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Cardi Band Offset have decided to end their marriage for the second time.
The couple has had an on-again, off-again relationship over the years, and though they were ultimately able to reconcile after their 2020 split, in December 2023, Cardi shared on Instagram Live that she was single again and her relationship with Offset had ended a while ago.
The two rappers first sparked romance rumors in February 2017 whenthey attended Super Bowl LItogether. In October of that year, Offsetproposed to the “WAP” artistduring Power 99’s Powerhouse concert in Philadelphia. However, this was after the couple had secretly wed on Sept. 20, 2017.
During an interview on SiriusXM’sThe Morning Mash Up, Cardi said she “never would’ve thought” that she’d marry a member of Migos.
“We’re very different from each other.Yin and yang for real,” she added. “But one thing that we like both love, we both love family. We are each other’s support system. I know that he backs me up a hundred percent and I back him up a hundred percent.”
From their first date to the birth of their kids, here’s everything to know about Cardi B and Offset’s relationship.
January 20, 2017: Cardi B releases the song “Lick” featuring OffsetGilbert Carrasquillo/GC ImagesOffset collaborated with his soon-to-be girlfriend Cardi on “Lick.” The single was featured on her mixtape,Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2,which was released on Jan. 20, 2017.
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Offset collaborated with his soon-to-be girlfriend Cardi on “Lick.” The single was featured on her mixtape,Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2,which was released on Jan. 20, 2017.
February 5, 2017: Cardi B and Offset go on their first dateParas Griffin/Getty Images for BETIt all began in February 2017 when Cardi and Offset went on their first date to Super Bowl LI. “My first date, I went big,” Offset said during an appearance onThe Tonight Showin 2021. “I wanted to do something that was not normally done, you know what I’m saying? I wanted to have fun … so I took her to theSuper Bowl.““I told my publicist to tell him because I was very shy, ‘Listen, if we gonna go on a public date together, you cannot make me look like a dumbass after this,'” Cardi toldGQ. “And he was like, ‘No, I really like her. I’m really feeling her.’ We was talking, we was making out. We didn’t f—.“Things escalated after the annual event, considering the couple’s respective power status. “After the Super Bowl, it got really serious because I feel, like, all eyes on us,” she said in the same interview.
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It all began in February 2017 when Cardi and Offset went on their first date to Super Bowl LI. “My first date, I went big,” Offset said during an appearance onThe Tonight Showin 2021. “I wanted to do something that was not normally done, you know what I’m saying? I wanted to have fun … so I took her to theSuper Bowl.”
“I told my publicist to tell him because I was very shy, ‘Listen, if we gonna go on a public date together, you cannot make me look like a dumbass after this,'” Cardi toldGQ. “And he was like, ‘No, I really like her. I’m really feeling her.’ We was talking, we was making out. We didn’t f—.”
Things escalated after the annual event, considering the couple’s respective power status. “After the Super Bowl, it got really serious because I feel, like, all eyes on us,” she said in the same interview.
October 27, 2017: Offset proposes to Cardi B during a concert in PhiladelphiaOffset / Instagram https://www.instagram.com/offsetyrn/?hl=enAnd just like that, it was official: On Oct. 27, 2017, the Migos rapper got down on one knee andpopped the question(witha larger-than-life sparkler in hand!) to his love in the middle of a Power 99’s Powerhouse concert in Philadelphia — and she said yes.“I can’t wait to spend FOREVAAAA with you,” Cardi wrote on Instagram following the surprise proposal. “Lets make a lot shmoney and love together.”
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And just like that, it was official: On Oct. 27, 2017, the Migos rapper got down on one knee andpopped the question(witha larger-than-life sparkler in hand!) to his love in the middle of a Power 99’s Powerhouse concert in Philadelphia — and she said yes.
“I can’t wait to spend FOREVAAAA with you,” Cardi wrote on Instagram following the surprise proposal. “Lets make a lot shmoney and love together.”
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Two months after his public proposal, Offset was caught in the center of a cheating scandal after videos surfaced showing the rapper in bed with multiple women. While herefused to address the allegationsin hisRolling Stoneinterview, Offset reminded the reporter that it’s his “real life.” He added: “It ain’t no gig. It ain’t no f—— game, you know what I’m saying?”
January 14, 2018: Offset gets Cardi B’s name tattooed on his neckMatt Baron/ShutterstockPresumed tension seemed nonexistent in January 2018 when Offset declared his adoration for theInvasion of Privacyrapper in the form of aneck tattoo of her name.In an Instagram video posted onThe Shade Room, an unidentified hand with long pink nails that many assumed belonged toCardi Bpushed the rapper’s hair aside to reveal his new tats, including the tattoo spelling outCardi B’s name and the Powderpuff Girls.
