Cardi B’s 2018 album Invasion of Privacy won Best Rap Album at the 61st Grammy Awards. The ceremony took place in 2019, recognizing albums released during the relevant eligibility period.
Invasion of Privacy was Cardi B’s debut studio album and followed her rapid rise from viral success and mixtape releases to mainstream stardom. It included major singles such as “Bodak Yellow,” “I Like It,” and “Be Careful,” combining rap with Latin, pop, and trap influences.
The win was historically notable because Cardi B became the first solo woman to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album. The category’s nominees also included albums by Mac Miller, Nipsey Hussle, Pusha T, and Travis Scott, which is why the award is sometimes confused with other major rap releases from 2018. Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, and Nicki Minaj were not the album’s winner.