Why does she call herself Cardi B?
Almánzar developed the stage name Cardi B as a derivation of Bacardi, a rum brand that was formerly her nickname. She has a younger sister, Hennessy Carolina, who was born in 1995. She has said she was a gang member with the Bloods in her youth, since age 16, but stated she would not encourage joining a gang. The singer revealed that it stems from alcohol. My sister’s name is Hennessy, so everybody used to be like ‘Bacardi’ to me,” she said. Then I shortened it to Cardi B. The ‘B’ stands for whatever, depending on the day… beautiful or bully,” she said, referring to the iconic rum and spirits brand.