Cardi B

I’m bout this shmoney!

The ‘B’ stands for whatever, depending on the day…beautiful or bully

I was always scared to follow my dreams because if I follow my dreams and I fail, I can’t dream about it anymore. It’s easier to settle for less.

I have 100 percent Bronx pride like it’s a country like I AM the Bronx.

The faster I make a lot of money, the faster I can have these kids I want.

A h** neva gets cold

Once I became a mother I knew that I was strong, but not ready to do what I’m doing now

The times when Barack and I are at our most relaxed are when we invite some friends over who we have known forever. And you put a little music on top of that? Some good food? It renews your spirit to get back in the game.

I feel very blessed to have two wonderful, healthy children who keep me completely grounded, sane and throw up on my shoes just before I go to an awards show just so I know to keep it real.

How do you build a relationship when you’ve hardly shared a word but suddenly share a child? How do you love a daughter you don’t see for nearly two years? When does she become your daughter? How does she become your daughter?

I guess my parents were strict. There were a few times when being with my friends and had bring my sister. It was just my parents best interests.

You have to love your children unselfishly. That is hard. But it is the only way.

How do people make it through life without a sister?

You have to get that mom face right, like, ‘Oh, did that happen? Tell me more.’ Trying not to react so you get the good information. I tried to tell Sasha and Malia, ‘Do not go to other 14-year-olds for information, ’cause all you all are dumb. Talk to me.’ It’s like, ‘All of you are dumb. You know nothing. Love you!’ So, let’s just talk about it. Don’t ask Olivia what she thinks about sex. She doesn’t know!

I always sort of felt like the eight years that Barack was president, it was sort of like having the good parent at home. You know, the responsible parent, the one who told you to eat your carrots and go to bed on time.

I want my sons to grow up in a world where they’d never think boys are better than girls or that black is better than white.

There was a lot of charm in just living in a big family compound of a house. My two uncles, who were into jazz, lived in the basement, and one of them, Uncle Peter, taught me my first songs on the ukulele.

My #1 priority is being a mother as well and I can work too, so can you!

To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.

I know what it’s like to be married and to live in a house with a garden, but it’s not something I’m striving for at the moment.

I was probably 10 or 11 when I saw that, and sort of started thinking, ‘You know what? Marriage is an option. Having a family is an option. And going to school and getting your education and building your career is another really viable option that can lead to happiness and fulfillment.