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Presumed tension seemed nonexistent in January 2018 when Offset declared his adoration for theInvasion of Privacyrapper in the form of aneck tattoo of her name.
In an Instagram video posted onThe Shade Room, an unidentified hand with long pink nails that many assumed belonged toCardi Bpushed the rapper’s hair aside to reveal his new tats, including the tattoo spelling outCardi B’s name and the Powderpuff Girls.
February 2018: Cardi B speaks out about Offset’s rumored cheatingThe “Bodak Yellow” hitmakeropened up about her fiancé’s alleged infidelityin a February 2018 interview withCosmopolitan.“I know I look good, I know I’m rich, I know I’m talented,” she began. “I know I could get any man I want — any basketball player, football player. “But I want to work out my s— with my man, and I don’t got to explain why.“The New York native also criticized the media scrutiny surrounding her personal life.“I’m not your property,” she told the magazine. “This is my life … I’m going to take my time, and I’m going to decide on my decision. It’s not right, what he f—— did — but people don’t know what I did, ‘cause I ain’t no angel.”
The “Bodak Yellow” hitmakeropened up about her fiancé’s alleged infidelityin a February 2018 interview withCosmopolitan.
“I know I look good, I know I’m rich, I know I’m talented,” she began. “I know I could get any man I want — any basketball player, football player. “But I want to work out my s— with my man, and I don’t got to explain why.”
The New York native also criticized the media scrutiny surrounding her personal life.
“I’m not your property,” she told the magazine. “This is my life … I’m going to take my time, and I’m going to decide on my decision. It’s not right, what he f—— did — but people don’t know what I did, ‘cause I ain’t no angel.”
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Offset led social media into complete hysteria after he referred to Cardi as his “wife” at the BET Awards in June 2018. Hours later, TMZ obtained the couple’s marriage certificate, which states the coupletied the knotin Atlanta months prior, on Sept. 20, 2017.
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July 10, 2018: Cardi B and Offset welcome their daughter, KultureCardi and Offset welcomed their first child together, daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus, on July 10, 2018.She announced the news onInstagramwith a nude maternity photo.
Cardi and Offset welcomed their first child together, daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus, on July 10, 2018.
She announced the news onInstagramwith a nude maternity photo.
September 20, 2018: Cardi B shares a photo from her wedding with Offset to mark their one-year anniversaryCardi B/Instagram; Inset: Theo Wargo/GettyIn September 2018, Cardi shared athrowback photoon Instagram from their low-key wedding to celebrate their first year as husband and wife.She captioned the photo, “TBT …September 20th.” Cardi and Offset could be seen holding hands with their heads bowed as a woman — likely the officiant — stood in the background.
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In September 2018, Cardi shared athrowback photoon Instagram from their low-key wedding to celebrate their first year as husband and wife.
She captioned the photo, “TBT …September 20th.” Cardi and Offset could be seen holding hands with their heads bowed as a woman — likely the officiant — stood in the background.
December 5, 2018: Cardi B announces that she and Offset have splitSwan Gallet/WWD/REX/ShutterstockOn Dec. 5, 2018, Cardi announced on Instagram that she and Offset hadsplit. “We got a lot of love for each other, but things just haven’t been working out between us for a long time,” she said.She continued, “It’s nobody fault I guess we just grew out of love, but we are not together anymore. It might take time to get a divorce and I’m going to always have a lot of love for him because he is my daughter’s father.”
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On Dec. 5, 2018, Cardi announced on Instagram that she and Offset hadsplit. “We got a lot of love for each other, but things just haven’t been working out between us for a long time,” she said.
She continued, “It’s nobody fault I guess we just grew out of love, but we are not together anymore. It might take time to get a divorce and I’m going to always have a lot of love for him because he is my daughter’s father.”
January 2019: Cardi B and Offset reuniteAfter breaking up, the couple decided to try to work on their relationship again and got back together in January 2019. By Valentine’s Day,Cardi was showing off the extravagant giftsher husband had showered her with, which includedtwo new Hermès tote bagsin bright purple and orange.“I love you daddy ❤️❤️Happy valentine day ❤️,” the “Please Me” rapper wrote alongside a video of her opening up the gifts. She said in the video, “Oh yes, and I wanted an orange so bad.“To top off the special day, Offset had dinner flown into Chicago from Cardi’s favorite restaurant in N.Y.C. The couple was in the Windy City attending the NBA’s All-Star weekend.
After breaking up, the couple decided to try to work on their relationship again and got back together in January 2019. By Valentine’s Day,Cardi was showing off the extravagant giftsher husband had showered her with, which includedtwo new Hermès tote bagsin bright purple and orange.
