Ms. Belcalis Almánzar, known professionally as Cardi B, unveiled a new fashion aesthetic during a recent appearance in Paris over the Fourth of July weekend, drawing comparisons to the signature style of media personality Ms. Kim Kardashian.
The 32-year-old recording artist—currently engaged in highly publicized and reportedly contentious divorce proceedings with her estranged spouse, Mr. Kiari Kendrell Cephus (professionally known as Offset)—was photographed wearing a striking, form-fitting mini dress in a vivid blue hue. The garment featured a turtleneck and full-length sleeves, accentuating Ms. Almánzar’s figure.
The ensemble bore a notable resemblance to a custom Balenciaga gown previously worn by Ms. Kardashian to the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, prompting public commentary regarding the similarity in styling.
However, unlike Ms. Kardashian’s original Balenciaga gown, Ms. Almánzar’s ensemble featured a significantly shorter hemline and was distinguished by a decorative embellishment located at the left hip.
Her hairstyle also drew comparisons to Ms. Kardashian’s 2022 appearance, featuring center-parted raven hair styled into a sleek, low ponytail. Two elongated tendrils were left loose, framing her face and extending down the length of her torso.
Ms. Belcalis Almánzar, professionally known as Cardi B, appeared in Paris with makeup characterized by a warm-toned blush applied to the cheekbones and a nude-colored tint on the lips. This cosmetic presentation bore a resemblance to that worn by Ms. Kim Kardashian during her appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in 2022, further reinforcing stylistic comparisons between the two public figures.
Ms. Almánzar’s Paris appearance occurred shortly after her formal announcement—on June 23, 2025—of her long-anticipated second studio album, Am I the Drama? The forthcoming release follows her critically and commercially successful 2018 debut, Invasion of Privacy, which received the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2019.
The new album, scheduled for release on September 19, 2025, will consist of 23 tracks. In addition to recent releases such as Outside, the record will also include her previous chart-topping singles Up and WAP, the latter featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
In the lead single Outside, Ms. Almánzar appears to make lyrical reference to her estranged spouse, Mr. Kiari Kendrell Cephus (professionally known as Offset), age 33, with whom she shares three children: Kulture (age 6), Wave (age 3), and Blossom (8 months). The lyrics, which suggest emotional distance and a new romantic interest, include the lines: “Do you how you do me, bet you we won’t speak again. Favorite player from your favorite team, he in my DM.” These lines have been widely interpreted as alluding to Ms. Almánzar’s rumored association with NFL wide receiver Mr. Stefon Diggs.#newsafro_
