by Cardi B is one of the hardest working women in the entertainment industry today. As a chart-topping rapper, social media superstar, and actress, her schedule is nonstop. But even with her packed schedule, Cardi makes sure to carve out time for the things she loves most – time with family and friends, traveling the world, shopping, gaming, and taking in her favorite TV shows and movies.
When she’s not in the studio recording new music or on set filming her latest project, the three things Cardi B loves most are quality time with her inner circle, traveling the globe, and indulging in retail therapy. Though she has a glamorous life, she’s still a hometown girl at heart. Cardi was born and raised in the Bronx, and she remains close to her family and childhood friends. She makes sure to go back home often. Whether it’s hosting lavish family dinners, joining her mom on grocery store trips, or surprising her teenage sister Hennessy with shopping sprees, Cardi takes advantage of any opportunity to spend time with loved ones. She’s the ultimate family-oriented celeb, often shouting out her parents, siblings, husband Offset, and daughter Kulture on social media.
Beyond her inner circle, Cardi has cultivated close bonds within the music industry. She frequently collaborates with artists she considers genuine friends – everyone from Bruno Mars to Megan Thee Stallion. In her downtime, she loves hosting more intimate kickbacks at hotels or her home. Close friends like Lizzo, Normani, and Dominican reggaeton artist Tokischa are always in attendance. They dance, laugh, drink, and unwind together into the early morning hours. But you won’t find Cardi B clubbing into all hours of the night – she saves that kind of partying for her early 20s. These days, she parties with purpose spending real quality time with her nearest and dearest.
Of course, just as important as human bonds, travel is one of Cardi’s greatest passions. She believes seeing the world lends invaluable perspective. Though she spent much of her youth in her beloved Bronx, she dreamed of getting out and seeing more. Now with the means to do so, Cardi has become a true jet-setting celebrity. She says, “I love to travel. It just puts my mind at ease.” She began traveling internationally in her early music career days while touring. But these were mostly quick stops to perform then back home. As soon as time allowed, Cardi began planning extensivedream vacations all across the globe. So far, she’s toured landmarks everywhere from the tropical beaches of Mexico, Jamaica, and Hawaii to the cosmopolitan cities of Paris, London, and Tokyo. Wherever Cardi B goes, she travels in true celebrity style. She spares no expense when it comes to 5-star dining, luxurious hotel suites, chartered yachts, and private air travel.
While traveling and performing keeps Cardi on the move most of the year, she always looks forward to coming home to the States. And one of her favorite American pastimes is indulging in serious retail therapy! People may know Cardi rocks designer looks from head to toe, but they may not realize just how dedicated of a fashionista she is. She doesn’t just wear designer clothes – she collects them. Her extravagant purchases range from $1,000 mini-bags to one-of-a-kind custom gowns costing upwards of $20,000. She loves everything dripped in diamonds, fur, and exotic leathers. And she thinks nothing of dropping hundreds of thousands during a single shopping spree. Cardi has specifically mentioned owning hundreds of pairs of shoes and dozens of Birkin bags. But she sees these ostentatious goods as more than just status symbols. To Cardi, fashion is her art form. She expresses herself through over-the-top apparel. So whether shopping at luxury boutiques in Paris or scoping local vintage shops, Cardi seizes every shopping opportunity that arises.
Apart from travel and fashion, Cardi has shared that another way she unwinds at home is through gaming. She enjoys playing various video games in her spare time, most often first person shooters like Call of Duty. During late night gaming sessions, Cardi FaceTimes friends and trash talks exactly “like a guy.” She also loves open world adventure games like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption. Being a hip hop artist, she especially enjoys creating unique avatars, building up street cred, and driving flashy cars around the cities in these types of games. Cardi admits gaming allows her to enter different realities and just have fun. She can get lost in the fantasy – racing cars, shooting zombies or whatever else the game calls for. For someone with a hectic real life, gaming gifts Cardi a temporary escape – one where she gets to make all the rules.
Rounding out Cardi’s favorite downtime activities is watching TV shows and movies – the more mindless, the better. She enjoys getting lost in reality TV and turning her mind off to the dramatics. Keeping Up with the Kardashians is an obsession – she’s seen every episode of every season multiple times over. She also never misses new episodes of the Real Housewives franchises, from Atlanta to Beverly Hills. But she doesn’t just watch reality TV – Cardi enjoys scripted sitcoms and comedies too. She’s mentioned being a huge fan of funny shows like Martin, Bernie Mac, and The Jamie Foxx Show from the ‘90s and early 2000s. And she still keeps up with new comedy series like The Chi. Beyond TV, Cardi loves laughing at funny movies. Some of her go-to comedic actors are Martin Lawrence, Kevin Hart, and of course, Will Smith. Perhaps Cardi just likes the escape of a good laugh. Truthfully, TV and movies simply act as relaxing background noise after a long day. Cardi can kick back and get lost in the simple drama of fictional worlds.
Even with a packed performance schedule and filming projects galore, Cardi B proves she can balance her demanding career and still make time for life’s simple pleasures. The megastar rapper finds joy in the same everyday things we all do – hanging with family, traveling, shopping, gaming, and vegging out in front of the TV. She may live an extravagant celebrity lifestyle, but continues rooting herself in the ordinary. It just goes to show her humility. The relatable realness Cardi brings to all her endeavors makes fans connect with her on a deeper level. At only 30 years old, she’s already accomplished so much professionally. But as a steadfast family woman still in touch with her hometown roots, Cardi B has got her priorities in check. She takes advantage of every free moment between career demands to enjoy quality time with inner circle loved ones. Cardi seizes opportunities to travel the world and experience different cultures. She splurges on fashion, her creative passion. She unwinds gaming and binge watching TV. The glitz and glam of fame will only sustain a person so far. But Cardi B keeps it real by staying grounded in the simple joys of life. That genuine spirit is exactly what makes fans adore her.
