Cardi B and Offset have once again gone their separate ways, marking another chapter in their highly publicized and often tumultuous relationship.
While neither artist has officially disclosed the exact reason for their latest split, there have been enough public clues, cryptic posts, and emotional confessions to piece together what may have led to the end of their marriage — again.
A History of Love, Chaos, and Comebacks
Cardi B and Offset’s relationship has always been a mix of deep affection, public drama, and repeated reconciliation. The couple began dating in early 2017 and secretly got married later that same year.
Over their six-year marriage, they welcomed two children together — daughter Kulture Kiari and son Wave Set. Their love story has been passionate but anything but smooth.
Cardi herself has spoken openly about their relationship struggles. In a 2020 interview with Elle, she shared how the public constantly speculates about her love life.
“There’s always rumors about me and my husband,” she said. “I do know that my relationship has a lot of drama… But there’s a lot of love, there’s a lot of passion, there’s a lot of trust, there’s a big friendship. It’s always us against the world.”
Despite the deep bond they shared, their relationship has been marked by several public breakups — the most recent one now seemingly final.
The Latest Breakup: Signs and Signals
Speculation about trouble in paradise began swirling in late 2023. Cardi posted a series of cryptic messages to her Instagram Stories that hinted at personal growth and frustration.
On December 4, 2023, she wrote, “You know when you just out grow relationships,” adding later, “I’m tired of protecting people’s feelings… I GOTTA PUT MYSELF FIRST.”
Around the same time, both Cardi and Offset unfollowed each other on Instagram, raising even more eyebrows. Offset responded to the unfollowing with a dramatic post of his own, sharing a clip from Scarface in which Al Pacino’s character screams, “Who put this thing together? Me! Who do I trust? Me!” It was hard not to see that as a personal message about their relationship — and perhaps the control he felt slipping away.
While fans speculated, a source told People that the pair’s breakups and reconciliations had happened more times than the public even knew. “They’re tumultuous,” the insider said. “They’ve broken up and gotten back together and broken up again way more than the public has seen.”
Cardi Confirms She’s Single
In December 2023, Cardi B finally addressed the rumors head-on. During an Instagram Live session, she admitted, “I’ve been single for a minute now,” and explained that she had been hesitant to share the news publicly. “I just don’t know how to tell the world,” she said. “But I feel like today has been, like, a sign.”
She added that she was ready for a “fresh start” and was feeling “excited” about a new beginning. Cardi also said fans should have been able to pick up on the clues — from her Story posts, her Lives, and the music she had been sharing.
Filing for Divorce (Again) and a New Beginning
Cardi officially filed for divorce from Offset on July 31, 2024, making this their third major public split. Interestingly, she confirmed her third pregnancy just one day later.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Cardi celebrated the new chapter of her life, saying, “With every ending comes a new beginning!” She expressed gratitude for the support she had received and said the pregnancy had renewed her sense of purpose and strength.
While she didn’t directly mention Offset in the pregnancy announcement, the timing made it clear that their relationship — or the end of it — played a significant role in her decision to move forward independently.
According to reports, Cardi is seeking primary custody of their two children. Though her representative did not comment publicly, the move signaled that Cardi was not only emotionally separating from Offset but also legally preparing to stand on her own.
Public Appearances and a Fading Spark
Despite their growing distance, Cardi and Offset were seen together a few times in 2024 before the final breakup. They attended the Met Gala afterparty in May and were also spotted at a New York Knicks playoff game in April. Prior to that, they had last been seen showing affection publicly during Paris Fashion Week in July 2023.
However, those moments of unity didn’t erase the tension. Earlier in 2023, the couple got into a heated argument online after Offset accused Cardi of cheating.
The rapper made the explosive claim in a now-deleted Instagram Story, and Cardi clapped back with sarcasm and frustration during a Twitter Space, saying, “Please boy, stop acting stupid… Don’t play with me.”
Offset later admitted in an interview that the cheating accusation came out of anger during a petty argument. “I was really lit that night,” he told Angela Yee. “We [were] going back and forth and I was like, ‘Watch this.’” It was one of many examples of the emotional highs and lows that seemed to define their marriage.
Infidelity, Regret, and Growing Pains
Offset has been open about the role his infidelity played in their relationship issues. In an October 2023 interview on Call Her Daddy, he reflected on how his mistakes impacted not just Cardi, but their entire family.
“I was married very young,” he said. “I was a 26-year-old getting married as a mega superstar. I made mistakes.” He also shared the emotional toll it took when his children from previous relationships began asking difficult questions. “That s— hurts you,” he admitted. “It’s like, ‘Oh s—. The kids saying that s—?’”
Offset also acknowledged how being in the public eye intensified their problems. “Stop being selfish. You’re married to this woman, be dedicated to this woman,” he said, describing the lessons he had learned — perhaps too late.
Best Friends or Something More?
Even as the marriage unraveled, Cardi admitted in a Rolling Stone interview in May 2024 that there was still love between them. “We do love each other,” she said. “It’s not even about love. We’re best friends… It’s like, ‘OK. Well, there was a time that I didn’t have a best friend, or I didn’t have a support system.’”
But even best friendships can’t always survive constant emotional turmoil, public drama, and broken trust.
So why did Cardi B and Offset break up again? While the split seems to stem from years of unresolved issues — including cheating, public pressure, and emotional instability — Cardi’s decision also appears to be driven by personal growth.
