Leave it to Cardi B to give the humble birthday dress a major fashion upgrade. The Grammy-winning rapper celebrated her 32nd birthday in style, donning not one but two show-stopping looks that are sure to leave her fans and followers swooning.
In a series of Instagram posts, Cardi gave her 143 million followers an up-close look at her birthday ensembles, which included a cotton-candy pink maxi dress adorned with a sultry lace-up detail. The form-fitting silhouette hugged her curves in all the right places, while the plunging neckline and thigh-high slit added a touch of va-va-voom.
But Cardi wasn’t done there. The “Bodak Yellow” artist later slipped into an equally captivating little black dress, this one featuring a daring cowl neckline, stretchy mesh panels, and massive abdominal cutouts. Cardi affectionately referred to the outfit as her “little thotty dress,” revealing that she had to make a last-minute trip to the Staten Island strip club, where she used to work, to find the perfect birthday ensemble.
“The dress I was going to wear for my birthday was a little too small, and there wasn’t enough fabric…” So I got my ass in a truck and went to Staten Dolls Gentlemen’s Club, where I worked for four years, and bought this little dress because, baby, nothing was going to stop this night,” Cardi shared on Instagram.
The rapper revealed her former stripper name, “Camilla,” to her fans, sharing this “fun fact.” It’s clear Cardi has no qualms about embracing her past as she continues to dominate the music industry and the fashion world.
But Cardi’s birthday celebrations weren’t just about her own style statements. The mother of three also shared a sweet glimpse into the heartfelt gifts she received from her children, Kulture, 6, and Wave, 3. In an Instagram Story, Cardi revealed the handmade cards, balloons, and bouquets of flowers her little ones had created to mark the special occasion.
“Thank you, baby!” Cardi heard her eldest daughter, Kulture, proudly present her handiwork. The rapper’s youngest child, Wave, had also made a special card, which Cardi lovingly showed off to her millions of followers.
Cardi’s 32nd birthday comes just over a month after she welcomed her third child, a baby girl, with estranged husband Offset. Despite the ups and downs in their relationship, it’s clear the couple’s three kids are a constant source of joy for the chart-topping artist.
As Cardi continues to navigate the challenges of motherhood and her high-profile career, her unwavering confidence and unapologetic approach to life have made her a true icon for her devoted fanbase. And if her latest birthday looks are any indication, Cardi has no plans to tone down her signature style or her ability to captivate the world.