7 Reasons Why We Love Cardi B
Why Cardi B Has Become an Icon of Gen Z & Millennial Culture
Our “7 Reasons Why We Love….” series highlights women who are using their influence and platform for good and to share some fun facts about why we love about them.
While there's no doubt that celebrities can act as influential role models for their fans, it's important to note that they're not just inspiring young girls and women with their talent alone. These women are making an impact on society by using their influence in powerful and positive ways—and we love them for it!
In this post, we focus on Cardi B. When Cardi launched her new album "Invasion of privacy" in 2018, she secured her place in the Hip Hop Hall Of Fame. Her album has been certified triple platinum and has earned rave reviews from critics and fans alike. Cardi B's success is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and tireless commitment to excellence. You know we love a good story and Cardi B's story is nothing short of inspirational, which is why we wanted to share our seven reasons why we love Cardi B.
1. Unashamed of Her Past.
Cardi B isn't afraid to admit that she was a stripper before gaining fame and fortune. Life isn't always easy, so sometimes you have to make tough decisions in order to support your family, however, Cardi saw this as an opportunity and used it to her full potential.
In these clubs, she learnt how to deal with people, she said in an interview with the Breakfast Club. To deal with her clients, she had to learn different languages such as French and Russian. She goes on to say, “People want me to be ashamed of the fact that I used to dance. I would never be ashamed of it. I made a lot of money, had a good time, and it showed me a lot – it made me open my eyes about how people are, how men are, about hunger and passion and ambition.”
2. She Is Ambitious.
We first came across Cardi B on the reality television show Love And Hip Hop New York and loved every moment she appeared because she was so unique, with a strong Bronx accent and a natural comedic quality. We found ourselves laughing out loud at the various comments she made and situations she was in.
Cardi came to the mainstream through Love and Hip Hop, but left after two seasons. Commentators were genuinely shocked at her departure and thought she had left too soon. Unbeknownst to us all, Cardi had a plan; she wanted to take her music career seriously and to the next level. The risk paid off, and she is now the first female rapper in history to top the Billboard 100.
3. She Was Instagram Famous Before She Was Famous.
Before Love and Hip Hop New York, you could find Cardi B on Instagram. We signed up to her account around the time of her Love and Hip Hop days, and if you want to see how funny, unashamed, and bold she is, just sign up - you'll be thoroughly entertained. She will tell you how she's feeling, give sound advice, and, if necessary, be a gangster. Her account is never short of fun. It's beautiful to see how she has evolved over the years from Instagram-famous to superstardom. To Ms. Cardi, we say, keep shining and evolving, girl! You can connect to her IG account here.
4. She Is Proud Of Her Roots.
Cardi B is a Trinidadian-Dominican Bronx native and she has the personality to match. She is fiery, outspoken and is still the same woman she was before the fame, she is just now dripping with jewels! She has a deep love for her roots and her people, whether they are from Trinidad, Dominican Republic or the Bronx, she always sends her family love, and this is why we love her.
5. She Loves Politics and History.
Don't be fooled by the strong Bronx accent, Cardi will tell you herself that she may not have the words to eloquently say what she would like to say, but she didn't get where she is now by being stupid, she knows a few things. Cardi has a love of history and politics and is very clued up. She endorsed Bernie Sanders and President Joe Biden in their election campaigns, which at times backfired, but did not stop Cardi from voicing her interest for running for Congress just recently.
We wish we could see more of this side of Cardi's, as we would get the truth and that's exactly what we need right now.
6. Cardi B - isms
Cardi B has developed her own language, which was first seen on Love and Hip Hop. She places the letters "sh" before a word; for example, rather than saying "money," she will say "sh'money" or "sh'meglar" instead of "regular." Her most famous phrase is "Okkurrrrrr!"
Since achieving superstardom, she rarely uses these phrases and we miss it. We think she should release a "Cardi B'ism" Guide, as it epitomizes who she is and her sense of humor.
7. She Is A Wife And Mother Of Two
Cardi B is more than just a rapper; she is also a devoted wife and mother of two. After months of dating, she married Offset, a fellow rapper from the group Migos. Though their relationship has been tumultuous, it is still going strong and they have two children together - Kulture Kiari and Cephus. She had Kulture at the height of her fame to the disappointment of commentators, but once again Cardi proved that even at the height of success, you can still work, get your sh’money, twerk on stage, all whist pregnant and bring beautiful childcare into the world. Don’t mess with this powerhouse woman.
Why Cardi B Has Become an Icon of Gen Z & Millennial Culture
Cardi B has risen to fame in a very short period of time and has become an icon of Gen Z and Millennial culture. Her style, her sense of humor, her street-smarts and rise to fame, have made her a standout success story. She has impacted the way women are viewed in hip hop and shown that women can be just as successful as men, if not more so.
The Cardi B brand portrays a powerful, confident image, and Gen Z and Millennial culture can relate to her. Millennials have been described as being confident in their individuality, liberated from social norms and expectations, open-minded to new ways of living, and creative in the way they blend old with new. They don't care about people's opinions of them or how they live their lives, including their taste in music. Cardi B represents all that.
Check out Cardi B's music here and let us know what you think.
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