Rappers Cardi B and Offset wed in 2017 and filed for divorce for the second time in 2024

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Cardi B and Offset have decided to end their marriage for the second time.

Cardi filed for divorce from Offset in July 2024, four years after her first filing in September 2020. Cardi shortly after announced on Instagram that she is expecting her third child.

The couple has had an on-again, off-again relationship over the years, and though they were ultimately able to reconcile after their 2020 split, in December 2023, Cardi shared on Instagram Live that she was single again and her relationship with Offset had ended a while ago.

The two rappers first sparked romance rumors in February 2017 when they attended Super Bowl LI together. In October of that year, Offset proposed to the “WAP” artist during Power 99’s Powerhouse concert in Philadelphia. However, this was after the couple had secretly wed on Sept. 20, 2017.

Cardi and Offset have since welcomed two kids: a daughter, Kulture Kiari Cephus, and a son, Wave Set Cephus.

During an interview on SiriusXM’s The Morning Mash Up, Cardi said she “never would’ve thought” that she’d marry a member of Migos.

“We’re very different from each other. Yin and yang for real,” she added. “But one thing that we like both love, we both love family. We are each other’s support system. I know that he backs me up a hundred percent and I back him up a hundred percent.”

From their first date to the birth of their kids, here’s everything to know about Cardi B and Offset’s relationship.

January 20, 2017: Cardi B releases the song “Lick” featuring Offset

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Offset collaborated with his soon-to-be girlfriend Cardi on “Lick.” The single was featured on her mixtape, Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2, which was released on Jan. 20, 2017.

February 5, 2017: Cardi B and Offset go on their first date

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It all began in February 2017 when Cardi and Offset went on their first date to Super Bowl LI. “My first date, I went big,” Offset said during an appearance on The Tonight Show in 2021. “I wanted to do something that was not normally done, you know what I’m saying? I wanted to have fun … so I took her to the Super Bowl.”

“I told my publicist to tell him because I was very shy, ‘Listen, if we gonna go on a public date together, you cannot make me look like a dumbass after this,'” Cardi told GQ. “And he was like, ‘No, I really like her. I’m really feeling her.’ We was talking, we was making out. We didn’t f—.”

Things escalated after the annual event, considering the couple’s respective power status. “After the Super Bowl, it got really serious because I feel, like, all eyes on us,” she said in the same interview.

October 27, 2017: Offset proposes to Cardi B during a concert in Philadelphia

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And just like that, it was official: On Oct. 27, 2017, the Migos rapper got down on one knee and popped the question (with a larger-than-life sparkler in hand!) to his love in the middle of a Power 99’s Powerhouse concert in Philadelphia — and she said yes.

“I can’t wait to spend FOREVAAAA with you,” Cardi wrote on Instagram following the surprise proposal. “Lets make a lot shmoney and love together.”

January 2018: Cardi B addresses rumors of Offset cheating

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Two months after his public proposal, Offset was caught in the center of a cheating scandal after videos surfaced showing the rapper in bed with multiple women. While he refused to address the allegations in his Rolling Stone interview, Offset reminded the reporter that it’s his “real life.” He added: “It ain’t no gig. It ain’t no f—— game, you know what I’m saying?”

Cardi, on the other hand, took a much more direct approach by tweeting her thoughts on the matter. “No, it’s not right for a [n—-] to cheat…But what you want me to do?” she wrote. “Go f— me another n—-? Start all over again and get cheated on again? This s— happens to everyone and I be too, you too…People handle they relationship different soo.”

January 14, 2018: Offset gets Cardi B’s name tattooed on his neck

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Presumed tension seemed nonexistent in January 2018 when Offset declared his adoration for the Invasion of Privacy rapper in the form of a neck tattoo of her name.

In an Instagram video posted on The Shade Room, an unidentified hand with long pink nails that many assumed belonged to Cardi B pushed the rapper’s hair aside to reveal his new tats, including the tattoo spelling out Cardi B’s name and the Powderpuff Girls.

February 2018: Cardi B speaks out about Offset’s rumored cheating

The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker opened up about her fiancé’s alleged infidelity in a February 2018 interview with Cosmopolitan.

“I know I look good, I know I’m rich, I know I’m talented,” she began. “I know I could get any man I want — any basketball player, football player. “But I want to work out my s— with my man, and I don’t got to explain why.”

