Cardi B is finally opening up about the emotional and mental toll her toxic relationship with ex-husband Offset took on her.
During a candid conversation on X Spaces on June 3, 2025, the WAP rapper revealed why she’s relieved to have ended things with the Migos rapper.
Addressing the criticism she’s faced for walking away from their marriage, Cardi didn’t hold back, saying the emotional strain behind closed doors had become unbearable. She shared,
“I don’t think people understand how tired I was. How tired, how mentally drained I was. Drained, drained, drained. Couldn’t eat. I was getting frequent headaches. I was literally losing my mind”.
She also appeared to allude to Offset’s repeated alleged cheating during their time together, saying,
“And I gave it chances after chances after chances after chances after chances after chances. It was just getting so… it was just getting too much”.
Cardi B Reveals Dark Thoughts She Had During Her Troubled Marriage
The Bodak Yellow rapper’s confession took a dark and shocking turn as she revealed the extreme mental strain she experienced before finally ending her seven-year-long marriage.
Cardi candidly admitted that things got so intense, she even contemplated harming Offset. She shared,
“If I was still there, I was going to end up going to jail, ‘cause I was going to end up killing them. Seriously, with my own bare hands. It was really messing up with my head”.
Cardi concluded by sharing how therapy and finding love again have helped her heal and move on from the drama and her ex, saying,
“I was so depressed, ‘cause the lies, the constant drama… I did therapy and I fell back in love again… and it’s just like, when it’s the end of something it’s literally the end of something. I’m in a place right now that I’m very happy…”
Just two days before her candid confession, on June 1, 2025, Cardi went Instagram official with with NFL star Stefon Diggs.
In a carousel of photos, one image showed the lovebirds locked in a passionate gaze while lounging on a yacht deck. Cardi gently cupped the New England Patriots player’s face as they appeared on the brink of a kiss.
She also posted a racy short video where Cardi gave her new man a lap dance, with him playfully smacking her bare butt. The UP rapper captioned the post,
“Chapter 5 ……Hello Chapter six”.
Cardi B’s new relationship confirmation comes amid her ongoing, intense divorce battle with Offset, which she officially filed for in July 2024.
Fans Show Support For Cardi B After Her Emotional Confession
The online community rallied behind Cardi, empathizing with the dark place she found herself in during her relationship with Offset. Many netizens slammed Offset’s alleged toxic behavior and praised Cardi for walking away. Some such comments read,
“If you’re in a relationship and you feel this type of emotion, make that exit ASAP…..”
“Yep the wrong partner would definitely have you losing your damn mind”.
“Big facts!!👏I’m glad I cut off my ex. He had me losing my mind. Hellllll nooooo eva again!”
“I mean he’s acting like a bitter baby daddy in public. I could only imagine in private”.
“Good riddance!! We love you Belcalis! Enjoy your freedom”.
“The wrong partner is like death by 1000 cuts”.
“That’s when you know it’s time to let it go!”
“I know the feeling it’s torture men just gotta do better and it’s wrong… enjoy your life Cardi”.
“That’s how it be going down. They literally have you thinking you’re crazy. But don’t fall for it”.
Cardi B’s honesty struck a chord with fans, many of whom are proud she chose peace over pain. With a fresh start and new love, she’s clearly ready to move on for good.