Cardi B gets candid about navigating love and career as she opens up about her tumultuous marriage with Offset, admitting that she put her career before their relationship
- May 17, 2024
AceShowbiz - Cardi B and Offset's rollercoaster romance has taken fans on a wild ride for nearly a decade, and its direction remains as uncertain as ever. In her new Rolling Stone cover story, Cardi B offers candid insights into their complicated relationship, shedding light on the challenges and the deep connection that binds them together.
Despite their numerous breakups and even filing for divorce at one point, Cardi and Offset maintain a bond that transcends a conventional marriage. "It's not even about love. We're best friends. And it's like, 'OK. Well, there was a time that I didn't have a best friend, or I didn't have a support system,' " Cardi explains. This profound friendship makes it difficult for her to imagine life without Offset, even amid their tumultuous history.
The couple started dating in 2017 and married later that year, welcoming two children, Kulture and Wave, into their lives. The journey has not been smooth, with Offset's infidelity and other issues leading to public disputes and breakups. However, Cardi acknowledges the support system they have in each other, emphasizing that they are each other's cheerleaders despite the challenges.
For Cardi, balancing her career, motherhood, and her relationship with Offset is a daunting task. "We have our own bad stuff. We're from two different worlds. Sometimes I cannot be… not that I cannot be a wife. It's just like, my career takes my life."
"You know what I'm saying? My career comes first, then my kids come second. And then sometimes I don't realize that I'm putting so many things before my relationship," she admits. She later amends her priorities, stating, "My kids come before anything."
Cardi's commitment to her children and her career often leaves little room for nurturing her marriage, a sentiment she expresses with a sense of guilt. "I sometimes feel like I do probably put my relationship last," she confesses, but she also values the moments of connection and support they share.
Despite their rocky road, the two have been seen together frequently, from Miami clubs to Knicks games and Met Gala after-parties. They continue to work through their issues, recognizing the importance of their friendship and support system. "We think it through, because we do love each other. It's not even about love. We're best friends," Cardi reiterates.
In summary, Cardi B and Offset's relationship is a testament to the complexities of maintaining a balance between personal ambitions, family, and romantic partnerships. Their story is one of resilience, highlighting that sometimes friendship can be the glue that keeps a relationship together, even when love alone isn't enough.
