Cardi B had been vocal about the challenges in her marriage and even became known for her “woman scorned” anthem “Be Careful” before she filed for divorce Tuesday.
The Billboard chart-topping rapper and her Grammy Award-nominated husband Offset were married for three years, and, according to sources, most of those years Offset, one-third of metro Atlanta rap group Migos, was unfaithful.
In 2018, the couple suffered a public blow to their marriage when Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, admitted to cheating and apologized on social media. Cardi B, née Belcalis Almanzar, separated from her husband for about two months before they reunited in January 2019.
In a February 2018 interview with Cosmopolitan, Cardi opened up about the situation and why she decided to stay.
“I know I look good, I know I’m rich, I know I’m talented. I know I could get any man I want — any basketball player, football player,” she said. “But I want to work out my (expletive) with my man, and I don’t got to explain why.”
During the break, the “Wap” rapper said her husband had made several missteps with infidelity. Since then, the couple had appeared to be inseparable. As recently as August, the 27-year-old entertainer told Elle magazine that rumors about her marriage were meant to hurt her.
“I don’t really like talking about love much, but I feel like I have to do it, just because I want people to know a little bit. There’s always rumors about me and my husband, and I feel like people would rather start rumors because they want me to be heartbroken. They want me to be hurt.”
A source close to the couple told People the trend of unfaithfulness continued up until Cardi B filed for divorce.
“Offset has pretty much cheated the entire time [they’ve been together], but Cardi looked the other way because of the baby,” a source told People of the couple, who share 2-year-old daughter Kulture Kiari. “She also didn’t want to be embarrassed. But she’s had enough.”
Neither party has spoken publicly about the divorce filing. Cardi shared an Instagram story that featured flowers from fellow artist Lizzo on Tuesday.
“Isn’t Lizzo like the nicest person in the world?” Cardi says as she shows off the bouquet including yellow, orange, white and purple flowers. “Look what she sent me, she is just a beautiful (expletive) person, I just love her so much.”
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