The New York native also criticized the media scrutiny surrounding her personal life.

“I’m not your property,” she told the magazine. “This is my life … I’m going to take my time, and I’m going to decide on my decision. It’s not right, what he f—— did — but people don’t know what I did, ’cause I ain’t no angel.”

April 7, 2018: Cardi B reveals she and Offset are expecting

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After weeks of pregnancy speculation and clap-backs from the star — who famously responded to an inquiring fan by saying, “No bitch I’m just getting fat. Let me fat in peace.” — Cardi took to the Saturday Night Live stage for a performance and confirmed her pregnancy.

The camera slowly panned down as the star performed “Be Careful” during her second set. Cardi proudly displayed her growing baby bump onstage in a custom white Christian Siriano dress.

June 2018: Cardi B and Offset appear on the cover of ‘Rolling Stone’

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Rolling Stone‘s June 2018 cover featured Offset kissing his ultra-glam fiancée’s bare baby bump. Although this was Cardi’s first pregnancy, the pair’s first child together would be the fourth for Offset, who is father to three children from previous relationships.

“People want to make fun of me, saying I’m the fourth baby mom, [but] I know I’m not having a baby with a s—- ass man,” the “I Like It” star told Rolling Stone.

June 24, 2018: Offset refers to Cardi B as his “wife” at the BET Awards

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Offset led social media into complete hysteria after he referred to Cardi as his “wife” at the BET Awards in June 2018. Hours later, TMZ obtained the couple’s marriage certificate, which states the couple tied the knot in Atlanta months prior, on Sept. 20, 2017.

Despite initial hesitance to share details on the married pair’s special day, Cardi confirmed the news on Twitter: “One morning in September we woke up and decided to get married. … I said I do, with no dress no make up and no ring! … at least ya can stop saying i had a baby out of wedlock.”

June 2018: Cardi B and Offset host a baby shower

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In late June 2018, the spouses celebrated their baby girl on the way at an extravagant shower in Atlanta. The theme was Bardi Shower: A Bronx Fairytale.

Friends and family danced the night away amid tons of pink and white flowers, pink balloons and more. The chic soirée also featured a full band, a children’s book library for the couple’s bundle of joy and a “Bardi Baby Bodega,” where guests could grab various refreshments and other products.

July 10, 2018: Cardi B and Offset welcome their daughter, Kulture

Cardi and Offset welcomed their first child together, daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus, on July 10, 2018.

She announced the news on Instagram with a nude maternity photo.

September 20, 2018: Cardi B shares a photo from her wedding with Offset to mark their one-year anniversary

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In September 2018, Cardi shared a throwback photo on Instagram from their low-key wedding to celebrate their first year as husband and wife.

She captioned the photo, “TBT …September 20th.” Cardi and Offset could be seen holding hands with their heads bowed as a woman — likely the officiant — stood in the background.

December 5, 2018: Cardi B announces that she and Offset have split

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On Dec. 5, 2018, Cardi announced on Instagram that she and Offset had split. “We got a lot of love for each other, but things just haven’t been working out between us for a long time,” she said.

She continued, “It’s nobody fault I guess we just grew out of love, but we are not together anymore. It might take time to get a divorce and I’m going to always have a lot of love for him because he is my daughter’s father.”

January 2019: Cardi B and Offset reunite

After breaking up, the couple decided to try to work on their relationship again and got back together in January 2019. By Valentine’s Day, Cardi was showing off the extravagant gifts her husband had showered her with, which included two new Hermès tote bags in bright purple and orange.

“I love you daddy ❤️❤️Happy valentine day ❤️,” the “Please Me” rapper wrote alongside a video of her opening up the gifts. She said in the video, “Oh yes, and I wanted an orange so bad.”

To top off the special day, Offset had dinner flown into Chicago from Cardi’s favorite restaurant in N.Y.C. The couple was in the Windy City attending the NBA’s All-Star weekend.

September 2020: Cardi B admits her marriage with Offset can have “a lot of drama”

In a 2020 interview with ELLE, Cardi admitted that her relationship with Offset can have “a lot of drama” at times, however, they still share a solid bond that keeps their marriage strong.

“I don’t really like talking about love much, but I feel like I have to do it, just because I want people to know a little bit,” Cardi told the magazine. “There’s always rumors about me and my husband, and I feel like people would rather start rumors because they want me to be heartbroken. They want me to be hurt.”

