For more than three years now, Cardi B and Offset have been captivating us with their romance—a lifetime in the world of celebrity dating. Black Twitter seems to have a new story to report on every day, ranging from suspicions of adultery to actual kids to hidden babies.
The way Cardi would tweet about “Set” and the overt references to him in her songs, and Offset telling the New York Times, “She’s No. 1, so every time I’m hitting the charts, I’ve got to be Top 10,” there was always something. It’s still worth reading even though their hood love story is about to come to an end.
Cardi B and Offset originally worked together on her song “Lick,” which is taken from Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2, almost two years ago. Cardi B was still more well-known at that point for her work on reality TV, and Culture, Migos’ second album, which included the instantly recognizable song “Bad and Boujee,” was about to be released.
Cardi B and Offset Relationship Timeline
February 5, 2017: The speculations that Cardi and Offset were dating were eventually confirmed when they attended the Super Bowl together. Cardi B shared a series of entertaining Instagram Stories, and Offset briefly went live. Naturally, they were Atlanta Falcons fans.
September 20, 2017: Offset and Cardi B tie the knot. Still, we are unsure about that.
October 27, 2017: Offset proposed to Cardi B in front of thousands of fans during Powerhouse 2017. Since they were previously married, she is likely astonished. Later, after Offset skipped her birthday, she told Jimmy Fallon that she believed he was going to surprise her with something.
November 18, 2017: Offset discloses that he has three children with three different women during a convoluted legal battle, one of whom is suing him for unpaid child support. Puts the 8-karat ring into perspective, for sure.
December 8, 2017: Cardi B and Nicki Minaj appear in the music video for Migos’ song “Motorsport.” Cardi gets “Offset off,” in case you were unaware. “Offset” is activated by her.
December 14, 2017: Not to be outdone, Offset received a Rolls-Royce for his 26th birthday from Cardi B. Rolls-Royce Wraith, $400,000.
December 22, 2017: The next track from Cardi B’s album Invasion of Privacy is made available. She says, “Cardi put the p***y on Offset / Cartier, Cardi B brain on Offset,” echoing the lyric from “Motorsport,” describing her sexual life.
December 25, 2017: An iCloud hack on Offset’s behalf exposed images and videos of Cardi B in her underwear online over the long weekend. The hacker additionally released a purportedly Offset-taken picture of another woman.
December 28, 2017: Celina Powell, an Instagram model, says she is expecting Offset’s child. Since anything can happen at this stage, most people just shrug. However, Cardi and Offset vehemently refute it. Later, after being exposed by a friend, Celina tells the truth, to which Cardi B merely chuckles.
December 30, 2017: Cardi B sang Beyoncé’s menacing statement, “You that shit again, you gon’ lose your wife,” live on stage at the Holiday Hip-Hop Festival. Was it an allusion to the rumors of cheating? An admonition to Offset to pull together? Or an essential homage to Beyoncé, whom we ought to all mention daily?
January 20, 2018: CardiSet does not start 2018 off well. Cardi defends Migos when fans and critics call him out for his homophobic lyrics. The internet muses over Cardi’s cancellation.
April 5, 2018: Much-awaited debut album by Cardi B is out. Though Migos is featured on the song Drip by Invasion of Privacy, it’s Be Careful that has the more significant Offset allusion. Cardi gets all crazy about her unfaithful boyfriend in the languid, menacing rap, even considering killing him. Cardi’s version of the story ends with Don’t Hurt Yourself, even if she refers to Lemonade.
April 7, 2018: Rumors of pregnancy are a given when it comes to female celebs. The Saturday Night Live camera pans back on a radiant Cardi B during her guest appearance, exposing her baby bump when she raps “Be Careful,” following her strident denial of them.
July 10, 2018: Kulture, welcome to the world! Cardi B and Offset welcomed Kulture, a baby girl, as their first child in July.
August 29, 2018: As Cardi B is reported to have fought a woman she believed Offset was having an affair with, fans go crazy. Though the other ladies in question deny having slept with Offset, Cardi and Offset, remain silent on this issue.
September 10, 2018: After their argument at NYFW, Nicki Minaj makes fun of Cardi B on her radio show, saying she knows that Cardi ordered an attack on the woman she thought had slept with Offset when they were together.
