Are they or aren’t they together? That’s the question on everyone’s lips after rap royalty Cardi B and Offset reunited at a 2024 Met Gala after-party earlier this month. Nearly five months after announcing their separation, Cardi B, 31, is ready to share insights on what the future holds for her and Offset.
In a candid interview with Rolling Stone, published on May 16, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper opened up about her relationship with the Migos star. “I think it through,” Cardi explained. “We think it through, because we do love each other. 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.’ It’s not even about, ‘How do you leave a partner?’ How do you stop talking to your best friend?”
Cardi and Offset share two children, Kulture, 5, and Wave, 2, and have had an on-again, off-again relationship over the years. Their most recent split happened in 2023. In December, Cardi took to Instagram Live, revealing she’d be single “for a minute.” However, the Met Gala sighting has fueled speculation that the two might be rekindling their romance.
A Complex Relationship
Cardi admitted in her Rolling Stone interview that her romantic relationship hasn’t always been her top priority. “We have our own bad stuff. We’re from two different worlds,” she explained. “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.”
The rapper detailed the “hard time” she experienced while working on new music, often placing her career above personal life. “It’s like, ‘Put your album out. You’re overstressing. When was the last time we went on a vacation?’ And it’s like, ‘I don’t got time to go on a vacation because this comes first,’” Cardi recalled. “This comes first and then my kids come second. The little things I have to take care of then come. I sometimes feel like I do probably put my relationship last.”
A Glimpse of Hope?
During her Rolling Stone chat, Cardi snuck in a FaceTime with Offset after he received a gold tooth. After complimenting his new look, Cardi shared a bit more about their status. “We’re all right now,” she said with a giggle, hinting that while they are not fully back together, they are certainly on good terms.
The Road Ahead
As fans eagerly watch for any signs of a full-blown reunion, it’s clear that Cardi B and Offset’s story is far from over. With both of them navigating the demands of their high-profile careers and parenthood, the couple continues to grapple with maintaining a balance between their personal and professional lives.
Their relationship, marked by public ups and downs, reflects the complexities of love in the spotlight. As Cardi herself acknowledges, prioritizing her career and family often means her romantic relationship takes a backseat. However, the mutual love and friendship they share provide a strong foundation that could weather any storm.
For now, the rap world watches and waits to see if Cardi B and Offset will officially get back together. Whether they remain close friends or reignite their romance, their bond remains a central part of their lives, and fans are here for every twist and turn in their saga.
