Cardi B has shed light on why her divorce from Offset has dragged on, telling fans that financial disputes are the main reason the split has not yet been finalized. The 32-year-old rapper filed for divorce more than a year ago, but admitted during a recent livestream that money issues have slowed the process.
“The only reason why I’m still married is that somebody wants me to pay for their taxes,” she said. She went on to reveal more about the situation. “Y’all wanna know the tea? The only way I can get out of my marriage is if I pay for somebody else’s taxes, even though I pay for my own, and give them one of my properties, per TMZ.
I’mma fight for that. This is no love s***. I’m not gonna stop living my life.” According to Cardi, Offset has been demanding millions of dollars before agreeing to finalize the separation. She told viewers, “On a contract, I’m practically still married, because somebody [wants to] hold me, hostage, if I don’t give them millions of dollars to get out of it.”
Since announcing their split, Cardi admitted that she has been spending a lot of time out socializing. The “Up” singer explained that going out was her way of coping with the stress of her marriage breakdown. At the same time, she acknowledged that she had been considering slowing down after months of constant partying.
On social media platform X, she shared that staying busy helped her avoid dwelling on problems or slipping into bad habits. The rapper said it kept her from falling into sadness or reaching out to her estranged husband.
Cardi has also been linked romantically to NFL player Stefon Diggs. She said she preferred being active and moving forward with her life rather than sitting at home overthinking her circumstances. Cardi B, meanwhile, threw shade at her ex when asked about him during an interview with Billboard earlier this month.
Cardi B and Offset married in 2017 after a whirlwind romance. Their marriage has been marked by highs and lows, including public breakups, reconciliations, and rumors of infidelity. While the couple share a complicated history, Cardi made it clear that her current focus is on protecting her finances and independence rather than repairing the relationship.
For now, the legal wrangling continues, with the superstar determined not to give in to demands she feels are unfair. Fans remain eager to see how the divorce proceedings unfold as Cardi balances her career, personal life, and the public spotlight.