The world watched with bated breath as one of hip-hop’s most prominent power couples, Cardi B and Offset, navigated a tumultuous, seven-year storm. Now, with a pending divorce and the smoke settling on their latest separation, Offset is finally speaking out, and his words are a lightning bolt, shaking the very foundation of how we view love, commitment, and “happily ever after.”

In a bombshell new interview, the 33-year-old rapper didn’t just speak; he issued a definitive, shocking edict about his future. When asked if he would ever consider walking down the aisle again, his answer was swift, absolute, and chilling: “Not for me. I’ve done it already. I’ve got three kids with her. It’s like a mission accomplished.”

That phrase, “a mission accomplished,” echoes with a cold finality. It strips away the romance and replaces it with a pragmatic, almost military view of a sacred institution. For Offset, marriage was not a lifelong journey; it was a task, a project he has now completed and has no intention of repeating. This isn’t just an opinion; it’s a declaration of a new world view that challenges every fairytale we’ve ever been told.

Their union was a whirlwind of public drama and private passion, but it was also a crucible of creativity and family. They tied the knot in a secret ceremony in 2017, and in the years that followed, they welcomed three beautiful children—Kulture, Wave, and Blossom—the undeniable anchors of their lives. Yet, despite the highs, their journey was a constant roller coaster of public arguments, persistent cheating allegations, and a previous divorce filing in 2020 that sent shockwaves through the industry.

The latest divorce filing in July 2024, made just two months before their youngest child was born, seems to be the final act. For Offset, this is no longer a conversation to be had. He’s done. He explained his new, hardened perspective on the temporary nature of relationships, stating, “Everything is temporary. I’ve been through it, so I know. Now, I don’t want to put that expectation on the future anymore.”

His words betray a profound, almost cynical shift. Instead of seeking permanence in another person, he’s found it in himself and his family. He’s embracing the harsh truth that some relationships, no matter how intense, are meant for a season, not a lifetime. This brutal honesty is also reflected in his music. His latest solo album, KIARI, is a raw, emotional testament to this evolution. The final track, he confirms, is a heartfelt but final goodbye. “It’s about moving on in peace. It’s all love and peace. I just want to close that chapter because it’s time to move on,” he explained in a new interview.

While his tone is final, there’s no bitterness, just a weary sense of closure. He maintains a deep respect for the time he shared with Cardi B, acknowledging, “It was a beautiful thing that it was. But it shouldn’t be a forever subject for both of us. It’s over.” This mature, yet devastatingly final, approach to an ending is a powerful lesson in letting go.

Offset’s candidness didn’t stop there. He also offered some blunt and honest advice for those foolishly contemplating marriage. He stressed that a successful marriage requires a painful willingness to “change your whole life” and accept profound responsibility for another person. His words serve as a chilling wake-up call for anyone who views marriage as a simple next step. “Unless you’re willing to change everything, otherwise, focus on your career and yourself first,” he advised. It’s a harsh but necessary message in a world where the pressure to get married can often blind us to the immense sacrifice it demands.

For now, Offset’s focus is on his music and, most importantly, his three children. He’s a father first and an artist second. Similarly, Cardi B is pushing forward with her own demanding schedule of events and new projects. While the details of their co-parenting agreement have yet to be made public, there is a glimmer of hope among fans that they can navigate this final chapter with the same grace he’s shown in his recent statements.

In a celebrity landscape obsessed with grand gestures and public declarations of eternal love, Offset’s perspective is a jarring dose of reality. He’s not promising a grand, romantic future with a new partner. Instead, he’s promising something more raw and real: a ruthless commitment to his own growth, his children, and his career. His decision to walk away from the institution of marriage is a powerful, almost rebellious, statement about his identity and priorities. He has slammed the book shut on one chapter and is ready to write the next, unburdened by the expectation of “happily ever after,” and instead, focused on the mission that truly matters: his family and his art.