“I love you daddy ❤️❤️Happy valentine day ❤️,” the “Please Me” rapper wrote alongside a video of her opening up the gifts. She said in the video, “Oh yes, and I wanted an orange so bad.”
To top off the special day, Offset had dinner flown into Chicago from Cardi’s favorite restaurant in N.Y.C. The couple was in the Windy City attending the NBA’s All-Star weekend.
September 2020: Cardi B admits her marriage with Offset can have “a lot of drama"In a 2020 interview withELLE, Cardi admitted that her relationship with Offsetcan have “a lot of drama"at times, however, they still share a solid bond that keeps their marriage strong.“I don’t really like talking about love much, but I feel like I have to do it, just because I want people to know a little bit,“Cardi told the magazine. “There’s always rumors about me and my husband, and I feel like people would rather start rumors because they want me to be heartbroken. They want me to be hurt.“She continued: “I do know that my relationship has a lot of drama and everything. But there’s a lot of love, there’s a lot of passion, there’s a lot of trust, there’s a big friendship. It’s always us against the world.“The rapper also joked that if everyone is curious about her relationship then she’s going to “put it in the f—— music and you can buy it too.““I’m not going to give it to you all for free,” she added.
In a 2020 interview withELLE, Cardi admitted that her relationship with Offsetcan have “a lot of drama"at times, however, they still share a solid bond that keeps their marriage strong.
“I don’t really like talking about love much, but I feel like I have to do it, just because I want people to know a little bit,“Cardi told the magazine. “There’s always rumors about me and my husband, and I feel like people would rather start rumors because they want me to be heartbroken. They want me to be hurt.”
She continued: “I do know that my relationship has a lot of drama and everything. But there’s a lot of love, there’s a lot of passion, there’s a lot of trust, there’s a big friendship. It’s always us against the world.”
The rapper also joked that if everyone is curious about her relationship then she’s going to “put it in the f—— music and you can buy it too.”
“I’m not going to give it to you all for free,” she added.
September 15, 2020: Cardi B files for divorce from OffsetOffset and Cardi B.Francis Specker/CBS/GettyAfter three years of marriage, Cardifiled for divorceat an Atlanta courthouse on Sept. 15, 2020, reportedly after finding out that Offset had been unfaithful yet again.
Offset and Cardi B.Francis Specker/CBS/Getty
After three years of marriage, Cardifiled for divorceat an Atlanta courthouse on Sept. 15, 2020, reportedly after finding out that Offset had been unfaithful yet again.
October 10, 2020: Cardi B and Offset are spotted kissing at her birthday partyCardi B and Offset.Splash NewsJust weeks after filing for divorce, the pair werespotted kissingat Cardi’s birthday party on Oct. 10, 2020. In a video posted to Twitter on Oct. 15,she clarified the status of her relationship.“It’s hard not to talk to your best friend. You know what I’m saying? It’s really hard not to talk to your best friend,” she said. “And it’s really hard to have no d—. And it’s just like, I don’t know.“She added, “We’re just really, really, really just typical two young motherf—— that got married early. That’s just what we are…. We’re no different than y’all’s dysfunctional ass relationships.”
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Just weeks after filing for divorce, the pair werespotted kissingat Cardi’s birthday party on Oct. 10, 2020. In a video posted to Twitter on Oct. 15,she clarified the status of her relationship.
“It’s hard not to talk to your best friend. You know what I’m saying? It’s really hard not to talk to your best friend,” she said. “And it’s really hard to have no d—. And it’s just like, I don’t know.”
She added, “We’re just really, really, really just typical two young motherf—— that got married early. That’s just what we are…. We’re no different than y’all’s dysfunctional ass relationships.”
November 2, 2020: Cardi B and Offset call off their divorceOffset and Cardi B.Broadimage/REX/ShutterstockCardi Bofficially called off the divorce, confirming the couple’s reconciliation.On Nov. 2, 2020, a judge in Fulton County, Georgia, dismissed the case “without prejudice” nearly two months after the “WAP” rapper filed for divorce from the Migos member.
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Cardi Bofficially called off the divorce, confirming the couple’s reconciliation.
On Nov. 2, 2020, a judge in Fulton County, Georgia, dismissed the case “without prejudice” nearly two months after the “WAP” rapper filed for divorce from the Migos member.
