In an emotional jaw-dropper of an Instagram Live Friday, Cardi B revealed the name of her and Offset's third child and didn't mince words when it came to denouncing the rapper's lackluster dad-deavor. Nearly eight months after giving birth to her daughter on Sept 7, 2024, Cardi officially debuted little Blossom into the world amid a series of bittersweet moments as the estranged couple's relationship continues to escalate to a boiling point.
Blossom's name remained a tightly held secret until Cardi's revelation, delivered alongside a refreshingly honest and biting critique of Offset as a co-parent. The Grammy-winning rapper did not hold back, admitting that Offset has visited their infant daughter just a handful of times since she was born, a lack of presence that is taking a toll on the "Money" rapper.
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"N####, I slave over these f###### kids. And you ain't lift a finger, s###, for me in this past year," Cardi fumed, her anger oozing out in a raw message to Offset. She then detailed how he missed not one but three of his scheduled visits with their children, a pattern that Cardi told the court she could no longer tolerate.
In a vulnerable, empathetic, and exasperated moment, Cardi alludes opaquely to Offset's mental health while also admitting that she wants him to seek help. "You need some help. I've been giving you grace because I know you're not right in the head. But enough, m###########. Enough."
Words from the rapper, who was born in the Bronx, capture a harrowing domestic scene in the lead-up to the two parents' contentious child custody battle around co-parenting on private terms through personal trauma, pain, and a high-profile, public profession. It's a heavy scene filled with disillusionment, a narrow kind of love, and the blunt reality of a broken family.
Cardi first shared Blossom's arrival on Instagram in September 2024, just days after she was born. That post included joyous hospital snaps and sweet family moments with their other two children, 6-year-old Kulture and 3-year-old Wave. In those photos, Offset was right there, smiling with Cardi and their newborn, an image of a family moment that preceded things coming apart at the seams.
The pair's already tumultuous relationship had come under stress months earlier. Cardi filed for divorce in July 2024, weeks before announcing that she was pregnant with her second child. There has been no shortage of drama during her pregnancy; speaking out on a scary medical scare, she explained how a "freak accident" almost left her and her baby seriously unwell. Fortunately, mother and daughter both survived.
Even after they split, Cardi said she made sure to keep Offset engaged with their kids. But her patience may have worn thin as Offset continued to stand her up. "He missed three days that he was supposed to come and see the kids," she continued, highlighting the difficulty of juggling co-parenting without consistent help.
This candid admission only adds another dimension to the perpetual back-and-forth between Cardi B and Offset, who are navigating the trials and tribulations of a very public relationship whilst co-parenting and trying to be two separate individuals with their careers and personal issues. The complicated nature of the couple's dynamic is underscored by Offset's request for spousal support in the event of a possible divorce. After the couple must appear in court next month to answer for Offset's financial liabilities, which have been reported to be a multi-million dollar tax bill, the situation is further complicated.
Cardi B's revelation is a sobering reminder that the brightest of stars can experience shadows behind the scenes. Now Blossom's name serves as a metaphor for new beginnings but also the very real struggles of family, mental health, and the struggle to do right by the kids against formidable odds.
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