Offset Faces Backlash Over Lyrics Blaming Cardi B’s Cooking for Marriage Failure
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Rapper’s new album sparks outrage as fans accuse him of perpetuating outdated gender roles and deflecting responsibility for relationship issues.
Offset is facing significant online criticism after lyrics from his recently released album, Mara mairi, appeared to suggest his failed marriage to Cardi B was due to her not cooking for him. The controversy highlights a broader conversation about gender expectations in modern relationships, particularly when both partners achieve significant financial success.
A Tumultuous Relationship History
The couple, who married in 2017, experienced a highly public and often volatile relationship marked by periods of separation and reconciliation. Cardi B filed for divorce in August 2023, following repeated allegations of infidelity and public disputes. The relationship’s complexities have long been a subject of public fascination, and fans have now turned their attention to Offset’s latest musical offering, believing it contains veiled references to their personal struggles.
Lyrics Spark Outrage
While the album touches on various themes, it was the lyrics on the closing track, “Move On,” that ignited the most intense backlash. Amidst acknowledging his own infidelities, Offset raps, “You never cooked no food, you just want to go out to Nobu.” This line immediately resonated with listeners, many of whom connected it to Cardi B’s well-known stance against adhering to traditional domestic roles.
“Many fans immediately tied these lyrics to his ex-wife, who has always been upfront about not catering to traditional domestic expectations,” one observer noted.
A Pattern of Blame?
The reaction online was swift and overwhelmingly negative. Social media users widely mocked the notion that a lack of home-cooked meals could be a legitimate reason for a marriage’s demise, especially considering the substantial wealth of both artists. Some joked about their own unwillingness to cook if they possessed similar financial resources. Others expressed concern over the underlying message that women should still be expected to fulfill traditional housewife duties, even when they are the primary earners.
The situation drew comparisons to similar comments made by Halle Berry’s ex-husband, David Justice, who also reportedly complained about his wife’s lack of culinary skills during their marriage. “That parallel left many pointing out a pattern of men using outdated domestic expectations to deflect from their own shortcomings,” a social media user commented.
Cardi B’s Response & Broader Implications
Fans also resurfaced lyrics from Cardi B’s hit song “WAP,” in which she explicitly states she doesn’t cook or clean, yet still “secured a ring.” This served as a reminder that Cardi B was transparent about her lifestyle choices from the outset.
To many, Offset’s lyrics appear less like genuine reflection and more like an attempt to shift blame. “The lyrics feel less like heartfelt reflection and more like a misplaced attempt to shift blame,” one fan stated. The incident has sparked a wider discussion about accountability in relationships and the persistence of outdated gender stereotypes, even among high-profile celebrities.
