In an unexpected turn of events, Cardi B has filed for divorce from husband Offset, her rep confirmed to the Associated Press. The rep stressed that the decision was not triggered by any single event, but was a long time in the making, and called the separation amicable.
Despite the personal news, Cardi B chose not to address the divorce directly in her Instagram post. Instead, she shared a candid photo of herself cradling her baby bump on a rooftop. The caption read, “Every ending is a new beginning! I’m so grateful to have been through this season with you, you’ve given me more love, more life, and most importantly, strength. It’s so much easier to lie down and take life’s twists and turns and trials, but you, your brother, and your sister have shown me why it’s worth it to persevere!”
The couple, whose real names are Belcalis Almanzar and Kiari Cephus, have two children together: daughter Kulture, 6, and son Wave, 2. Cardi B and Offset, known for their roles in rap group Migos and their solo music careers, initially tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Atlanta on September 20, 2017, before announcing their engagement a month later.
This isn’t the first time the couple has been in the public spotlight for their marriage. In 2020, Cardi B filed for divorce, stating that their relationship was “irretrievably broken,” though the couple has since reconciled.