Cardi B has recently addressed allegations that her estranged husband, Offset, was not supportive before she filed for divorce. On August 1, the 31-year-old rapper filed to end her marriage, having previously filed for divorce in 2020. Hours after filing, she revealed on Instagram that she was pregnant with her third child with Offset. The couple, who have had an on-and-off relationship, share two other children: Kulture, six, and Wave, two.
On August 3, the gossip site The Jasmine Brand posted on Instagram claiming that Offset was “allegedly unsupportive” of Cardi B. The site quoted an unnamed source suggesting that Cardi B expected a partner who “contributes fully” and “puts the family first,” implying that this was not happening in their relationship. In response, Cardi B commented on the post, describing the claims as “weird” and defending Offset by highlighting his support for her and their family.
“I can say he helps me a lot with my business and the kids… Never in my career, no matter what I went through, have I had friends or family go to the media. So, I don’t know who this damn source is,” Cardi B wrote. She also clarified her intentions regarding the divorce, stating,
“Even with my filing, I’m not asking for child support. My claim is for him to only pay for the bills he already pays for the kids and the new one.”
A representative for Cardi B confirmed to Page Six on August 1 that she had filed for divorce again after six years of marriage. A source told the publication that while Cardi B was seeking primary custody of their children, rumors that her divorce was due to cheating were unfounded. “They’ve grown apart. That’s what drove her to this decision more than anything else,” the source explained. “This is something she wants to do.”
On the same day, Cardi B announced her pregnancy on Instagram by sharing a photo of her baby bump. Dressed in an all-red outfit with a fur coat, she expressed her feelings in a heartfelt caption: “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! 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 cannot wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do! It’s so much easier taking life’s twists, turns, and tests lying down, but you, your brother, and your sister have shown me why it’s worth it to push through!”
Offset is also a father to sons Jordan, 14, and Kody, eight, and daughter Kalea Marie, nine, from previous relationships. Cardi B had hinted at the end of their relationship before. In an Instagram Live session in December 2023, she confirmed that she was single but found it challenging to share the news.
“I’ve been single for a minute now,” she 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.”
Cardi B’s public statements aim to set the record straight amid rampant speculation about her personal life. Her defense of Offset underscores the complexity of their relationship and her desire to manage the divorce process amicably, especially considering their children and her ongoing pregnancy. As the situation unfolds, it’s clear that Cardi B is focused on moving forward with grace and clarity, ensuring that her family’s needs are prioritized despite the public scrutiny.
