Cardi B made a candid revelation during an Instagram Live session on Sunday night, officially confirming her separation from Offset. E! News reported that the 31-year-old rapper informed her fans that she had ‘been single for a minute now,’ acknowledging that she had hesitated to share the news earlier because she didn’t ‘know how to tell the world.’
This confirmation comes in the wake of both Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, and 31-year-old Offset, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, unfollowing each other on Instagram the previous week. Addressing her fans, Cardi B remained optimistic about her future despite the alleged infidelity issues with Chrisean Rock, and expressed her curiosity for a ‘new life, for a new beginning.’
The Bodak Yellow rapper excitedly shared her anticipation for this new stage in life. She posted a cryptic Instagram story, stating, ‘You know sometimes you just outgrow relationships.’ The following story post emphasized her commitment to prioritizing herself: ‘I’m tired of protecting people’s feelings… I GOTTA PUT MYSELF FIRST.’
Days before these revelations, Cardi B attended a Balenciaga party in West Hollywood shortly after making her runway debut at the brand’s Fall 2024 Fashion Show. Meanwhile, Offset shared a cryptic Instagram post featuring a clip from the 1983 Al Pacino classic Scarface, with a quote that could be interpreted as a declaration of self-reliance.
This recent separation is not the first rough patch for the couple, who reportedly met at an ‘industry event’ in 2016. Cardi B mentioned in a November 2017 Twitter video that Offset was persistent in pursuing her. They officially began dating in January 2017, coinciding with the release of their collaborative song, Lick.
The couple’s relationship faced public scrutiny with rumors of Offset’s infidelity in January 2018, including allegations of a sex tape with another woman. Despite these challenges, they secretly married in Fulton County, Georgia, in September 2017, only revealed to the public in June 2018. Offset’s onstage proposal in October 2017, while they were already legally married, added another layer of complexity to their story.
Cardi B defended her decision to stay with Offset in February 2018, acknowledging his wrongdoing while asserting her own imperfections. The couple faced another hurdle in December 2018, with Cardi announcing their split amid ongoing cheating rumors. Offset made a grand gesture at Rolling Loud, taking over her set with signs reading ‘Take Me Back Cardi,’ leading to their reconciliation a month later.
Despite another setback in September 2020, when Cardi surprisingly filed for divorce, the couple seemingly reconciled and welcomed their second child, Wave Set, in September 2021. Cardi admitted in September that she hadn’t expected them to get married but celebrated their six-year wedding anniversary the same month. The rollercoaster of their relationship has been marked by public displays of affection, controversies, and a continuous cycle of breakups and makeups.
