Is Cardi B broke? Rapper addresses allegations of living off brand deals

Rapper Cardi B has responded to allegations that she is relying on brand deals for her wealth.

“People say that I’m surviving off Shein deals and brand deals — wait hold on,” Cardi stated in a voice recording shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. “I want to let y’all know I could wake up tomorrow, sign a contract, and have half of $65 million — or half of $70 million – in my bank.”

The rapper, known for her lavish lifestyle, dismissed claims of financial struggle, adding that she spends “about $3 million in a month.”



Cardi also referenced a recent screenshot she posted of a text message detailing a tour deal under negotiation in September. The deal allegedly offered her $1 million per show, totaling $65 million for the entire tour.

A Glimpse at Cardi B's Wealth

Cardi B’s net worth is estimated at $80 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, including an approximate $50 million valuation of her music catalog rights.

Her rise to fame began on Vine and Instagram, leading to her role on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: New York from 2015 to 2017. She achieved widespread success with her 2017 single Bodak Yellow, which went diamond, making her the only female rapper with multiple RIAA diamond-certified songs.

Her debut album, Invasion of Privacy (2018), shattered streaming records, achieved triple platinum status, and won her a Grammy for Best Rap Album. Beyond music, Cardi is a dominant force on social media, boasting over 169 million Instagram followers, 7 billion YouTube streams, 30+ million monthly Spotify listeners, and 22 million TikTok fans.

Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Cephus, is one of the most accomplished female artists in modern music. She holds several groundbreaking records in hip-hop, including the most number-one singles (five) on the Billboard Hot 100 among female rappers. She is also the only female rapper to achieve multiple solo number-one hits and to top the charts in two different decades (2010s and 2020s). Additionally, Cardi is the highest-certified female rapper for digital singles in U.S. history, the first to earn three diamond-certified songs from the RIAA, and has surpassed 100 million RIAA-certified units sold in the U.S.