by TV One Staff

September 26, 2017

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Reality star turned rapper Cardi B has much to celebrate. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper just made Billboard history and a name for herself as she holds a record, once held by Ms. Lauryn Hill! Even more impressive, Cardi B has yet to release a studio album.

Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” is now the #1 song in America. The last female rapper that went #1 without a feature was Lauryn Hill in 1998. pic.twitter.com/pAhFGBtKTY

— DistinctHype (@DistinctHype) September 25, 2017

The 24-year-old, Bronx native rose to fame as an outspoken social media personality before landing a role on Love & Hip Hop NY. Deciding to leave the show behind, Cardi B focused on a career in rap, which, so far, has proved to be successful:

Before the whole BIG SURPRISE…Somebody call me and told me to check the Chart data .I was shleeping and I woke the fuck up !!!!

A post shared by Cardi B Official IG (@iamcardib) on Sep 25, 2017 at 10:00pm PDT

If you Salty 😂😂Sooo dope Made out of Salt @allanpachino this was dope !!

A post shared by Cardi B Official IG (@iamcardib) on Sep 25, 2017 at 11:30pm PDT

The ‘new kid on the block’ female rapper received nods from peers and legends in the music industry, a list including Janet Jackson and Missy Elliott, an advocate for female emcees:

I really can’t even believe this .Its soo surreal .Like ommmmmmmgggg son this the type of shit you dream about .Thank you Janet Jackson for showing Bodak Yellow some love.Im so happy .

A post shared by Cardi B Official IG (@iamcardib) on Sep 17, 2017 at 9:12am PDT

The first album I ever bought.I didn’t even really understand what she was saying cause I was soo young .I would never though of this son !!! I love you !!!!

A post shared by Cardi B Official IG (@iamcardib) on Sep 25, 2017 at 10:27pm PDT

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