From Secret Vows to Public Fallout: Inside Cardi B and Offset’s Turbulent Journey from Love to Legal Battles
Since their covert marriage in 2017, Cardi B and Offset's relationship has been a wild ride filled with love, treachery, and public controversy. The couple's relationship has been tainted by several accusations of infidelity, angry outbursts, and reconciliations despite their mutual success and expanding family.
Timeline of Turmoil
2017–2018: Early Scandals and a Hidden Wedding
In September 2017, Cardi B and Offset secretly got married. A few months later, videos purportedly depicting Offset with other women went viral, resulting in his first public cheating scandal. Cardi supported him in spite of the uproar, saying in a 2018 interview with Cosmopolitan that she wanted to reconcile with her partner, even if others didn't agree with her choice.
2020: First Divorce
Cardi filed for divorce in September 2020, claiming that the marriage has been "irretrievably broken." Cardi had finally had enough after Offset "pretty much cheated the entire time" they were together, according to sources. But soon after, the couple got back together, with Cardi showcasing their strong friendship and her faith in forgiveness.
2023: Public Accusations and Denials
Offset accused Cardi of infidelity in a now-deleted Instagram Story that was published in June 2023. During a Twitter Spaces session, Cardi reacted, strongly refuting the accusations and criticizing Offset for putting them out there. She made it clear that any transgression would have been well known due to her notoriety. Offset later acknowledged that he made up the infidelity accusation while under the influence, saying, "I was really lit that night."
2024: Second Divorce Filing Amid Pregnancy
Cardi re-filed for divorce in August 2024, this time while she was expecting their third child. She requested primary custody of Wave and Kulture, their two children. According to people close to the couple, the decision was made jointly as a result of their gradual drift apart. Cardi stated that there was no animosity between them and that she hoped for an amicable transition.
The Current State
As of late April 2025, the relationship between both stars have deteriorated significantly, marked by serious allegations and public disputes. Cardi B claimed that throughout the past two months—as their divorce progressed—her estranged husband Offset has been harassing her and sending her threatening messages.
Cardi B accused Offset of harassing and threatening her during their ongoing divorce procedures in an interview on X Spaces on March 29. She said that Offset shared intimate videos of them with her alleged new boyfriend and threatened to hurt both her and himself in messages. Cardi also claimed that Offset harassed her friends and sent her demeaning voicemails.
Cardi B has accused Offset of using their children as leverage to drag out the divorce process and has demanded that he sign the divorce papers. She asserted that Offset had neglected to provide for their kids over the holidays and had not communicated with them.
The continuous arguments have sparked concern about their kids' well being despite past attempts at amicable co-parenting. Their professional affairs have been overshadowed by public arguments and accusations, which could have an impact on their careers and their public image.
As matters grow, Cardi B and Offset struggle to keep their private conflicts out of the spotlight while prioritizing their children’s safety first.
