On April 6, 2018,Cardi B unleashed her debut album, “Invasion of Privacy,” upon the world.
And it didn’t waste any time making waves.
In a twist of fate, the album was certified Gold just 24 hours after its release.
According to the music gurus at Billboard, it was all thanks to a strange technicality.
You see, the geniuses behind the charts have a rule that 10 track units count as one album sale.
And Cardi’s chart-topping single “Bodak Yellow,” which is in her album, had already sold a whopping 500,000 units.
So, the singer reached Gold status in the blink of an eye.
Cardi B Has Earned Her Sky-High Prices
This was just the beginning of Cardi B’s triumphs.
“Invasion of Privacy” got certified 4x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), solidifying her status as a rap superstar.
And if that wasn’t enough, the album won the coveted Best Rap Album award at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Fast forward to today, and Cardi B reflected on the impact the album continues to have on her career.
Sure, she’s dropped hit singles like “Up,” “WAP,” and “Money” since then.
However, the money keeps rolling in thanks to Cardi’s debut masterpiece.
And while fans eagerly await news of her highly anticipated sophomore album, “Invasion of Privacy” is still raking in those sweet, sweet checks.
Cardi celebrated this in a recent video.
“Five years! Yeah, I’m still getting booked for millions of dollars with one motherf-kin’ album, b-tch! Yeah, wassup? Ain’t nobody can tell me nothing.”
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Talking of big bucks, let’s not forget the jaw-dropping moment in December 2022 when Cardi B showed us her astronomical earnings.
In a now-deleted tweet, she spilled the tea on a mind-boggling paycheck she received for a live performance at the prestigious Chase Sapphire Lounge during Art Basel.
Apparently, the rapper pocketed a cool $1 million for a 35-minute show in front of 400 lucky souls.
That’s some serious cash for less than an hour’s work.
And if you’re still not convinced of Cardi B’s financial prowess, she has claimed to be worth over $40 million.
So, there’s that!
Good job Cardi!
