Offset's next chapter: how he’s turning the page after Cardi B

When love stories play out in the public eye, the endings rarely stay private.

Few celebrity breakups have captured as much attention and emotion as the on-again, off-again relationship of Cardi B (real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar) and Offset.

Now, after years of turbulence, fiery Instagram Lives, and public reconciliations, both stars seem ready to officially turn the page.

Offset, 33, is using music to close the chapter. His latest album, "Kiari", ends with a track titled "Move On", which appears to be a nod to his split from Cardi B.

“It’s about moving on peacefully,” Offset told "Associated Press" on August 16. “It’s all love and peace … It’s over and done with.” For him, the music is a way to seal the book on a nearly decade-long romance.

But while Offset insists it’s “all love,” Cardi B's side of the story is far more dramatic and public.

In May, Cardi B lashed out during a livestream on X (formerly Twitter), responding to Offset’s request for spousal support.

Her words were unfiltered, raw, and painful: “I want you to die, but I want you to die f*****g slow,” she said, as reported by E! News.

For many fans, the outburst was shocking, but for relationship experts, it reflects something familiar: the emotional volatility of non-amicable separations.

“Divorce can trigger intense feelings of betrayal, grief, and anger, especially when children or finances are involved,” explains Dr Karen Finn, a divorce coach and author who studies high-conflict splits.

Cardi B, who filed for divorce for the second time in 2023, clarified that her priority is freedom, not financial battles.

“I didn’t ask for no child support because I want to be done with this marriage,” she told fans. Yet she also emphasised that Offset has full access to their children, reminding the world that co-parenting remains a central bond between them.

The weight of a public love story

Cardi B and Offset’s love story has always played out under flashing lights. The pair secretly married in 2017, with the rapper later revealing, “I said I do, with no dress, no make-up, and no ring!”

Fans fell in love with the rawness of their union, but the relationship soon became a rollercoaster of reconciliations, infidelity rumours and public declarations of both love and rage.

With news of Cardi being spotted with NFL star Stefon Diggs in June, her intent to move forward was clear.

While the Cardi B-Offset split feels messy, it highlights a truth many couples face: not every relationship ends peacefully. And that’s okay. Divorce and breakups are not just endings; they are transformations.

As Offset put it, “It was great while it lasted … It’s a book that’s closed.”

Experts emphasise the importance of closure, whether through therapy, creative outlets, or simply setting boundaries. Cardi’s fiery livestream may have been harsh, but it was also a very human reminder: heartbreak rarely looks graceful in real time.

Celebrity breakups remind us of the complexity of love when life, careers, and egos are intertwined. They also remind us that healing doesn’t always look pretty.

For Offset, it’s an album track. For Cardi B, it’s an unfiltered rant. For fans, it’s a chance to reflect on how we, too, handle endings.

Because at the end of the day, whether you’re a global superstar or not, breakups are messy. The lesson? Closure isn’t about perfection; it’s about moving forward, one honest step at a time.