Cardi B’s houses are beyond extravagant, just like she is. Since rising to fame as a reality TV star and later as a rapper, Cardi B has broken records and made history in more ways than one. In addition to being the first woman to win rap album of the year at the Grammys, the “Money” singer was named Woman of the Year by Billboard, her album “Invasion of Privacy” reached number one in the US in just 24 hours, and she was included in the Time list of the most influential people in the world in 2018. When she isn’t on stage, Cardi B is wearing many hats: the Bronx native is a mother of three, a trailblazer in the fashion industry, and a lover of opulent real estate. Below, we share a look at where the highly awarded rapper calls home.
The childhood-dream house
In 2018, Cardi B revealed that she had finally achieved her childhood dream—buying her mom a house. The platinum-selling rapper took to Instagram to share the news, explaining that she’d wanted to buy her mom a home for some time, but ultimately opted to hold off because “the ones I was interested [in] for her weren’t at my price range.” Only after the release of her album Invasion of Privacy was the singer finally able to save enough money and make her dream—and her mom’s dream—a reality. Giving fans a tour of the three-story home, which features a luxurious staircase with wrought-iron details, a finished basement with a gym, and a large kitchen for family gatherings, she said, “I’m emotional. I’m just happy that when my daughter visits her grandma’s house, she’s going to come here.”
Opulent Atlanta chateau
The year 2019 was a big one for Cardi B. She made history as the first female solo artist to win rap album of the year at the Grammys, but she also bought a dream home. Cardi B and her then partner, Offset, purchased a fairytale-worthy estate in Atlanta for $5.8 million. The palatial 22,000-square-foot home sits tucked away along a winding tree-lined road in the affluent neighborhood of Buckhead. Though built in 2006, the property has the same opulent feel of a centuries-old gilded mansion. The symmetrical exterior takes inspiration from Neoclassical French chateaus, giving the place an almost Versailles-esque feel. Visitors are greeted with a grand staircase that leads to Corinthian-style pillars, arched windows, a pediment, and intricate cornices. And the same level of extravagance continues on throughout the interiors, where you’re greeted by sky-high ceilings and a grand staircase complete with archways, columns, and balconies. Beyond the entrance, the home features five bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a private study, marble bathrooms and fireplaces, and a basement complete with a full bar and wine cellar. Though the home was fit for a queen, Cardi B eventually decided Atlanta was not for her. “I don’t have not one friend in Atlanta, and I don’t have not even one family member in Atlanta,” she explained on Instagram Live. “So I just don’t like Atlanta.” The rapper also took to X, writing “My casa….. I don’t want it nomore tho.” Though the Grammy-award-winning singer seemed eager to sell her Atlanta palace, the home has not been on the market since 2019, according to Zillow.
New Jersey estate
Cardi B is a New Yorker through and through, born in the Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights and raised in the Bronx neighborhood of Highbridge. After rising to fame, the “I Like It” singer did what many do when they start a family—she moved back home, in a way. In 2021, the same year she gave birth to her second child, Cardi B took to Instagram to share the news of her latest real estate investment, saying, “Me and my husband have always dreamed of having a crib in NY, and we have decided to add to our portfolio of homes. Now having a home in NY, I can have get-togethers with my family all the time!!” The photo showcases the rapper standing in front of a double grand staircase in a home that appeared to be under construction. However, Cardi B and Offset didn’t quite land in New York City like she said—reports say their new home is across the river in New Jersey. The 13,000-square-foot estate is located in Tenafly and features nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms. And to make get-togethers with her nearby family even better, the home comes complete with a movie theater, swimming pool, and tennis court.
Beachfront birthday mansion
For her 29th birthday, Cardi B received the gift of a lifetime—a property in paradise from her husband, Offset. (Cardi has since filed for divorce from the rapper.) The $1.49 million property is situated amongst lush palm trees in Las Terrenas, a town in the northeastern part of the Dominican Republic. The “WAP” singer shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, letting the world know the news of her opulent birthday gift. “For a hot minute now I’ve been telling Set that I really want to invest in short-term home rental properties in the DR and other Caribbean countries, but I felt like he didn’t agree with me and would rather put money into other investments. Well, I was wrong. I just can’t believe this,” the rapper said. To add an even deeper level of sentimentality to the property, Offset worked with Cardi B’s father, who is from the Dominican Republic, on the acquisition. The sun-soaked villa boasts six bedrooms, seven and a half bathrooms, two pools, and sweeping views of the Caribbean. The property is currently available on Airbnb for $836 a night.