June 27, 2021: Cardi B reveals that she and Offset are expecting againCardi B.Bennett Raglin/GettyCardi had a big surprise at the 2021 BET Awards: hersecond pregnancy.The rapper revealed the news while performing with Offset and Migos. After the trio finished “Straightenin,” Cardi joined the group for “Type S—.” Appearing on stage in an embroidered Dolce & Gabbana bodysuit, a sheer panel in the abdomen exposed Cardi’s burgeoning belly.Stylist Kollin Carter gave a behind-the-scenes look at the ensemble, which also included matching leggings and shoes.
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Cardi had a big surprise at the 2021 BET Awards: hersecond pregnancy.
The rapper revealed the news while performing with Offset and Migos. After the trio finished “Straightenin,” Cardi joined the group for “Type S—.” Appearing on stage in an embroidered Dolce & Gabbana bodysuit, a sheer panel in the abdomen exposed Cardi’s burgeoning belly.Stylist Kollin Carter gave a behind-the-scenes look at the ensemble, which also included matching leggings and shoes.
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The couplewelcomed their second child together, a son, on Saturday, Sept. 4, Cardi announced onInstagramon Sept. 6. The couple did not reveal their son’s name, Wave Set Cephus,until April 2022.
“9/4/21🦕💙🧸,” Cardi captioned the sweet family photo.
November 19, 2021: Cardi B says Offset is a “hands-on” dadDuring an appearance onGood Morning America, Cardi said that Offset had been a very “hands-on” father to their two children.“He is definitely hands-on,” Cardi said. “Sometimes he just gets too hands-on. I be like, ‘Listen, I got it. I know what I’m doing, too. This ain’t my first rodeo anymore,'” she joked.
During an appearance onGood Morning America, Cardi said that Offset had been a very “hands-on” father to their two children.
“He is definitely hands-on,” Cardi said. “Sometimes he just gets too hands-on. I be like, ‘Listen, I got it. I know what I’m doing, too. This ain’t my first rodeo anymore,'” she joked.
May 25, 2023: Offset reveals that Cardi B helped him quit CodeineKevin Mazur/VF23/WireImage for Vanity FairOffsetrevealed that he stopped taking codeine, crediting Cardi B with inspiring him to quit the habit. “She always got my back, right or wrong. We both are on the same mission to make each other better,” he toldVariety.“We are a great team,” the rapper continued. “We’re a powerhouse at this point — icon status. We believe in God. We believe in family. We’re always going to keep winning.”
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Offsetrevealed that he stopped taking codeine, crediting Cardi B with inspiring him to quit the habit. “She always got my back, right or wrong. We both are on the same mission to make each other better,” he toldVariety.
“We are a great team,” the rapper continued. “We’re a powerhouse at this point — icon status. We believe in God. We believe in family. We’re always going to keep winning.”
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In a since-deleted Instagram Story, Offset alleged thatCardi B cheatedon him. “My wife f—ed a N—- on me gang yall n—- know how I come,” the post read.
“Please boy, stop acting stupid. Stop acting stupid,” she addressed Offset directly. “Going crazy over a f—ing Space. Don’t play with me. What the f—. Stop playing. That’s all I’m gonna motherf—ing say.”
July 27, 2023: Cardi B and Offset collaborate on new songA month after Offset accused Cardi B of cheating, the couple collaborated on a song titled “Jealousy.” The track’s cover art features an image of Cardi B with her hand in Offset’s face as she turns to walk away from her husband.
A month after Offset accused Cardi B of cheating, the couple collaborated on a song titled “Jealousy.” The track’s cover art features an image of Cardi B with her hand in Offset’s face as she turns to walk away from her husband.
July 31, 2023: Offset sets record straight about Cardi B cheating allegationsFrancis Specker/CBS via GettyIn an interview with Angela Yee, Offset shared thatCardi B didn’t cheat on him, despite his claims on Instagram.“That’s my wife. I love her to death,” he said. “If you got a New York woman, you know she’s a pitbull at the mouth. She get crazy at the mouth a little bit, and I was really lit that night. We [were] going back and forth and I was like, ‘Watch this.’ "
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In an interview with Angela Yee, Offset shared thatCardi B didn’t cheat on him, despite his claims on Instagram.
“That’s my wife. I love her to death,” he said. “If you got a New York woman, you know she’s a pitbull at the mouth. She get crazy at the mouth a little bit, and I was really lit that night. We [were] going back and forth and I was like, ‘Watch this.’ "
December 4, 2023: Cardi B and Offset unfollow each other on InstagramKevin Mazur/GettyCardi B and Offset have seemingly hit another rough patch in their relationship. The coupleunfollowed each other on Instagramand the “Drip” rapper posted two cryptic messages on her Stories.“You know when you just out grow relationships,” she wrote, adding, “I’m tired of protecting peoples feelings…I GOTTA PUT MYSELF FIRST.”
