Kiari Kendrell Cephus (born December 14, 1991), known professionally as Offset, is an American rapper. He rose to prominence as part of the rap group Migos, alongside Quavo and Takeoff. In 2017, Offset released the collaborative album Without Warning, alongside 21 Savage and record producer Metro Boomin. The album spawned the single “Ric Flair Drip”, which reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He would also appear on Metro Boomin’s single “No Complaints” with Drake. In 2018, he was featured on the song “Taste” by Tyga, which marked his first top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 as a soloist, and was later certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
That same year, he appeared on Kodak Black’s single “Zeze” alongside Travis Scott, which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2019, Offset released his debut solo studio album Father of 4. The album became his second album as a soloist to reach the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart; and spawned the single “Clout” featuring his wife Cardi B, which earned him a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance nomination.
Parents and family
Offset was born Kiari Kendrell Cephus in Lawrenceville, Georgia, to father Mr. Cephus and mother, Mrs. Cephus. Offset’s parents separated when he was just five years old. His childhood was heavily influenced by this decision and also swerving him away from the correct path. Offsets’ parents had a significant role in his upbringing. Now, let’s get to some intriguing moments with his parents that matter to him the most.
Offset, aka Kiari Kendrell Cephus, belongs to African-American Descent; his mother belongs to African ethnicity, so he has a mixed race.
Offset’s Parents Separated A Long Time Ago
Offset had to face a troubled childhood because of his parent’s separation. He even claimed that one of the reasons he got into criminal activities was because of this. He had to face the consequences in a bad way. However, Offset was lucky that he got back on the right track in time by living with his cousin Quavo‘s mother.
The rapper is a father of four with four different women, including Grammy winner Cardi B. Offset recently divorced with Cardi B. However, the two still seem to have a decent relationship. After being the father of four, Offset has realized how important the parent-child relationship is. He is now well-devoted to finally help his children grow up to become fine human.
Offset Was Reunited With His Father After Twenty-three Years
Father and child relationship is something that knows no boundaries. The Migos’ rapper shared a touching reunion with his father on his Instagram, whom he met after 23 years. The 28-year-old rapper was only five years old when his father left him. Offset added that he had tried to reach out to him multiple times but could not.
Also, Offset added that he doesn’t resent his father at all. Even though he was left by his father a long time ago, he now understands why he did it.
In an interview with The Breakfast Club, the rapper said,
“I know how it be. You can either let the streets take you away, or you can kick in with your family. A lot of folks, the streets took them away from their momma, their grand momma, their everything. So, I’ve just been on the other side too. I’ve been a father that was locked up, trippin, not really focused on life goals, not really focusing on taking care of the kids.”
As it stands now, Offset, and his father are happy to have met each other. Let’s hope we get to see more moments with them together in the coming days.
Offset’s Mother’s Whereabouts Are Unknown
While Offset reunited with his father after 23 years, his mother’s whereabouts are pretty much under the curtain. He has not mentioned anything concrete about her at all. The only thing he ever mentioned was that his mother might be somewhat involved in the incident that took him away from his father.
Siblings
Offset has a lot of siblings, but he does not have any biological ones. He is one of the members of the rap group “Migos.”
Offset (Migos) siblings ; Mike Woodward (older stepbrother). Mike Woodward ; Kalen Shaw (younger half-brother). Kalen Shaw brother Offset (Migos).
Quavo and Offset are cousins and Takeoff is Quavo’s nephew. All three were raised together by Takeoff’s mother (and Quavo’s older sister).
Friend
On November 1, 2022, Offset’s groupmate and cousin, Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston, Texas.
A 2023 interview with Variety clarified that Offset is not biologically related to Quavo and Takeoff but they have considered each other cousins since childhood.
Relationships
In 2017, Offset started dating fellow rapper Cardi B. They married privately on September 20, 2017. They staged a public proposal the next month at a live performance at Power 99’s Powerhouse in Philadelphia. In 2017, he was involved in a cheating scandal with groupie Celina Powell. Powell claimed to be pregnant with his baby. However, Powell later admitted it was a fake pregnancy to try to break their relationship.
On April 7, 2018, Cardi B revealed on Saturday Night Live that the two were expecting their first child. On December 5, 2018, Cardi B announced on Instagram that she and Offset had broken up, after Offset allegedly had cheated on her during her pregnancy. Offset cheated on her with an aspiring rapper and model named Summer Bunni. He asked her and American rapper Cuban Doll for a threesome in leaked text messages. Offset was involved in another cheating scandal with 6ix9ine’s girlfriend Jade in 2018. In 2018, Cardi B attacked two bartenders named Jade and Baddie G at a strip club. She accused Jade for sleeping with her husband Offset. Cardi B was charged with assault. The couple recorded and released the song “Clout”, in 2019. In September 2020, it was reported that Cardi B had filed for divorce, but the next month they were said to be back together.
On June 27, 2021, Offset and Cardi B announced they were expecting their second child together. Cardi B gave birth to their second child, a son.
Wife
Offset is at the moment not yet married
Children
Offset is the father of five children by four different women, the first four appear in the cover art for his album Father of 4 (2019):
- Jordan Cephus, son born to Justine Watson (2009)
- Kody Cephus, son born to Oriel Jamie (2015)
- Kalea Marie Cephus, daughter born to Shya L’Amour (2015)
- Kulture Kiari Cephus, daughter born to Cardi B (2018)
- Wave Set Cephus, son born to Cardi B (2021
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