Cardi B Breaks Social Media Silence On Toxic Offset Money Trap Despite Moving On With New Relationship
Cardi B has finally addressed the financial complications preventing her from finalizing her divorce from Offset, revealing a troubling situation where his substantial tax debt has essentially trapped her in a marriage she desperately wants to escape.
The rapper took to social media to explain how monetary issues have transformed what should have been a straightforward legal separation into an ongoing nightmare that continues affecting her personal life.
The artist made clear that the only factor keeping her legally married involves Offset’s expectation that she should help cover his tax obligations.
She described feeling held hostage by someone demanding millions of dollars as the price of her freedom, a situation that has forced her to remain bound by a contract to a relationship that ended emotionally long ago.
Tax debt reaches staggering amounts
Offset recently settled a portion of his IRS debt, paying off approximately $1.5 million that had resulted in a federal tax lien against him for $1,575,266.73 from 2022. While this payment lifted that specific lien, the financial troubles extend beyond this single resolution.
He still owes an additional $778,426 to the federal government for tax years 2021 and 2023, meaning his total tax problems have not been fully resolved despite the recent payment.
These massive debts have become central to the divorce proceedings, with Cardi suggesting that Offset views her as a potential solution to his financial crisis rather than accepting responsibility for obligations he accumulated independently. The expectation that she should contribute to resolving debts she did not create has created a major sticking point in negotiations.
Emotional toll of financial entanglement
Cardi described the psychological impact of remaining legally married while having emotionally moved on from the relationship. She expressed frustration at being unable to live her life freely because contractual and financial matters keep her tethered to someone from her past.
The situation highlights how monetary disputes can extend far beyond simple accounting, creating emotional distress that affects overall wellbeing and future planning.
The rapper emphasized that she refuses to allow these financial complications to control her life indefinitely, though the practical reality of extricating herself from the situation remains challenging.
Her public comments suggest growing impatience with a process that has dragged on far longer than she anticipated when initially filing for divorce in 2024.
Moving forward despite legal limbo
Despite the unresolved divorce, Cardi has embraced a new chapter in her personal life. She is currently in a relationship with NFL star Stefon Diggs, who plays for the New England Patriots. The couple welcomed their first child together in November, demonstrating that Cardi has emotionally committed to building a future separate from Offset regardless of their ongoing legal connection.
She has been publicly supportive of Diggs’ athletic career, celebrating as his team advanced to the AFC Championship game where they will face the Denver Broncos. This visible support for her new partner while still legally married to Offset underscores the awkward position the financial disputes have created.
Broader implications of financial disputes
The situation between Cardi and Offset illustrates how money matters can complicate relationship endings, particularly when significant debts and assets are involved. What might otherwise be a relatively straightforward divorce becomes exponentially more complex when one party faces substantial financial obligations and views the other as a potential resource for resolving those problems.
The case serves as a reminder that untangling lives after relationships end often involves far more than simply dividing assets. When debts, taxes, and financial expectations enter the equation, separations can drag on for months or years beyond the emotional conclusion of the relationship itself.
