Offset Shifts Tone In Cardi B Divorce With New Promise

Cardi B and Offset’s divorce continues to make headlines as new details emerge about the estranged couple’s ongoing split. The Grammy-winning “Bodak Yellow” rapper filed for divorce from her husband of seven years in July 2024, with sources confirming her primary goal is to obtain primary custody of their three children. The breakup has been anything but quiet, with accusations of financial disputes, custody battles, and public feuds dominating the conversation. Now, as Cardi B gears up for the release of her long-awaited sophomore album "Am I the Drama" on September 12, all eyes are on how her divorce from Offset could impact both her family life and career.

In a shift from the drama, Offset spoke to TMZ this week, saying he “just want[s] all peace” for the family and “for us to win.” He emphasized their shared responsibility, telling the outlet, “We got kids to take care of.” The “Swing My Way” rapper also promised he’ll “for sure” support Cardi’s upcoming album, signaling a desire to keep the focus on their children and careers rather than conflict.

The former couple shares daughters Kulture Kiari, 7, and Blossom Belle, 1, as well as son Wave Set, 4. Since tying the knot in 2017, Cardi and Offset’s relationship has been filled with breakups, reconciliations, and plenty of public attention. Cardi’s decision to file for divorce last summer marked the official end of their marriage. At the time, insiders told Page Six that her top priority was ensuring stability for her children through primary custody.

Before Offset’s recent push for peace, Cardi took aim at him in a fiery X Spaces rant in June. The Bronx-born rapper accused him of being a deadbeat dad, claiming he left her “with the kids’ bills” for “a whole year straight.” She detailed their staggering expenses, saying she covers 24-hour security, private schooling, extracurriculars, and a full-time nanny.

“Kiari, have I asked you for anything? You want spousal support so bad,” she fumed. “And mind you, this is not even including food, my kids have a personal chef that comes from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. that I pay for because people in my house don’t have time to cook.”

Offset’s remarks come as Cardi prepares to drop her highly anticipated second album, "Am I the Drama," her first full-length release in six years. Public support from her estranged husband may ease speculation that their feud could overshadow the project.

Despite their messy split, both stars appear focused on their next chapters. Cardi has reportedly moved on romantically, dating NFL star Stefon Diggs, while Offset is pushing for peace and emphasizing his role as a father.

Cardi has also notched a major legal victory this year, walking away from a $24 million civil assault trial in March after a jury found she was not liable for allegedly assaulting a security guard in 2018.

The case stemmed from an incident in 2018 when security guard Emani Ellis accused the rapper of scratching her face with a long acrylic nail and spitting on her outside an obstetrician’s office. At the time, Cardi was secretly pregnant with her first child, a detail that hadn’t yet been made public.

The lawsuit claimed the altercation left Ellis “traumatized,” but Cardi told the court a different story. She testified that Ellis had been filming her on a phone and refusing to give her privacy while she attended the appointment. Cardi admitted the confrontation turned into a heated shouting match but firmly denied ever laying a hand, or nail, on Ellis, or spitting on her.

The trial, held in Alhambra, California, was full of viral courtroom moments, including Cardi’s candid remarks about the run-in and even her fashion choices. But the jury ultimately sided with her, taking only about an hour to dismiss all allegations, which included assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and false imprisonment.

Speaking outside the courthouse, the Grammy winner was blunt about her refusal to settle. “I work all day and I work hard for my money, for my kids, for the people that I take care of. So don’t you ever think that you’re going to sue me, and I’m just going to settle,” she declared.

Cardi also asked her fans to respect Ellis and her family now that the trial was over, making it clear she wanted the matter put to rest.