October 1, 2018: About an August confrontation at a New York strip club, Cardi B is accused of assault and reckless endangerment. She is charged with assaulting Jade and Baddie G, two female bartenders who work at the Angels Strip Club in Queens. Jade has denied having slept with Offset.
November 29, 2018: Cardi B and Offset are working on a collaborative record, Offset tells the New York Times. Offset’s attorney, Drew Findling, tells the Times that “the difference that I’ve seen in him lately is that he’s in an adoring, loving relationship.” “In the same way that she’s a huge fan of Kiari Cephus, he’s a huge fan of Cardi.”
December 4, 2018: Rapper Cuban Doll’s pal, according to a woman posing as her, claims that Offset tried to cheat on Cardi with both Cuban Doll and another woman. She posts pictures of them on FaceTime together, along with screenshots of his purported June 28 texts with Cuban Doll, in which she suggests a threesome with her and another lady. Offset retracts any offensive behavior in a message that has since been removed.
December 5, 2018: Cardi B announces to the world that she and Offset are no longer together in a classic Instagram video, remembering the times when “a hoe never gets cold,” before becoming a global celebrity, getting married, and having a child.
December 6, 2018: One of the women Offset is accused of cheating on Cardi B with, Summer Bunni, making a heartfelt apology to Cardi for sleeping with her partner.
December 8, 2018: Given that she is unable to eliminate every instance of Offset from her songs, Cardi got inventive at Chicago’s B96 Jingle Bash.
December 15, 2018: Offset interrupts Cardi’s Rolling Loud performance by bringing enormous bouquets of roses and pleading for pardon.
December 21, 2018: While on vacation in Puerto Rico, Cardi B and Offset are seen jet skiing together two weeks after announcing their split.
January 31, 2019: Cardi B claims she and Offset are “working things out, baby” as she leaves a court appearance for her case involving the brawl at the strip club.
April 17, 2019: With the release of “Clout” starring Cardi B, Offset has officially returned to making love-themed songs.
June 25, 2019: Regarding the brawl inside the strip club, Cardi B enters a not-guilty plea to two felonies and numerous lesser offenses.
December 4, 2019: Cardi and the Migo assert that Offset was hacked after Jade, one of the defendants in Cardi B’s case, reveals a supposed DM from Offset that reads, “Miss u fr.”
September 15, 2020: When “WAP” contained no Offset references, we ought to have recognized. Days before Offset’s third wedding anniversary, Cardi B files for divorce.
September 19, 2020: Cardi shares a heartfelt conversation on Instagram Live, discussing the reasons for her divorce. “Nothing unbelievable occurred; people do occasionally drift apart,” she remarked.
October 11, 2020: Occasionally, all you want on your birthday is to enjoy yourself. Why is that so terrible? Cardi B, who is almost separated from Offset, was spotted dancing and kissing during her 28th birthday celebration in Las Vegas.
October 13, 2020: Alright, the decision has been made. In an Instagram Live session, Cardi B revealed why she’s back with Offset, and it’s not what you may assume.
September 4, 2021: The couple’s second kid, Wave Set Cephus, is born, and Cardi B later reveals his name.
December 21, 2021: Offset’s 30th birthday is lavishly celebrated by Cardi B. She gives him a huge $2 million check at his party.
February 12, 2023: Featuring a combination of the couple’s favorite Mickey D’s orders, McDonald’s introduces the Cardi B and Offset lunch. The simple McDonald’s hamburger with extra barbecue sauce and a large Coke is Cardi B’s personal choice.
June 26, 2023: According to People, Cardi B addresses Offset’s claims that she cheated on him on Twitter.
December 10, 2023: Following a week of infidelity accusations and breakup speculations sparked by the couple unfollowing each other on Instagram, Offset refutes claims that he strayed on Chrisean Rock.
December 15, 2023: In a recent Instagram livestream, Cardi B seemed to be becoming tired of Offset. She tells the audience, “This m********r really likes to play games with me when I’m not the most confident, at my most vulnerable time.” “He enjoys playing games with me since he understands that I’m not a simple girl.”
