slowing down. With her relentless drive and unique style, Cardi B is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.

Cardi B Said Her Debut Album ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ Still Makes ‘Millions’ Despite Being Five Years Old

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Today is the five-year anniversary of one of rap’s most impactful albums, Cardi B’s Invasion Of Prihttp://vacy. And despite the album being five years old, Cardi says she still makes “millions” of dollars from it — which probably helps explain the delay for its follow-up. In a video posted to her Instagram Story, Cardi celebrated the fifth anniversary with a bottle of champagne and a cake from her team, boasting, “I’m still getting booked for millions of dollars with one muthaf*ckin’ album!”

Over on Twitter, meanwhile, Cardi’s fans have been celebrating with a bracket of favorite tracks, which is currently in its semifinals stage. As of press time, “Bodak Yellow,” which got a bye until the quarterfinals, is up against the fiery intro “Get Up 10,” while the underrated second single “Bartier Cardi” is paired with the emotional “Be Careful.”

Upon its release, Invasion Of Privacy became the first album by a female rap artist to debut atop the Billboard 200 in twenty years, earning 255,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. Cardi was the first female artist to chart thirteen songs simultaneously on the Hot 100, while the album was the first ever to have all its tracks certified platinum or higher by the RIAA. It also won Cardi the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, and kicked open the door for the modern wave of female rappers currently dominating the charts.

Cardi B Teases First Album In Five Years

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Cardi B is back! News broke about the New York rapper’s highly anticipated return to music with a new album — her first in five years — after her longtime A&R guy, Brooklyn Johnny, posted a clip of Cardi in the studio.

TMZ reports that Cardi B plans to return in 2023, dropping her long-anticipated second album.

The rapper’s debut album, 2018’s Invasion of Privacy, was an instant hit and would go on to spawn two Diamond-selling singles, “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It,” featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, and go 3x platinum.

Cardi has kept herself in the public eye by dropping “Hot Sh*t” with Ye and Lil Durk this past July and featuring alongside GloRilla for her hit song, “Tomorrow 2.”

In other news, Cardi and her husband, Offset, are expected to appear in their own Super Bowl ad with McDonald’s this year. Sources say that the tv spot will be all about love and have a “Valentine’s Day” theme.

This would be Cardi B’s second round when it comes to Super Bowl ads. She famously did one for Pepsi a few years ago.

Super Bowl LVII 2023 will premiere on February 12 this year, and Rihanna is expected to perform at the iconic halftime show.

Cardi B Reveals Anxiety Has Prevented Her From Releasing New Music

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Without a doubt, Cardi B is one of the best-selling artists in Hip-Hop right now. However, for one reason or another, her long-awaited sophomore album never seems to materialize fully. In 2020, she seemed all but poised to start her album rollout with the sensational Megan Thee Stallion-assisted single “WAP.” In 2021, she returned with the solo single “UP,” and earlier this summer, she dropped “Hot Shit” with Lil Durk and Kanye West. Still, Cardi B has yet to confirm when she will officially release her next full-length project.

Cardi’s popular debut album Invasion of Privacy earned her a Grammy and broke several commercial records. Yet, well over four years later, Cardi’s sophomore follow-up doesn’t feel any closer. As a result, several fans have started expressing their frustration with the long wait. Now, in her latest response to fans, Cardi B has shared an explanation for her sophomore album’s delay.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JULY 09: Cardi B performs during the Wireless Festival at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on July 9, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Redferns)

Cardi B opens up about her struggles with anxiety.

In a recent screengrab shared by The Neighborhood Talk, Cardi B reveals that her music career has become a major source of anxiety for her. In the brief clip, she admits that making music used to be fun, but now, all of the criticism and expectations has started to weight down on her.

“I used to love making music, but now, making music to me has become like a job that gives me anxiety,” Cardi B says in the video. “Everybody just critique everything that I do, that it’s just like…you know, sometimes you just don’t want to do something that may give you that much anxiety. So I just be like, “Uh!” — freezing myself.”

Just a couple of weeks ago, Cardi B fired back at a TikTok user who argued that she keeps pushing her album back due to fears over low sales. In a since-deleted tweet, she clapped back, saying, “I am a human baby.. when I drop my album I’m touring the world. I gotta mentally & physically prepare myself for all of that .I didn’t have management for 2 years and now I’m feelin ready ..I DO THINGS ON MY TIME MY WAY.”

Cardi’s latest statement about her music-related anxiety definitely lines up with her response, specifically the “I am a human” tidbit. Are you surprised to hear Cardi B admit that she struggles with anxiety? And are you still excited to hear her long-awaited follow-up to Invasion of Privacy? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Cardi B Says Her Debut’s Top-20 Ranking On The ‘Rolling Stone’ Greatest Hip-Hop Albums List Was A ‘Setup’

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Last month, Rolling Stone shared their list of hip-hop’s 200 greatest albums. Naturally, it’s practically impossible to do something like that without upsetting some legion of rap fans in some corner of the world. In fact, it happens with yearly lists (check out Uproxx’s Best Of 2022 So Far lists while you’re here) so you can only imagine what the reaction would be towards a list filled with albums from the last half-century. One of the talking points from the Rolling Stone list was Cardi B’s debut Invasion Of Privacy. Many felt that the album, which was ranked at No. 16, was placed too high on the list.

During a recent interview on Angela Yee’s Lip Service, Cardi spoke about the list and how she felt it was a “setup.”

“They was dragging me like ‘How dare them put Cardi before Nas,” she said around the interview’s 52-minute mark. “I was like, oh my goodness. I just woke up and I’m getting my ass dragged. I didn’t even ask for this.”

Despite this, Cardi made sure to remind people are the album’s impact.

“I understand that but it’s like, b*tch, I ain’t motherf*cking ask for it,” she added. “You know, I understand that people feel a certain type of way. But don’t try to disrespect me or my work or my album because your mother was listening to my sh*t, your b*tch was driving, listening to f*cking ‘Be Careful.’ All y’all b*tches, all y’all hoes. So it’s like, don’t even try it.”

Still, Cardi wasn’t too pleased with how the list disrupted her peace.

“Of course they’re gonna use a b*tch like me. […] It’s gonna start a stir,” Cardi said. “Yeah, it was, like, a setup. […] Rolling Stone, you trying to set me up. You got my ass dragged on a f*cking Tuesday for no reason.”

You can watch Cardi’s full interview on Lip Service above.

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.