We know Cardi B is cool, funky and has a rather naughty personality. But was she always like this growing up?
Born in Washington Heights and raised in the Bronx, the famous rapper was once just a young innocent girl who wanted to escape poverty.
So what was Cardi like before she set the world on fire?
I can’t wait to find out.
1. Yellow Dummy
![Baby Cardi B likes her yellow dummy](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/baby-cardi-b-yellow-dummy.jpg)
Forget ‘Bodak Yellow’ people.
Cardi already had a thing with ‘Yellow’ when she was just a baby.
Just look at her dummy.
2. Little Princess Cardi
![Little Cardi looks like a princess](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/little-cardi-b-princess.jpg)
This picture reminds me of Princess Jasmine in the Disney hit, Aladdin.
Of course, I’m talking about the kid’s version (if there was one) and I shall name her “Princess Cardi”.
By the way, where is Prince Ali?
3. Mother and Sister Love
![Cardi B with her mother and younger sister](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-mother-sister.jpg)
OMG…I almost cried when I saw the love shared between these 3 gorgeous ladies.
The way Cardi held her little sister in her arms is priceless!
4. The Famous Tongue
![Young Cardi showing off her famous tongue](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-tongue.jpg)
I guess we finally know where that tongue came from.
Yes, it started young.
5. Michael Jackson Style
![Cardi B had the cutest afro hair](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-afro-hair.jpg)
This is the cutest afro hair and outfit I have ever seen.
I wonder if Michael Jackson was her idol.
6. Sweetest Smile
![Cardi was a sweet little girl](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-sweet-girl.jpg)
Who would have thought that such a sweet girl would become a rapper one day?
That smile alone has melted my heart.
7. Posing for Camera
![The young rapper knew how to pose for the camera](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-pose-for-camera.jpg)
Even with a thick jacket on, young Cardi already knew how to pose for the camera.
I guess she’s born to be famous.
8. Proud Sister
![Cardi looks like the proudest sister](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-proudest-sis.jpg)
Okay, I understand this is only kindergarten graduation but you can sense how proud Cardi was of her sister’s achievement.
9. Young and Pretty!
![Cardi was so pretty when she was young](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-young-pretty.jpg)
Let’s forget about her future rapping talent for a second.
This little girl is so pretty and it’s only a matter of time before she became a star.
10. Special Bond
![Cardi shared a special sister bond with Hennessy during childhood](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-sister-bond.jpg)
Here’s another childhood photo showing the special bond between Cardi and Hennessy. Now you know why these sisters are so close.
11. Young Bride
![Cardi playing bride as a child](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-playing-bride.jpg)
Looks like Cardi enjoyed playing the bride at a relatively young age. No wonder why she got married so early.
Despite her craziness, I believe she is a traditional woman with enormous family values.
12. Early Faith with God
![Cardi B had an early faith with God](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-faith-with-god.jpg)
The singer has always had a strong relationship with God and her faith started at an early age. I wonder if she went to a Catholic school…
13. Stylish Cardi
![Stylish Cardi](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-stylish.jpg)
It’s obvious young Cardi knows a thing or two about styling.
While it’s nothing compared to her outfits these days, she knew how to mix and match her colors to look good.
14. Bright Student
![Was Cardi B a bright student back then?](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-bright-student.jpg)
The rapper will probably laugh at me if she saw this, but I honestly think Cardi looked like a very bright student.
I think she just graduated from her 5th-grade elementary school here.
15. Birthday Party Fun
![Cardi B eating birthday cake](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-birthday-cake.jpg)
Don’t let her youthful and innocent look deceive you, people! Cardi knew how to party at a young age. Just look at the birthday cake on her face and hair.
I’m sure a lot of action went on behind the scene.
16. Hanging Out With Friends
![Teen Cardi hanging our with friends](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/teenager-cardi-b-with-friends.jpg)
Look how beautiful Cardi was as a teenager. She loves to hang out with friends for lunches and dinners.
I wonder how many boys she has attracted in that gorgeous spotty dress?
17. Class of 2010
![Cardi B at the class of 2010](https://cdn.betheknockout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-class-of-2010.jpg)
This is a picture of Cardi B in the class of 2010.
One year later, when she turned 19, she dropped out of school and began stripping.
The rest is history…
Contents
- 1. Yellow Dummy
- 2. Little Princess Cardi
- 3. Mother and Sister Love
- 4. The Famous Tongue
- 5. Michael Jackson Style
- 6. Sweetest Smile
- 7. Posing for Camera
- 8. Proud Sister
- 9. Young and Pretty!
- 10. Special Bond
- 11. Young Bride
- 12. Early Faith with God
- 13. Stylish Cardi
- 14. Bright Student
- 15. Birthday Party Fun
- 16. Hanging Out With Friends
- 17. Class of 2010