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The new American dream: Cardi B's rise from Instagram to chart-topping rapper.

 

Her rise to fame has been described as both a modern fairytale and the millennial manifestation of the American dream. This week Cardi B, social media star turned musician, became the first female rapper in 19 years to reach No 1 on the US Billboard chart, knocking Taylor Swift off the top spot.

It is a moment that has sent reverberations through the music industry, not only because it highlighted how few female rappers have topped the charts – before Cardi B, Lauryn Hill was the last to do it. It is a trajectory that moves from college drop-out to stripper to Instagram influencer to reality star to mainstream rapper with the vocal support of Missy Elliott and Nicki Minaj, and whose songs are being covered by Janet Jackson.
 I feel as though this was a very important news article as its rare that you see black female artist accomplish so much in the music industry without being sexually appealing or trying to sell sex. This is because it meets the demands of the dominant ideology who like to see woman half naked. Also it gives hope for young women who may not be raised in the best situations that they can make something for their life.