Last updated: October 28, 2026 | By Muhammad Huzaifa
Who Is Carlos Alman?
Carlos Alman is the name many people type into Google when they want to know about the father of rapper Cardi B. His more common spelling in news reports is Carlos Almánzar. He is a Dominican immigrant who worked as a taxi driver in New York City and raised his daughters in the Bronx. He has never chased fame, so most of what the public knows about him comes from his daughter’s interviews and social media posts.
This article collects the facts that are supported by reliable reporting. It also clearly marks what is still unconfirmed, because many websites repeat guesses as if they were facts.
Carlos Alman Quick Facts
| Detail | What is known |
|---|---|
| Common search name | Carlos Alman |
| Usual spelling in news | Carlos Almánzar |
| Known for | Being the father of rapper Cardi B |
| Country of origin | Dominican Republic |
| Reported hometown | Castañuelas, Monte Cristi Province (per Dominican news, March 2026) |
| Birth date | Unconfirmed. March 19, 1958 appears on many websites, but no primary source was found |
| Age | Late 60s if the 1958 date is correct; not confirmed |
| Job | Former New York City taxi driver, now retired |
| Daughters | Cardi B (born October 11, 1992) and Hennessy Carolina |
| Cardi B’s mother | Reported as Clara, of Trinidadian background; the parents later divorced |
| Net worth | No reliable figure exists |
The Name Problem: Alman or Almánzar?
Cardi B’s legal birth name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar. That is her father’s family name. “Alman” is a shortened search version that spread online, and it causes real confusion.
If you search for “Carlos Alman,” you will also find pages describing an artist, a sports star, or an entertainer with that name. Those pages usually give no sources, and some even contain blank fill-in text. This article is only about Cardi B’s father, who is the person most readers are looking for.
Early Life and Dominican Roots
Carlos was born in the Dominican Republic. Dominican news outlets reported in March 2026 that Castañuelas, in Monte Cristi Province, is his place of origin and that his family still lives there. One entertainment news site also reports that he moved to the United States at age 12. I found that detail in only one source, so treat it as reported rather than confirmed.
After moving to New York, he settled in a Dominican-heavy part of the city. A property feature citing New York public records says Cardi B’s parents were listed at her paternal grandmother’s apartment in Washington Heights during the 1990s. That fits with Cardi B’s own account that she spent a lot of time at her grandmother’s home there, which she says gave her a strong accent.
Career: Years as a New York Taxi Driver
Reliable outlets agree on one point: Carlos worked as a cab driver. A Hollywood Life profile from January 2026 says he drove a cab after arriving in the city. Another report says he drove for most of a decade and retired around the time Cardi B started to rise in music.
Cardi B has described her parents’ early jobs as hard and low-paying, and she has said they struggled with money while she was growing up. Biography.com and other profiles also describe her mother as a cashier. Taxi driving meant long hours and unpredictable income, so this background helps explain why Cardi B often talks about work ethic. She also says her father still speaks up for cab drivers and wants their work to be respected.
You may see claims online that he later became a businessman or a construction worker. I could not confirm either claim in any reliable source, so I have left them out.
Family Life
Marriage and Divorce
Hollywood Life reports that Cardi B’s parents divorced, and that she still calls them her biggest blessings. The exact year of the divorce is not confirmed. Some websites say 2005 or other dates, but I did not find a verified source.
Cardi B’s mother is commonly named Clara in Wikipedia and Hollywood Life. Another source gives a different name. Because of this difference, I use only “Cardi B’s mother” in the quick facts and name her once here as “reported.”
Daughters and Grandchildren
Carlos has two confirmed daughters: Cardi B and her younger sister, Hennessy Carolina, who is a social media personality. Some low-quality sites mention other children, but none of those claims has a trustworthy source.
Through Cardi B, he is also a grandfather. The exact number depends on the source and its date, since Wikipedia’s 2026 profile lists Cardi B as having four children, while older profiles list fewer.
His Influence on Cardi B
Cardi B has said she and her father are very alike, especially in humor, and she has called them “personality twins.” She has also credited him for introducing her to Dominican food, including mondongo, a traditional tripe stew.
Her Dominican side also shows in public. In March 2026, during a break in her tour, Cardi B traveled to Castañuelas with her father and friends. Dominican outlets reported that she spent time with her paternal family, ate traditional meals, and visited the local hospital. This is one of the few recent events in which Carlos appears publicly, and he did so as a family member, not as a celebrity.
2026 News: A False Rumor About His Past
In January 2026, a social media account posted a screenshot that claimed Carlos had been convicted of a serious crime in 1993. The post appeared to come from X’s AI chatbot, Grok. The claim spread quickly.
It did not hold up. Grok later said it found no verifiable evidence for the claim and apologized for any earlier confusion. Cardi B also responded on X on January 5, 2026. She said her father had never been arrested in the United States and warned people to stop attacking her family. She had made a similar denial in 2023.
I am not repeating the specific accusation here, because it was false and Carlos is a private person. The lesson is practical: AI-generated screenshots can look official, yet they are not evidence. If you see one, look for a court record or a reputable news report before sharing it.
Where Is Carlos Alman Now?
His current address and daily life are not public, and that is likely his choice. Reports say he is retired and still close to Cardi B, and Dominican news in March 2026 placed him with her in the Dominican Republic. Some sites say he lives in New York, but that is reported, not confirmed. I found no credible report about his health.
What Is Not Confirmed (Fact-Check Box)
- Exact birth date and age: Several different birth years appear online, including 1958, 1962, 1965, and 1969. No official source was found for any of them.
- Net worth: No reliable figure exists. Any specific number you see is a guess. As of 2026, he has no publicly verified net worth.
- Business career: Claims that he became a successful businessman have no reliable source.
- Other children: Only two daughters are consistently reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Carlos Alman?
Carlos Alman, usually spelled Carlos Almánzar in news reports, is the father of rapper Cardi B. He is a Dominican immigrant and a retired New York City taxi driver.
How old is Carlos Alman?
His age is not officially confirmed. Many websites say he was born on March 19, 1958, which would make him about 68 in 2026, but no primary source supports that date.
Where is Carlos Alman from?
He is from the Dominican Republic. Dominican news outlets in March 2026 identified Castañuelas in Monte Cristi Province as his place of origin.
Is Carlos Alman still married to Cardi B’s mother?
No. Hollywood Life reports that Cardi B’s parents divorced. The exact date is not confirmed.
Has Carlos Alman ever been arrested?
No credible evidence says so. A false claim spread in January 2026, and both Cardi B and Grok’s fact check contradicted it.
What is Carlos Alman’s net worth?
No reliable figure exists. Any number you see online is an unverified estimate, not a confirmed fact as of 2026.
How This Was Researched
I researched this article by reading recent entertainment news, a Biography.com profile, Wikipedia, and Spanish-language Dominican news from March 2026. I also reviewed search excerpts from about ten competing “Carlos Alman” pages. Many of them repeated different birth dates, names, and jobs without sources, so this article tries to fill that gap by marking what is confirmed, what is reported by one source, and what is only a rumor. Where details were unclear, I said so instead of guessing.
Accuracy Note
This biography is based on publicly available information, including interviews and verified news coverage. Carlos Almánzar is a private person, so some details are limited and may change. If you spot anything outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update it.
Written and researched by Muhammad Huzaifa, contributor at Aurel Magazine.