She continued: “I do know that my relationship has a lot of drama and everything. 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.”

The rapper also joked that if everyone is curious about her relationship then she’s going to “put it in the f—— music and you can buy it too.”

“I’m not going to give it to you all for free,” she added.

September 15, 2020: Cardi B files for divorce from Offset

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After three years of marriage, Cardi filed for divorce at an Atlanta courthouse on Sept. 15, 2020, reportedly after finding out that Offset had been unfaithful yet again.

October 10, 2020: Cardi B and Offset are spotted kissing at her birthday party

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Just weeks after filing for divorce, the pair were spotted kissing at Cardi’s birthday party on Oct. 10, 2020. In a video posted to Twitter on Oct. 15, she clarified the status of her relationship.

“It’s hard not to talk to your best friend. You know what I’m saying? It’s really hard not to talk to your best friend,” she said. “And it’s really hard to have no d—. And it’s just like, I don’t know.”

She added, “We’re just really, really, really just typical two young motherf—— that got married early. That’s just what we are…. We’re no different than y’all’s dysfunctional ass relationships.”

November 2, 2020: Cardi B and Offset call off their divorce

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Cardi B officially called off the divorce, confirming the couple’s reconciliation.

On Nov. 2, 2020, a judge in Fulton County, Georgia, dismissed the case “without prejudice” nearly two months after the “WAP” rapper filed for divorce from the Migos member.

June 27, 2021: Cardi B reveals that she and Offset are expecting again

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Cardi had a big surprise at the 2021 BET Awards: her second pregnancy.

The rapper revealed the news while performing with Offset and Migos. After the trio finished “Straightenin,” Cardi joined the group for “Type S—.” Appearing on stage in an embroidered Dolce & Gabbana bodysuit, a sheer panel in the abdomen exposed Cardi’s burgeoning belly. Stylist Kollin Carter gave a behind-the-scenes look at the ensemble, which also included matching leggings and shoes.

September 4, 2021: Cardi B and Offset welcome their son, Wave

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The couple welcomed their second child together, a son, on Saturday, Sept. 4, Cardi announced on Instagram on Sept. 6. The couple did not reveal their son’s name, Wave Set Cephus, until April 2022.

Cardi shared the exciting news alongside a photo of her cradling her baby boy in her hospital bed while sitting next to Offset. In the picture, Cardi and Offset look lovingly down at their son while the “WAP” singer sits underneath a Louis Vuitton blanket.

“9/4/21🦕💙🧸,” Cardi captioned the sweet family photo.

“We are so overjoyed to finally meet our son,” the couple said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. “He is already loved so much by family and friends, and we can’t wait to introduce him to his other siblings.”

November 19, 2021: Cardi B says Offset is a “hands-on” dad

During an appearance on Good Morning America, Cardi said that Offset had been a very “hands-on” father to their two children.

“He is definitely hands-on,” Cardi said. “Sometimes he just gets too hands-on. I be like, ‘Listen, I got it. I know what I’m doing, too. This ain’t my first rodeo anymore,'” she joked.

May 25, 2023: Offset reveals that Cardi B helped him quit Codeine

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Offset revealed that he stopped taking codeine, crediting Cardi B with inspiring him to quit the habit. “She always got my back, right or wrong. We both are on the same mission to make each other better,” he told Variety.

“We are a great team,” the rapper continued. “We’re a powerhouse at this point — icon status. We believe in God. We believe in family. We’re always going to keep winning.”

June 26, 2023: Cardi B responds to Offset’s post on X accusing her of cheating

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In a since-deleted Instagram Story, Offset alleged that Cardi B cheated on him. “My wife f—ed a N—- on me gang yall n—- know how I come,” the post read.

Cardi responded by posting a Twitter Space conversation in which she sang the first verse of Keyshia Cole’s “I Should Have Cheated.” She then told listeners, “That motherf—er spiraling and thinking s—.”

“Please boy, stop acting stupid. Stop acting stupid,” she addressed Offset directly. “Going crazy over a f—ing Space. Don’t play with me. What the f—. Stop playing. That’s all I’m gonna motherf—ing say.”

