Cardi B Hits $100M Empire
Cardi B's "Little Miss Drama" arena tour continues setting records, with her latest Los Angeles show helping build what's described as a $100 million personal empire. The tour is being called a landmark for both her career and the hip-hop genre, cementing her place among the most influential figures in the industry.
- The "Little Miss Drama" tour is in support of her second studio album, "Am I The Drama?", her first full-length release since her 2018 debut. - On this tour, Cardi B became the first female rapper in history to sell out the Kia Forum in Los Angeles for two consecutive nights. - Her financial empire extends beyond music, with a significant portion of her wealth coming from numerous endorsement deals with brands such as Balenciaga and Beats By Dre. - In spring 2026, she is launching her own hair care brand called Grow-Good Beauty, a joint venture with fashion retailer Revolve Group that will also include a clothing line. - Cardi B holds the record for the most number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 of any female rapper, with a total of five. - Her debut album, "Invasion of Privacy," made history as the first album by a female rapper to have every track certified platinum or higher and won the Grammy for Best Rap Album, a first for a solo female artist. - The tour's budget was reportedly over by a "couple of million" dollars, with Cardi B stating she was considering covering the extra costs herself to ensure the show met her standards. - She has three diamond-certified songs ("Bodak Yellow," "I Like It," and "Girls Like You"), making her the female rapper with the most songs to have sold over 10 million units.