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Cardi B and Offset have seemingly hit another rough patch in their relationship. The coupleunfollowed each other on Instagramand the “Drip” rapper posted two cryptic messages on her Stories.
“You know when you just out grow relationships,” she wrote, adding, “I’m tired of protecting peoples feelings…I GOTTA PUT MYSELF FIRST.”
During an Instagram Live,Cardi B confirmed that she is singlewhile sharing that she wasn’t sure how to announce the breakup news.
“I’ve been single for a minute now,” the rapper said. “But I have been afraid … Not afraid, I just don’t know how to tell the world. But I feel like today has been, like, a sign.”
“I don’t know if you guys have been getting clues from me, from my Lives, or from my Stories, when I put some certain music, or find my unfollowings,” the rapper said.
After Cardi B and Offset were spotted together in a Miami club on New Year’s Eve, she went live on a since-expiredSpaces stream on X(formerly Twitter) to clarify their relationship status.
She went on to explain that “a good night at the club” didn’t mean they were getting back together, adding, “We’re at a point in our relationship where we’re testing the space.”
“stop being scary anddrop the album,” he wrote over the video. ““s— goes crazy 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 @iamcardib.”
March 1, 2024: Cardi B drops the Offset-directed music video for “Like What (Freestyle)“Less than a month after Offset’s post telling Cardi B to drop new music, shereleased the videofor her first single of 2024, “Like What (Freestyle),” which he directed.
Less than a month after Offset’s post telling Cardi B to drop new music, shereleased the videofor her first single of 2024, “Like What (Freestyle),” which he directed.
April 30, 2024: Cardi B and Offset attend a Knicks game amid splitAP Photo/Frank Franklin IIFour months after announcing her split from Offset, Cardi B was spotted sitting courtside at aKnicks playoff gamewith the rapper.
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Four months after announcing her split from Offset, Cardi B was spotted sitting courtside at aKnicks playoff gamewith the rapper.
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She and Offset werespotted holding handsat the event, which was held at Casa Cipriani.
May 16, 2024: Cardi B calls Offset her “support system"In a cover interview withRolling Stone, Cardi B said that she and Offset are “all right now,” and when it comes to their future, they’re both going to “think it through.““Because we do love each other,” she said, adding, “It’s not even about love. We’re best friends. And it’s like, ‘OK. Well, there was a time that I didn’t have a best friend, or I didn’t have a support system.’ It’s not even about ‘How do you leave a partner?’ How do you stop talking to your best friend?”
In a cover interview withRolling Stone, Cardi B said that she and Offset are “all right now,” and when it comes to their future, they’re both going to “think it through.”
“Because we do love each other,” she said, adding, “It’s not even about love. We’re best friends. And it’s like, ‘OK. Well, there was a time that I didn’t have a best friend, or I didn’t have a support system.’ It’s not even about ‘How do you leave a partner?’ How do you stop talking to your best friend?”
July 31, 2024: Cardi B files for divorce from OffsetA representative for Cardi B confirmed to PEOPLE that the rapper had filed for divorce from Offset a second time on July 31.TheNew York Post’s Page Sixwas first to report the news.“It’s not based on cheating rumors, but rather has been a long time coming,” the rep said.Cardi isasking for primary custodyof both of their children, Kulture and Wave.
A representative for Cardi B confirmed to PEOPLE that the rapper had filed for divorce from Offset a second time on July 31.TheNew York Post’s Page Sixwas first to report the news.
“It’s not based on cheating rumors, but rather has been a long time coming,” the rep said.
Cardi isasking for primary custodyof both of their children, Kulture and Wave.
August 1, 2024: Cardi B announces she is pregnantHours after the divorce news broke, Cardi B announced onInstagramthat she is expecting her third child.“With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you have brought me more love, more life and most of all renewed my power!” Cardi wrote in her caption alongside a few photos of herself showing off her belly.She continued, “Reminded me that I can have it all! You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love, and my passion! I love you so much and can not wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do!”
Hours after the divorce news broke, Cardi B announced onInstagramthat she is expecting her third child.
“With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you have brought me more love, more life and most of all renewed my power!” Cardi wrote in her caption alongside a few photos of herself showing off her belly.
She continued, “Reminded me that I can have it all! You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love, and my passion! I love you so much and can not wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do!”
Cardi B and Offset with all three of their children after welcoming their youngest daughter on Sept. 7, 2024.Cardi B/Instagram
Just weeks after announcing her pregnancy, Cardi B revealed that she had given birth on Sept. 7 onInstagram, including photos of her posing with her newborn daughter in the hospital as well as her older two children meeting her.
source: people.com