Offset's next chapter: how he's turning the page after Cardi B
Now, after years of turbulence, fiery Instagram Lives, and public reconciliations, both stars seem ready to officially turn the page.
Few celebrity breakups have captured as much attention and emotion as the on-again, off-again relationship of Cardi B (real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar) and Offset.
When love stories play out in the public eye, the endings rarely stay private.
Offset, 33, is using music to close the chapter. His latest album, "Kiari", ends with a track titled "Move On", which appears to be a nod to his split from Cardi B.
'It's about moving on peacefully,' Offset told "Associated Press" on August 16. 'It's all love and peace … It's over and done with.' For him, the music is a way to seal the book on a nearly decade-long romance.
But while Offset insists it's 'all love,' Cardi B's side of the story is far more dramatic and public.
In May, Cardi B lashed out during a livestream on X (formerly Twitter), responding to Offset's request for spousal support.
Her words were unfiltered, raw, and painful: 'I want you to die, but I want you to die f*****g slow,' she said, as reported by E! News.
For many fans, the outburst was shocking, but for relationship experts, it reflects something familiar: the emotional volatility of non-amicable separations.
'Divorce can trigger intense feelings of betrayal, grief, and anger, especially when children or finances are involved,' explains Dr Karen Finn, a divorce coach and author who studies high-conflict splits.
Cardi B, who filed for divorce for the second time in 2023, clarified that her priority is freedom, not financial battles.
'I didn't ask for no child support because I want to be done with this marriage,' she told fans. Yet she also emphasised that Offset has full access to their children, reminding the world that co-parenting remains a central bond between them.
The weight of a public love story
Cardi B and Offset's love story has always played out under flashing lights. The pair secretly married in 2017, with the rapper later revealing, 'I said I do, with no dress, no make-up, and no ring!'
Fans fell in love with the rawness of their union, but the relationship soon became a rollercoaster of reconciliations, infidelity rumours and public declarations of both love and rage.
With news of Cardi being spotted with NFL star Stefon Diggs in June, her intent to move forward was clear.
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Offset's next chapter: how he's turning the page after Cardi B
As Cardi B and Offset move on from their tumultuous relationship, their journey reflects the universal struggles of love and heartbreak reminding us that endings, however messy, pave the way for new beginnings. Now, after years of turbulence, fiery Instagram Lives, and public reconciliations, both stars seem ready to officially turn the page. Few celebrity breakups have captured as much attention and emotion as the on-again, off-again relationship of Cardi B (real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar) and Offset. When love stories play out in the public eye, the endings rarely stay private. Offset, 33, is using music to close the chapter. His latest album, "Kiari", ends with a track titled "Move On", which appears to be a nod to his split from Cardi B. 'It's about moving on peacefully,' Offset told "Associated Press" on August 16. 'It's all love and peace … It's over and done with.' For him, the music is a way to seal the book on a nearly decade-long romance. But while Offset insists it's 'all love,' Cardi B's side of the story is far more dramatic and public. In May, Cardi B lashed out during a livestream on X (formerly Twitter), responding to Offset's request for spousal support. Her words were unfiltered, raw, and painful: 'I want you to die, but I want you to die f*****g slow,' she said, as reported by E! News. For many fans, the outburst was shocking, but for relationship experts, it reflects something familiar: the emotional volatility of non-amicable separations. 'Divorce can trigger intense feelings of betrayal, grief, and anger, especially when children or finances are involved,' explains Dr Karen Finn, a divorce coach and author who studies high-conflict splits. Cardi B, who filed for divorce for the second time in 2023, clarified that her priority is freedom, not financial battles. 'I didn't ask for no child support because I want to be done with this marriage,' she told fans. Yet she also emphasised that Offset has full access to their children, reminding the world that co-parenting remains a central bond between them. The weight of a public love story Cardi B and Offset's love story has always played out under flashing lights. The pair secretly married in 2017, with the rapper later revealing, 'I said I do, with no dress, no make-up, and no ring!' Fans fell in love with the rawness of their union, but the relationship soon became a rollercoaster of reconciliations, infidelity rumours and public declarations of both love and rage. With news of Cardi being spotted with NFL star Stefon Diggs in June, her intent to move forward was clear.
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