View gallery Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Cardi B got her famous cutting-edge personality as a native New York City kid. Born in Washington Heights and raised in the South Bronx, the rapper was raised by her hard-working mother and father. Though they divorced, Cardi has credited her parents as her "blessings." Here is everything to know about Cardi's parents and her childhood with them. Who Is Cardi B's Father? Cardi's father is named Carlos Almánzar, and he is from the Dominican Republic. Upon moving to New York City, Carlos worked as a cab driver.