Backstage Revelations
- Offset’s amended divorce filing requesting alimony from Cardi B ignites controversy over a perceived stigma against men seeking spousal support.
- Under Georgia law, alimony hinges on demonstrated financial need, not gender—yet both parties command seven-figure incomes, casting doubt on Offset’s claim.
- Legal experts predict Offset may struggle to prove he lacks resources, as Cardi’s diversified earnings dwarf most artists and Offset’s own ventures remain lucrative.
By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald
FULTON COUNTY, GA – Cardi B’s recent decision to repost a blistering fan comment in response to Offset’s bid for spousal support has reignited conversations about gender bias in divorce settlements. In May 2025, Offset—legally Kiari Cephus—amended his divorce response to request spousal support from Cardi, igniting controversy as many observers claim “men shouldn’t ask for spousal support.” Yet Georgia law makes clear that alimony is determined by financial need, regardless of gender. With both Cardi and Offset earning seven-figure incomes, legal analysts anticipate Offset may face an uphill battle proving he qualifies for support under the statutory factors set forth in O.C.G.A. § 19-5-6.
The viral commentary Cardi chose to amplify accused Offset of leveraging alimony to “mess with Cardi now that she’s moved on.” One user wrote, “Offset stayed in Cardi’s purse while they were together. Cheated by having his girls in HER HOMES!!!! Now he’s asking for spousal support. A cheater is asking for spousal support? He has no shame.” By reposting that remark verbatim, Cardi allowed her fan base to broadcast the outrage, underscoring both her displeasure and the powerful stigma surrounding men who pursue alimony. Yet, as legal experts remind us, that stigma conflicts directly with Georgia’s need-based framework, which focuses strictly on each party’s financial circumstances.
When Cardi B and Offset tied the knot in 2017, they cemented their status as one of hip-hop’s most influential couples. Together, they built a brand that transcended music—with sold-out tours, chart-topping releases, and high-profile endorsements. Their union produced three children: Kulture (born July 2018), Wave (born September 2020), and their youngest child, born July 2024. Despite public displays of affection and artistic collaborations, rumblings of infidelity, financial dependence, and creative differences fractured their relationship. In August 2024, Cardi filed for divorce in Fulton County, Georgia, citing irreconcilable differences.
Offset’s amended filing in May 2025 seeks both joint custody and need-based alimony. He did not specify a dollar figure but alleged that supporting a household and co-parenting three children imposes financial burdens. He also requested that the children’s primary residence be designated at Cardi’s home. Offset’s attorney framed the alimony claim as a temporary necessity until Offset can realign his resources. But public reaction was immediate: many fans insisted that a man with Offset’s track record and prior earnings had no legitimate need, feeding into a broader belief that men asking for alimony face an unfair double standard.
Under Georgia Code § 19-5-6, courts award alimony based on an examination of multiple factors aimed at determining genuine financial need and the ability to pay. The statute directs judges to consider:
