Cardi B is reflecting on how her outlook on success has shifted since her rise to the top. In a recent interview with Billboard, the Bronx native explained that while winning a Grammy was a milestone in her career, her true measurement of success is no longer about trophies or industry recognition.
Back in 2019, her debut album Invasion of Privacy earned Best Rap Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, a historic win that she still values deeply. “Winning a Grammy, the most prestigious award, you can never take that from me. Everybody wants to downplay it, but everybody wants one. [But] times have changed,” Cardi B said.
She made it clear that her current definition of success is rooted in how the music connects with listeners. “Success for me will be people saying, ‘She put out a great album.’ If [at] 3 a.m., people are talking about the album, that’s going to be success for me because people can’t wait to downplay it. I even want the people who don’t like me to be like, ‘Yo. That sht is fire.’ Yeah, eat your fcking fruits, n*gga.”
For Cardi B, the legacy she wants to leave goes beyond accolades. What matters most is creating music that sparks conversations, keeps fans engaged, and even gets her critics to acknowledge the quality of her work.