Cardi B and Offset’s tumultuous relationship has reached another turning point, as Cardi B has filed for divorce from her estranged husband. This news was confirmed by her representative on Wednesday, though no additional details were provided. Cardi is seeking primary custody of their children and is determined to see this through.
Sources close to the couple reveal that the decision to divorce wasn’t driven by the latest rumors of Offset’s infidelity. Instead, the primary reason is that they have simply grown apart. “They’ve grown apart. That’s what drove her to this decision more than anything else,” an insider shared. “This is something she wants to do.”
Rumors of Offset’s unfaithfulness have plagued their marriage from the start. Recently, he was spotted with a woman he had previously dated, sparking new cheating rumors, which he has denied. Despite these denials, the separation seems inevitable.
Cardi, 31, and Offset, 32, share two children: Kulture, 5, and Wave, 2. Cardi’s main concern is securing primary custody of them. Speculation has also arisen about Cardi expecting a third child, but she has not confirmed any pregnancy publicly.
The divorce did not come as a surprise to Offset. According to sources, both Cardi and Offset have been contemplating their future for a while. “It’s not something that happened overnight … They’ve both been on the same page. There wasn’t [pushback]. They’ve grown apart and that feeling has gotten stronger over time. It’s become unavoidable,” the insider added.
The couple, who married in September 2017, has faced multiple separations. Cardi first filed for divorce in 2020 but reconciled with Offset soon after. Their relationship’s ups and downs have been well-documented by Cardi on social media.
In 2023, Cardi shared a cryptic Instagram message, saying, “You know when you just outgrow relationships,” and followed it with,
“I’m tired of protecting people’s feelings…I GOTTA PUT MYSELF FIRST.”
She confirmed she had been “single for a minute” shortly after posting the message.Just a month after Offset accused Cardi B of cheating, they released a single together titled “Jealousy.” The cover art featured Cardi with her hand in Offset’s face, turning away from him. Despite their public struggles, the couple celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary in September with a romantic gesture from Offset, who decorated their home with pink flowers and candles.
“Thank you for the flowers, the empowerment, the protection and for being a great father to our children… I love so many things about you,” Cardi wrote on Instagram during their anniversary. She continued, “I love the fact that I’m with a grown ass man that’s going to provide, protect and help both of us GROW and can handle my mouth, my attitude, my confidence my weakness and all this ASS!!”
Offset reciprocated with his own heartfelt message:
“Since I met you I grown to become a better man no matter what you have my back and I can trust you with my life blessed to have a loyal strong woman on my side…you are my safe place in this crazy world.”
Despite their ongoing issues, the couple had continued to work on their marriage. Just months ago, in April, they were seen on a date night at a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, hinting at their efforts to make things work.
The end of Cardi B and Offset’s marriage marks another chapter in their rocky relationship. While the decision to part ways seems mutual and well-considered, the focus now shifts to the well-being of their children and their future apart. As they navigate this separation, the public eye will undoubtedly remain on them, watching their next moves.
