What is Cardi B's real name?
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6. What is Cardi B's real name?
Cardi B's real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar. She was given the nickname 'Bacardi' by her friends and family (she has a sister called Hennessy) but it was later shortened to Cardi and, ultimately, Cardi B. (Picture: Getty)