Offset and Cardi B are all over the news after the latter officially announced their split on Instagram Live over the weekend. The announcement comes after Blueface revealed his fellow male rapper slept with his ex, Chrisean Rock. Offset quickly countered the claim, stressing he didn’t cheat on his wife with another woman, but it was probably too late. So, relive Cardi B and Offset’s romance as we explore their relationship timeline.
Offset and Cardi B’s On-Again-Off-Again Romance
Since Offset and Cardi B’s romance began in 2017, it has brought much to the table. They have been involved in cheating controversies, a secret marriage, collaborative songs, and, of course, bringing two wonderful kids, daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus, 5, and son Wave Set Cephus, 2, to life. So, when did they meet, and how did their relationship begin? Read on.
- December 2016
Cardi B first teased their collaborative track, Lick, in December 2016. Though they were yet to meet before the recording began, they were already linked to each other a month before the Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2 release.
- February 2017
A couple of months later, Offset reportedly set a dinner date with Cardi B in New York, though it was with a group of women. They held hands publicly at the Super Bowl of the said year, while the female rapper was also spotted on his live video.
- May 2017
Despite denying the relationship rumors, the two were seen together at the Met Gala afterparty at 1 Oak nightclub, appearing more smitten than ever. However, they remained mum about their romance, not confirming anything.
- October 2017
After continuously denying their romance, Offset proposed to Cardi B at Power 99’s Powerhouse in Philadelphia in October 2017. As the crowd went wild, the Bongos hitmaker gave him her sweetest yes as she showed off her $500,000 engagement ring.
- April 2018
The 31-year-old finally confirmed the ongoing pregnancy rumors after several times denying it by showing her baby bump on Saturday Night Live in April 2018.
- June 2018
They graced the Rolling Stone cover together, showing a pregnant Cardi B while Offset kissed her belly.
In the same year, the WAP singer admitted they were already married in September 2017—even before he proposed.
- July 2018
After just a month, Kulture Kiari Cephus finally arrived. According to TMZ, the name was a tribute to Offset, whose real name is Kiari Cephus.
- December 2018
However, amid the nonstop cheating allegations and breakup rumors, Cardi B announced her split from Offset. The latter then became emotional about his baby mama and tweeted that he missed Cardi B.
- January 2019
A month after the split, TMZ broke the news that Cardi B returned to their home in Atlanta. The two also set new relationship rules, like “no groupies,” as he showed his honesty and faithfulness to Cardi B.
- September 2019
The pair celebrated their second wedding anniversary, with Cardi B posting a sweet message for her husband on Instagram. “9/20/17 Happy marriage anniversary hubby. We keep learning and growing. That’s what marriage about,” she captioned her post with a photo of them together.
Offset also shared a touching video montage for his wife while his song, Don’t Lose Me, played in the background.
“Today is our anniversary nobody believed it was real. We got married without nobody knowing because it was only between us and God! Now we have beautiful Kulture and a big family,” he wrote. “I love you 4ever and after life.”
- September 2020
As their on-again-off-again romance continued, Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset on September 15, 2020, five days before their third anniversary. The music personality wanted to put an end to their three-year marriage, and Cardi B wanted the court to primarily award her the legal and physical custody of their child.
At the time, she explained that the reason behind the split wasn’t about cheating, but she already got tired of arguing. “I got tired of not seeing things eye to eye,” she said.
- October 2020
A billboard with a birthday wish popped up for Cardi B a couple of days before her birthday. The ad featured a big, pink sign featuring her photo with her child, Kulture, with the message, “Happy birthday mommy Love Kulture.” Cardi B posted it on Instagram and thanked a certain “sir,” who many believed was Offset.
Later, he even joined her birthday celebration in Las Vegas and gifted her a Rolls Royce with a custom car seat for their child. Despite the divorce proceedings, they were spotted sharing a kiss.
In the same month, the couple reunited. She also addressed the rumors that she was doing things for attention, admitted she was a crazy woman who would be happy the next day and wanted to beat a man after.
- June 2021
After calling off their divorce, Cardi B and Offset announced they were expecting their second child at the 2021 BET Awards. Cardi B joined Migos’ performance wearing a blinged-out black outfit that only had a mesh cover over her belly, showing her growing baby bump.
- September 2021
Three months after announcing their pregnancy, their second child, Wave Set Cephus, finally arrived. Cardi B revealed Offset suggested the kid’s name, and as soon as she heard it, she was “sold.” “That had to be his name,” she said.
When Set suggested Wave, I was sold! THAT HAD TO BE HIS NAME ! pic.twitter.com/dbZswOd3kr
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) April 15, 2022
- November 2022
Cardi B supported Offset after a Migos member, Takeoff, died. In a now-deleted tweet, she said they lived normally, but their hearts were heavy deep down. She then cleared that they didn’t ask for sympathy after opening up about this issue and that they were not a charity case. However, she admitted feeling hopeless trying to make her husband happy after what had happened.
- December 2023
Come December 2023; Cardi B seemingly hinted at trouble in their relationship in a couple of Instagram Stories while talking about growing out of relationships and putting herself first after protecting others’ feelings.
From there, netizens quickly noticed that she and Offset had unfollowed each other on Instagram, resulting in breakup rumors.
Blueface then alleged in a now-deleted tweet that his ex, Chrisean Rock, had slept with Offset. But the latter vehemently denied the claim, insisting he had never hooked up with the Mr. Tale Ya B***h artist. “I ain’t never talk or touch that lady,” he tweeted. Chrisean also denied Blueface’s revelation. Cardi B later announced that she’s already single.
I ain't never talk or touch that lady.
Real talk man you need some help! https://t.co/lsDRLj3W2F
— OFFSET (@OffsetYRN) December 10, 2023
The Cardi B, Offset, and Chrisean Rock Drama
Blueface made the big reveal about Chrisean Rock after learning that he wasn’t her child’s father, and she covered her tattoo of his name.
The Respect My Cryppin rapper said being tattooed wasn’t a flex and later revealed that Chrisean got intimate with Cardi B’s husband. As the 23-year-old refuted his revelation, Blueface revealed further details about when and where their alleged affair happened.
“So you ain’t f–k Cardi husband November 10th at 4am at their house in LA … I’m making this up ?” he tweeted.
It was later confirmed that Chrisean and Offset attended French Montana’s birthday party on the said date in L.A.
Later, Cardi B broke her silence about the issue and held an Instagram Live. Though she doesn’t think that her estranged husband cheated with Chrisean, she has no interest in finding the truth out anymore as she has been “single for a minute now.”
“I want to start 2024 fresh, open,” she said. “I’m curious for a new life, a new beginning. I’m excited.”
Cardi B reveals that she is single, no longer with Offset. https://t.co/9ikYQOGH3i
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 11, 2023
Cardi B and Offset have been through a lot in their relationship. They have faced several cheating rumors and separations in the past, so their latest breakup isn’t something new at all. Though it may not be surprising for some, the Chrisean Rock cheating allegation is totally unexpected. But as Offset already denied it, there are still hopes that his marriage and relationship with Cardi B will be mended.
