The divorce between Cardi B and Offset, once a powerhouse couple whose union fueled hits like “Clout” and “Up,” has devolved into a bitter, high-stakes showdown as the Migos rapper rejects a $10 million settlement offer from his estranged wife, insisting on 50% of her $101 million empire while claiming he “built her brand.” The contentious move, reported by TMZ on November 3, 2025, has ignited a firestorm, with a source close to Offset lamenting that he “feels used,” while Cardi’s legal team prepares a mountain of evidence to prove she constructed her financial fortress independently. This isn’t a simple split—it’s a war for recognition, control, and the narrative of who truly sculpted the Bronx queen’s glittering legacy, a battle that could drag through 2026 and redefine celebrity breakups as a high-wire act of financial acrobatics.
Offset, 34, whose Set It Off mixtape series has streamed 500 million times since 2023, amended his divorce response in May 2025 to seek spousal support, joint custody of their three children—Kulture Kiari, 7; Wave Set, 4; and Kulture’s half-sister, 1—and a 50/50 split of marital assets. The rejection of Cardi’s proposed $10 million lump-sum payment—intended to cover alimony, asset division, and close the chapter—stems from Offset’s assertion that he co-authored her ascent, from co-writing early tracks like “Lick” to joint ventures that amplified her 2018 Invasion of Privacy album, which sold 4 million copies and netted $40 million in royalties. “He poured his creativity into her success, and now she’s erasing his contributions,” the source told People, painting Offset as the unsung architect of Cardi’s brand, including their 2017 marriage’s role in her “power couple” image that boosted endorsements from Reebok and Fashion Nova to $20 million annually.
Cardi, born Belcalis Almanzar, has countered aggressively, her attorneys vowing to “disprove every claim of joint branding” in Fulton County Superior Court. “Cardi’s empire was built on her talent, hustle, and vision—Offset was a collaborator, not the cornerstone,” a legal insider revealed to Variety. Evidence includes pre-marriage contracts from her 2015 Atlantic Records deal, solo production credits on Bodak Yellow (1 billion streams), and financial audits showing 80% of her wealth predates their 2017 wedding. The “WAP” artist, who filed for divorce in August 2024 citing “irreconcilable differences,” has also accused Offset of infidelity, including alleged affairs during her pregnancies. “I’m not fighting for money—I’m fighting for my truth,” Cardi declared in a September 2025 Instagram Live, 8 million views, amid her ongoing pregnancy with NFL star Stefon Diggs.
Georgia’s equitable distribution laws favor marital assets but scrutinize contributions, setting the stage for a protracted trial potentially costing $5 million in fees. Offset’s $28 million net worth, bolstered by Migos royalties and his 2025 Fatherhood Flows EP ($5 million), pales next to Cardi’s, but his demands include half her $10 million Atlanta mansion and $5 million jewelry collection. “It’s not greed—it’s equity,” his lawyer argued, but Cardi’s camp calls it “entitlement from a man who never matched her grind.”
Fans are divided: #TeamCardi trends with 2.5 million posts championing her independence, while #OffsetOwed counters with “He co-wrote her rise.” The saga, echoing high-profile splits like Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s $2 billion battle, underscores rap’s financial feuds. As briefs fly, one truth lingers: What began as a power duo could end as a cautionary tale of empire erosion. For Cardi and Offset, the verdict isn’t just dollars—it’s destiny.
