Why Did Cardi B File for Divorce? Sources Say It Wasn't Just the Rumors of Offset Cheating
Cardi and Offset privately married in 2017 and have two children, Kulture and Wave Cephus (plus a third on the way).
Updated Aug. 1 2024, 1:41 p.m. ET
It seems Cardi B is back on the market, as she filed for divorce from her estranged husband, rapper Offset, for a second time in their six-year marriage.
The hip-hop power couple have had a rocky relationship for years, and are ready to focus on co-parenting their two — and soon to be three — kids.
Read on for more info.
Why did Cardi B file for divorce from Offset?
On Aug. 1, 2024, Page Six was the first to confirm Cardi officially filed for divorce on Wednesday, July 31. The filing came after the couple had been estranged for months, with Cardi declaring she had "been single for a minute now" in December 2023.
The outlet reported that Offset wasn't shocked by his Cardi's decision. During their marriage, the couple faced rumors of his infidelity. However, a source confirmed to the outlet that the split reportedly had nothing to do with Offset's rumored activities.
"They’ve grown apart," the insider shared. "That’s what drove her to this decision more than anything else,” the insider claimed. “This is something she wants to do.”
Cardi and Offset privately married on Sept. 20, 2017, and told the world about the nuptials a year later. The couple welcomed their first child, Kulture, on July 10, 2018, followed by their son, Wave, on Sept. 4, 2021. According to another insider, Cardi is “obtaining primary custody” of their three children.
Cardi B confirmed she is pregnant with the couple's third child.
The news of the "Jealousy" artists' split comes after rumors swirled that Cardi is expecting another baby with her soon-to-be ex-husband. Multiple photos of the Grammy winner seemingly hiding a baby bump at events and on her social media accounts have surfaced.
Cardi confirmed the pregnancy on Aug. 1, 2024, with a baby bump photo. "With every ending comes a new beginning!" she wrote in her caption. "I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you have brought me more love, more life and most of all renewed my power! Reminded me that I can have it all! You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love, and my passion! I love you so much and can not wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do! It’s so much easier taking life’s twists, turns and test lying down, but you, your brother, and your sister have shown me why it’s worth it to push through!"
