Cardi B just got real about why her relationship with Offset suffered a split and why she’s relieved to have moved on.
Speaking on X Spaces right after announcing her new romance with NFL star Stefon Diggs, Cardi shared how drained and mentally exhausted she was during her years with the Migos rapper. She said she feared she might “end up killing” Offset if they hadn’t split, revealing just how toxic things had gotten behind the scenes.
The “WAP” star opened up about the toll the relationship took on her mental health, saying she was constantly stressed, couldn’t eat properly, and suffered from frequent headaches. Despite giving the relationship “chances after chances,” the ongoing drama, lies, and gaslighting wore her down to a breaking point. She described waking up every morning feeling paranoid and overwhelmed, so much so that her own managers urged her to seek therapy.
Cardi married Offset in 2017, and though they had a turbulent history-including a public divorce filing in 2020-they reconciled to welcome their daughter, Blossom, in 2022. But even after trying to make it work for their child, Cardi said the relationship was “literally losing my mind” and that the emotional strain was unbearable. In July 2024, she filed for divorce again, signaling an end to their on-again, off-again saga.
Now, Cardi is in a happier place with Stefon Diggs, a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, with whom she says she built a solid friendship before their romance blossomed. She admitted dating is “new to me” and that it took a long time to open up after everything she’d been through.
Cardi also addressed the backlash she’s faced since going public with Diggs, especially the harsh criticism from men calling her names despite her being faithful during her marriage. She said she doesn’t understand the hate and reminded people she was married for seven years and loyal throughout.
Throughout the conversation, Cardi stressed that her split wasn’t just about infidelity but the constant lies and manipulation that messed with her head. She made it clear that ending things was necessary for her sanity and that she had to learn to love and find peace within herself before moving forward.
This raw honesty shines a light on the dark side of celebrity relationships and the mental health battles that often go unnoticed. Cardi’s journey from turmoil to self-discovery shows how important it is to prioritize one’s well-being, even if it means walking away from something familiar.