July 27, 2023: Cardi B and Offset collaborate on new song

A month after Offset accused Cardi B of cheating, the couple collaborated on a song titled “Jealousy.” The track’s cover art features an image of Cardi B with her hand in Offset’s face as she turns to walk away from her husband.

July 31, 2023: Offset sets record straight about Cardi B cheating allegations

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In an interview with Angela Yee, Offset shared that Cardi B didn’t cheat on him, despite his claims on Instagram.

“That’s my wife. I love her to death,” he said. “If you got a New York woman, you know she’s a pitbull at the mouth. She get crazy at the mouth a little bit, and I was really lit that night. We [were] going back and forth and I was like, ‘Watch this.’ “

December 4, 2023: Cardi B and Offset unfollow each other on Instagram

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Cardi B and Offset have seemingly hit another rough patch in their relationship. The couple unfollowed each other on Instagram and the “Drip” rapper posted two cryptic messages on her Stories.

“You know when you just out grow relationships,” she wrote, adding, “I’m tired of protecting peoples feelings…I GOTTA PUT MYSELF FIRST.”

December 11, 2023: Cardi B confirms her breakup with Offset

During an Instagram Live, Cardi B confirmed that she is single while sharing that she wasn’t sure how to announce the breakup news.

“I’ve been single for a minute now,” the rapper 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 also confirmed that she had been dropping hints about the split to her followers by unfollowing Offset and posting cryptic messages on her story.

“I don’t know if you guys have been getting clues from me, from my Lives, or from my Stories, when I put some certain music, or find my unfollowings,” the rapper said.

December 31, 2023: Cardi B and Offset spend New Year’s Eve together

After Cardi B and Offset were spotted together in a Miami club on New Year’s Eve, she went live on a since-expired Spaces stream on X (formerly Twitter) to clarify their relationship status.

“I want to be clear to you guys because you guys are making your assumptions and I just wanted you to hear it from the horse’s mouth. Was I clubbing with my baby father yesterday? Yes. Did I got dicked down yesterday? Absolutely, baby,” she said.

She went on to explain that “a good night at the club” didn’t mean they were getting back together, adding, “We’re at a point in our relationship where we’re testing the space.”

February 20, 2024: Offset tells Cardi B to release her new album

In a post that Offset shared on his Instagram Stories that was recorded and later shared by fans on X, he appeared to be listening to a song as he encouraged Cardi B to release her sophomore album. The sound on the video had been muted.

“stop being scary and drop the album,” he wrote over the video. ““s— goes crazy 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 @iamcardib.”

March 1, 2024: Cardi B drops the Offset-directed music video for “Like What (Freestyle)”

Less than a month after Offset’s post telling Cardi B to drop new music, she released the video for her first single of 2024, “Like What (Freestyle),” which he directed.

April 30, 2024: Cardi B and Offset attend a Knicks game amid split

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Four months after announcing her split from Offset, Cardi B was spotted sitting courtside at a Knicks playoff game with the rapper.

May 6, 2024: Cardi B and Offset are spotted holding hand at Met Gala afterparty

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After Cardi B attended the 2024 Met Gala, she changed out of the dramatic black gown (the largest of the night) that she wore on the carpet, swapping it for a red custom-made dress by Revolve Atelier for the Richie Akiva’s 10th annual “The After” Met Gala afterparty.

She and Offset were spotted holding hands at the event, which was held at Casa Cipriani.

May 16, 2024: Cardi B calls Offset her “support system”

In a cover interview with Rolling Stone, Cardi B said that she and Offset are “all right now,” and when it comes to their future, they’re both going to “think it through.”

“Because we do love each other,” she said, adding, “It’s not even about love. We’re best friends. And 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.’ It’s not even about ‘How do you leave a partner?’ How do you stop talking to your best friend?”

July 31, 2024: Cardi B files for divorce from Offset

A representative for Cardi B confirmed to PEOPLE that the rapper had filed for divorce from Offset a second time on July 31. The New York Post‘s Page Six was first to report the news.

“It’s not based on cheating rumors, but rather has been a long time coming,” the rep said.

Cardi is asking for primary custody of both of their children, Kulture and Wave.

August 1, 2024: Cardi B announces she is pregnant

Hours after the divorce news broke, Cardi B announced on Instagram that she is expecting her third child.

“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!” Cardi wrote in her caption alongside a few photos of herself showing off her belly.

She continued, “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 can not wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do!”