Cardi B to receive Billboard Canada Global Woman of the Year award

Cardi B has been named the recipient of Billboard Canada’s inaugural Global Woman of the Year award. She is scheduled to accept the honor at the Billboard Canada Women In Music 2026 event on November 24 at Rebel in Toronto.

Billboard Canada highlighted her significant chart presence, noting she has 46 songs on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, including eight top 10 hits. The rapper is recognized for several industry milestones, including being the first female rapper with multiple No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and the first solo woman to win a Grammy for best rap album.

Two other industry professionals will be honored during the ceremony. Melissa Bubb-Clarke of Live Nation Canada will receive the 2026 Executive of the Year award, and Kristy Fletcher, president of MusiCounts and COO of CARAS, will be presented with the Impact Award for her influence on young musicians.