American rapper Cardi B grabbed headlines for accusing her estranged husband, Offset, and his mother of stealing. The Wap singer dropped the accusation in an X Spaces livestream.
“Yeah, you and your mom robbed me cold,” the 32-year-old American rapper claimed. Cardi B recently filed a divorce against Offset, whom she has been married to since 2017.
Belcalis Marlenis Cephus, most commonly known by her stage name Cardi B, is a popular rapper and reality TV star most famous for hits like Bodak Yellow (2017), I Like It (2018), and Wap (2020).
The rapper-songwriter’s father, Carlos Alman (also Carlos Almánzar), is a Dominican who immigrated to the US in 1990. Here’s everything you should know about Cardi B’s father.
He Was a Cab Driver
Carlos Arman was born on March 19, 1958, making him 66 at the time of this writing. Not much is known about his parents or siblings.
Before her daughter’s massive success in the industry, Carlos Alman worked as a taxi driver when he got to America. They settled in the Latin neighborhood Highbridge in the Bronx, New York, where Cardi B spent most of her childhood.
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Carlos roamed the highways of New York City for nine years before retiring, when Cardi B was already steadily gaining fame and popularity.
In a later post in X, Cardi B revealed that her father “still campaigns for cab drivers” despite being retired. The Bodak Yellow crooner was reacting to one episode of The Weekly, which tackles the difficulties of modern cab drivers.
“Please be nice to cab drivers,” the rapper urged.
He Divorced Cardi B’s Mom
Carlos Alman married his former wife, Clara in 1991. They shared two children, Cardi B and Hennessy Carolina. Like her older sister, Hennessy is a reality TV star, an influencer, and a fashion designer.
In 2005, Carlos and Clara decided to split for some unknown reason. Cardi was only 13 then, while her younger sister, Hennessy, was 11.
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Reflecting on her parent’s divorce, the Grammy-winning artist shared her views on X.
Cardi B wrote, “I’m not trying to sound vain or anything, but when my parents got separated I wasn’t really sad about it because I just [felt] like I had more freedom.”
Despite the split, Carlos and Cardi B remained as close as ever.
He Loves Food Like His Daughter
Carlos apparently loves his food and shares his passion for delicious things with his daughters, a fact that Cardi B celebrates.
During Father’s Day in 2018, the rapper posted her appreciation of Carlos and shared how they’re “personality twins,” both “loud” and “love to make jokes.”
“I can’t live without him,” the I Like It rapper sweetly concluded.
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Cardi B often shares photos and dishes of Dominican food and snacks she learned from Carlos. From eating tomatoes “like an apple” to cooking Dominican staple foods, the singer shares her father’s food heritage with her fans.
He Helps Watch Cardi B’s Children
Now retired, Carlos, alongside ex-wife Clara, spends his time taking care of her daughter and grandchildren. And the rapper has never failed to express her appreciation for her parents’ support.
When Cardi B gave birth to Kulture in 2018, she had her father “running errands” while her mother remained by her side.
“I’m just sitting here like God, thank you so much for these great amazing parents,” the rapper posted on X, voicing her heartfelt gratitude to Carlos and Clara.
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Final Thoughts
Carlos Alman’s life is a poignant tale of the heroic roles of parents in our lives. His support, dedication, and sacrifices for his family have left a lasting impression on his loved ones. And surely, on those inspired by Cardi B’s music.
That’s everything about Carlos Alman, Cardi B’s father!
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