A luxurious Libra and a salacious Sagittarius walk into an industry event. Sparks fly, contact info is exchanged and the rest is history. Or is it? At the start, “Bodak Yellow” rapper Cardi B and Migos member Offset were inseparable, in love, supporting one another’s careers and starting a family. Now, reports claim that Cardi B and her on-again, off-again husband have divorced. So how did the couple reach this point and where are they now? Here’s what we know about Cardi B’s husband and the tumultuous story of their marriage.
Cardi B Met Offset at an Industry Event Before Her Breakout
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, rapper trio the Migos had been blazing along in the music industry since 2008. A string of Billboard Hot 100 hits in 2014 placed them on the map and on everyone’s radios. According to the rapper-mother-businesswoman, Offset was very persistent in his pursuit of her. After finally getting her attention, the two were married within months in a romantic, secret ceremony.
Offset Proposed at a Sold Out Show and They Welcomed Kulture Months Later
Fans of the duo witnessed their favs celebrate their love in 2017 with a formal proposal where Offset gave Cardi B an 8-carat diamond ring. While they’d already signed and sealed their matrimony, the gesture sent lovers of their music into a frenzy. Following the romantic gesture, Cardi B and Offset welcomed their firstborn, Kulture; Offset had already fathered three children from previous relationships, but this was the rap diva’s debut as a mom. Both parents have talked publicly about the importance of family and making sure that the children feel integrated.
Infidelity Rumors Spark a Break-up & a Public Plea Before Reconnecting
In 2018, Cardi B and Offset split temporarily following internet inferences of infidelity. Cardi announced their breakup, speaking to her disappointment and confusion with her partner. Offset followed with a rose-dripped ask for his “Clout” collaborator to reconsider. Cardi B and Offset were back together shortly after their split and set intentions about improving communication in their relationship. The “Bongos” beauty shared in an interview that the couple saw priests, encouraging them to pray singularly and together for the success of their reunion. Several red carpets and collaborations later, they were still heading in the right direction until things became murky again.
Cardi B Files for Divorce Before Reconsidering the Romance
Towards the end of 2020, Cardi B filed for divorce, stating that their union was irreparable. While she did not go into detail about what led to her decision, speculations were made along the lines of Offset’s previous transgressions. Months later, the couple was seen together on the VMA’s pink carpet. Reports claimed that Cardi B’s divorce had been dismissed and the rap legends were working on things one more time. In 2021 they welcomed their second child, Wave.
Couple Calls It Quits (Again) Amid Femcee’s Third Pregnancy
Even after adding another child to their family, deciding to stick together and dedicating some time to reconciliation, Cardi B filed for divorce again in 2024 after seven years of marriage. After keeping her pregnancy a secret, the exes welcomed their third child just weeks after her filing. Around the time of their latest split, Offset was spotted with a new girlfriend at New York Fashion Week and then retaliated to Cardi’s accusations by saying she stepped out on him while pregnant with their child. It’s unclear where the co-parents currently stand, but on Instagram Live, Cardi said that she’s always been too good for Offset. While she expressed some regrets about him, the black-haired beauty is full of nothing but love for their three children.