Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus (/ ˈ b ɛ l k ə l iː z ɑː l ˈ m æ n z ɑːr /, Spanish: [alˈmansaɾ]; born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. She is known for her aggressive flow, clever punchlines and outspoken lyrics, which have received widespread media coverage and been vastly quoted online. Born and raised in New York City, …