Cardi B Becomes First Female Rapper With Four Diamond Singles

By Da Front Porch

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Cardi B has added another historic milestone to her résumé.

The Bronx rap superstar is now the first female rapper to earn four RIAA Diamond-certified singles, with "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion officially surpassing 10 million units sold and streamed in the United States. In hip hop, Diamond status is one of the rarest achievements, reserved for songs that become both commercial juggernauts and cultural touchstones.

Her four Diamond-certified records include:

  • "Bodak Yellow" (2017)
  • "I Like It" featuring Bad Bunny & J Balvin (2018)
  • "Girls Like You" with Maroon 5 (2018)
  • "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion (2020)

Each record marked a defining moment in Cardi B's career while helping shape the sound and business of modern hip hop.

"Bodak Yellow," produced by J. White Did It, transformed Cardi from reality TV personality into one of rap's biggest stars. The chart-topping anthem proved a female MC could dominate the Billboard Hot 100 on her own terms.

"I Like It" became a global crossover smash, bringing together Cardi, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin over production from J. White Did It, Tainy, and Invincible. The record helped fuel the mainstream explosion of Latin trap and bilingual collaborations.

With "Girls Like You," Cardi stepped into the pop world alongside Maroon 5, expanding her audience without losing her hip hop identity. The hit introduced her to millions of new listeners while becoming one of the decade's biggest crossover records.

Then came "WAP."

Produced by Ayo the Producer and Keyz, the collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion broke streaming records, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became one of the defining records of the streaming era. It elevated Megan's global profile and sparked conversations that stretched far beyond music, cementing its place in pop culture history.

Cardi's success has helped shift the industry. Labels are investing more heavily in female rap, and today's stars—including Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Doechii, Sexyy Red, Flo Milli, and Lola Brooke—continue to benefit from an era where multiple women can thrive at the top of hip hop simultaneously.

DA FRONT PORCH TAKE

Four Diamond singles isn't just a Cardi B milestone—it's a hip hop milestone. Her success has broken barriers, expanded opportunities for women in rap, and shown that authenticity, crossover appeal, and hit records can coexist. As the culture continues to evolve, Cardi B's place in hip hop history is no longer up for debate. Cardi B always speaks on how much she loves history...isn't it ironic. No, not all. It's Cardi B living her dream and sharing it with us all.