Cardi B has officially had enough. On Friday, the Grammy-winning rapper took to X Spaces to blast her estranged husband, Offset, after learning he requested spousal support in their ongoing divorce. But what started as a rant quickly became a masterclass in calling out emotional labor, weaponized custody battles, and financial gaslighting—realities that too many women of color face when leaving toxic relationships.

Cardi B Says Offset Left Her With the Kids’ Bills for a Whole Year

“I been trying to save your face,” Cardi B told Offset during her public comments, adding that he hasn’t seen his kids since March. According to Page Six, Cardi said she covers the staggering costs of raising their three children—Kulture, 6; Wave, 3; and Blossom, 8 months—without help from the Migos rapper.

She revealed that their kids have a private driver on a $10,000/month retainer. Kulture’s private school costs $45,000 a year, while Wave’s is $35,000. Their tutoring runs $250/hour, four times a week. Blossom’s nanny is paid $500 a day, and Cardi’s cousin, who babysits the older kids, earns $3,000 per week. Then there’s the chef, the piano classes, boxing, gymnastics, and round-the-clock security, which she says Offset doesn’t help cover.

Offset Wants Spousal Support—But Cardi B Says She’s the One Paying Everything

Offset, real name Kiari Cephus, filed an amended divorce response in May, requesting spousal support from Cardi, according to TMZ. The documents didn’t specify how much, but Cardi’s furious reaction was swift: “Kiari, have I asked you for anything?” she said during the X Space.

She went on to say that she bought the family home “with my sweat and tears” and emphasized that she didn’t even ask for child support in the renewed filing. Cardi B, whose net worth reportedly hovers between $80 million and $100 million, appears to be financially carrying the family. Offset, meanwhile, is estimated to be worth closer to $30 million.

Cardi B Accuses Offset of Being an Absentee Father

“He has seen Blossom only like five times,” Cardi said, revealing her daughter’s name for the first time publicly. She also claimed Offset stood up their kids multiple times and hasn’t made an effort to fly to New York to see them.

According to HOLA!, Cardi emphasized, “There is not one day he’s not allowed to see my kids,” making it clear that she’s tried to keep things civil. “I said you can see my kids in my house. I want my daughter to feel the love of her dad.”

But instead of showing up, Cardi claims Offset has leaked false narratives to the press. She even accused him of revenge porn and threatening murder-suicide in a separate outburst on X.

Cardi B’s Reality Mirrors What Many Women of Color Face in Divorce

While it might be easy to brush off Cardi B’s situation as celebrity mess, it actually reflects what many women of color endure in family court. The financial burdens. The manipulation. The custody threats. The emotional labor that rarely makes headlines. Cardi’s wealth might set her apart, but the dynamics? They’re familiar to thousands of women who leave and then get blamed for everything.

According to TooFab, Cardi made it clear she’s done: “I want you to die. But I want you to die f–king slow.” It was a raw and painful thing to say, but also a window into the fury that builds when you’ve been publicly disrespected, financially abandoned, and forced to keep performing strength.

Cardi B Is Moving On—While Still Doing All the Labor

In the midst of the drama, Cardi’s dating life has also gone public. She made headlines after going Instagram-official with NFL player Stefon Diggs. But even as her relationship with Offset implodes, Cardi still shows up for her kids, her fans, and her career.

According to Page Six, she ended her Friday rant with a heartbreaking truth: “My kids have a personal chef that comes from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. that I pay for because people in my house don’t have time to cook.”

Because while Offset is busy filing court documents, Cardi is the one making sure the children are fed, protected, and loved.

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