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Cardi B and Offset’s Relationship Timeline: See Their Evolution Over the Years

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Sep 15, 2020 12:53 pm·

By Samantha Benitz

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From making music together to calling it quits. Cardi B (née Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar) and Offset (whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus) went through a lot together before she filed for divorce on September 15. The power couple first sparked romance rumors in 2017, and it didn’t take long for the pair to take their relationship to the next level. Cardi and Offset’s love story has captivated fans considering it includes a cheating scandal, secret nuptials and a surprise pregnancy with their daughter Kulture. Scroll through the gallery below to see Cardi and Offset’s relationship timeline.

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Crossing Paths

Cardi previously revealed they first met at an “industry event” in 2016 and Offset made sure to put in the extra effort. “He was very consistent,” Cardi said in a video posted on Twitter. “He really wanted to talk to me.”

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Dream Team

In January 2017, the Migos rapper and Cardi released their very first song together — a track called “Lick.” At this time, she was still widely recognized as a star of the hit VH1 show Love & Hip Hop: New York.

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Romance Rumors

The following month, Cardi was spotted on a date with Offset during Super Bowl LI. The chart-topping artist later revealed she had some hesitations.

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Sparks Are Flying

“I told my publicist to tell him, because I was very shy, ‘Listen, if we gonna go on a public date together, you cannot make me look like a dumbass after this,’” Cardi spilled to GQ. “And he was like, ‘No, I really like her.'”

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Under Wraps

During the same interview, she said things between them started getting serious after the big game. However, the couple tip-toed around dating questions for a few months after they were spotted together.

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Chemistry Off the Charts

In August 2017, Cardi dropped a subtle hint about their plans to get hitched at the VMAs.

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Wedding Bells Are Ringing

When asked about her thoughts on tying the knot, Cardi said, “Every woman, I think, wants to get married and wants to have children. It’s never too early to get married now. You know, if you want to propose to me, you can.”

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Exchanging Vows

In September 2017, Cardi and Offset secretly wed in Fulton County, Georgia. Their nuptials were kept under wraps until June 2018, so Offset decided to do something special for his bride in the mean time.

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Public Proposal

The “Clout” rapper popped the question in front of screaming fans at Power 99’s Powerhouse concert in October (even though they were already married). She later showed off her 8-carat engagement ring.

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Heartwarming Statement

“Jesus Christ I’m so emotional, @offsetyrn I loveee you so much,” Cardi wrote via Instagram. “Thank you for seeing the potential in me since you met me … I can’t wait to spend FOREVAAAA with you. Lets make a lot shmoney and love together.”

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Shocking Allegations

In December 2017, Offset was accused of cheating on Cardi. Afterwards, Cardi hopped on Twitter to reveal how she was coping with the ordeal. “I’m going to make a decision in my own times with my heart and mind,” she wrote. “I don’t need to be rushed or be told what to do.”

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Showing Love

It appeared that Offset and Cardi were working things out, as he debuted new ink inspired by the Love & Hip Hop star in January 2018. He got a tattoo of Cardi’s name on his neck.

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Bigger Brood

The next month, Cardi shut down pregnancy rumors after fans thought they spotted a baby bump. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper also revealed why she chose to stay with Offset.

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Peaks and Pitfalls

“I want to work out my s–t with my man, and I don’t got to explain why,” she told Cosmopolitan during an interview. “It’s not right, what he f–king did — but people don’t know what I did, ’cause I ain’t no angel.”

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Baby Bliss

At last! Cardi finally confirmed she was expecting her first child with Offset while performing her hit single “Be Careful” on Saturday Night Live in April 2018. Offset also has three other children from previous relationships.

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New Addition

On July 10, the “I Like It” lyricist welcomed their precious baby girl, Kulture Kiari, to the world. She announced the exciting news via Instagram the following day.

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Bundle of Joy

In December 2018, Cardi revealed she and Offset broke up following one year of marriage. She also shared the first photo of her daughter’s face around the same time.

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Back On

After “working things out,” the couple made a public appearance at the 2019 Super Bowl in February and even hit the Grammys red carpet together days later.

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Power Couple

The dynamic duo was spotted packing on major PDA at the Billboard Music Awards in May, proving they were going strong again after reconciling.

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Still Going Strong

In July 2019, Cardi showed off a new tattoo dedicated to her man, opting to get “Offset” inked on the back of her thigh. “CANT WAIT TO GET HOME,” he wrote.

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Cardi B and Offset Dance While in Quarantine With Daughter Kulture 1

Parting Ways

It appears there was trouble in paradise for the couple behind closed doors, because Cardi filed for divorce from Offset in Fulton County, Georgia, on September 15, after nearly three years of marriage.

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