Hennessy Carolina began her career in late 2015, posting videos on the
Vine app alongside her elder sister,
Cardi B. Following Vine's success, she transitioned to television. In 2016, Hennessy appeared as herself on episodes of
Love & Hip Hop: Check Yourself, after
auditioning for the
Love & Hip Hop TV series. Hennessy appeared on
Love & Hip Hop: New York, with a total of 12 episode appearances throughout the show's run from 2016 to 2018. She first appeared as a guest star in
Season 6 of
Love & Hip Hop: New York, playing herself as Cardi B's friend and confidante. She later joined the supporting cast in
Season 7, where she acted as a matchmaker for Cardi B and producer Swift Star. At the Season 7 reunion, Hennessy got into a
physical altercation with
Major Galore while defending her sister. After leaving the show, Hennessy made a one-episode appearance in
Season 8. Additionally, she filmed scenes for two more episodes, but they were cut from the main broadcast and released as bonus content on
VH1's website. Hennessy appeared on
The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars, a special mini-series of
MTV's
The Challenge, specifically
Season 2, which premiered on April 17, 2018. In an interview, Hennessy admitted that appearing on
Champs vs. Stars was intimidating. "To be honest, I was really scared of going on the show because they do a lot,' she said. Although the $150,000 prize goes to a charity of their choice, the competition is complicated by political tensions between The Challenge veterans and celebrity contestants". She withdrew from the competition after multiple confrontations with cast members, citing concerns for her
well-being. In a 2018 interview with
Paper Magazine, Hennessy reflected on her and her sister Cardi B's rise to fame. "It's a blessing, but it comes with challenges," she said. "Sometimes you can't express your opinion, and not everyone will agree with you. Overall, it's a blessing." Hennessy walked the runway for
Philipp Plein's show in
Milan in September 2018. Although she was nervous. In November 2018, Hennessy collaborated with
Boohoo on a limited-edition collection. The collection featured sequined dresses, glittery separates, jewel-tone blazers, and strappy heels, all priced under £70 and available in sizes UK 6-24. Hennessy appeared on two episodes of the television game show
Hip Hop Squares in 2019. That same year, in August, she landed a campaign with
Moschino. In a 2019 interview with
Galore, Hennessy shared her career aspirations: "I want to dominate the fashion industry and I would eventually like to get into the makeup industry. As of October 2024, Hennessy has accumulated over 8 million followers on
Instagram. == Personal life ==