Offset and Cardi B.Photo:Jason Merritt/Radarpics/Shutterstock
Jason Merritt/Radarpics/Shutterstock
Cardi BandOffsethave reportedly been dealing with relationship issues for a while.
A source tells PEOPLE exclusively, “They’re tumultuous. They’ve broken up and gotten back together and broken up again way more than the public has seen.”
However, the insider added, “They’ve had really good times together.”
The news comes after Cardi, 31, said she and her husband, also 31, have been separated for quite some time.
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“I’ve been single for a minute now,” she said, according to a recording of the livestream shared on X. The video circulated on social media on Monday.
During the video, the Grammy winner said she wants to start the new year “fresh” and “open,” as she admitted, “I’m curious for a new life, for a new beginning. And yeah… I’m excited.”
Reps for the rappers did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Cardi B, Offset and their kids.Cardi B/ Instagram
Cardi B/ Instagram
Cardi and Offset quietlytied the knotin 2017, and share two children together — daughterKulture Kiari, 5, and sonWave Set, 2.
The “Handsome and Wealthy” rapper also has sons Jordan and Kody, as well as daughter Kalea Marie, from previous relationships.
During the Live, the “Bongos” artist said some may have predicted a breakup was coming.
“I don’t know if you guys have been getting clues from me, from my Lives, or from my Stories, when I put some certain music, or find my unfollowings,” Cardi shared. Her statement was seemingly in response to fans noticing she and Offset hadunfollowed each otheron Instagram last week.
She’d also recently posted a couple of cryptic messages on her Instagram Stories about outgrowing relationships and putting herself first.
The paircelebrated their fifth wedding anniversaryin September.
The “I Like It” rapper uploaded an Instagram video showing how Offset surprised her with a large floral arrangement at the center of their staircase.
Cardi B and Offset in Los Angeles in March 2023.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
“Thank you for the flowers, the empowerment, the protection and for being a great father to our children.I love so many things about you," she said, adding that she loved how he took time to “study” her.
The following month, while appearing as a guest on theCall Her Daddypodcast, Offset shared what attracted him to the “WAP” rapper.
The Migos rapper also discussed how they were able to rebuild trust within their relationship following priorcheating allegations.
source: people.com
