Offset will launch his forthcoming solo album, Kiari, on August 22, simply weeks earlier than his former accomplice, Cardi B, unveils her extremely anticipated venture, Am I the Drama?, scheduled for September 19. The announcement, made through social media on Monday night, included the album’s cowl artwork and full tracklist, rapidly stirring anticipation amongst followers.

According to reporting from Kurrco, Kiari includes a wide-ranging lineup of collaborators, together with NBA YoungBoy, YFN Lucci, Gunna, JID, Teezo Touchdown, John Legend, and Ty Dolla $ign. Fans responded with a mixture of enthusiasm and skepticism. “I can’t wait for that track with YFN Lucci,” one consumer posted to X (previously Twitter). Another wrote, “Offset and Gunna need to stop teasing and just release that collaboration already.” Not all reactions had been constructive, with one commenter asking, “Do other rappers not mess with him? What’s up with these features?” Another added wryly, “Teezo Touchdown, government mandated feature.”

Kiari marks Offset’s first full-length venture since Set It Off (2023), which reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and featured visitor appearances from Cardi B, Travis Scott, Future, and Latto. This subsequent chapter positions Offset firmly in solo territory, with a recent sound and a fastidiously curated roster of artists to match.

A Public Split, A Private Shift

Notably absent from the album is Cardi B. The couple, married in 2017 and formally divorced in 2024, had beforehand appeared on one another’s data. With Kiari, Offset steps out alone—musically and personally—for the primary time for the reason that separation.

Cardi is at the moment making ready to launch Am I the Drama?, her first venture since Invasion of Privacy. Her private life has additionally taken a brand new flip. This summer time, she was seen publicly with Stefon Diggs, extensive receiver for the New England Patriots. The pair drew consideration after being photographed collectively on a Miami yacht, igniting headlines and fan hypothesis alike.

Offset, responding to the connection chatter, weighed in with a contact of irony. “Good roll out n PR. Today I pass,” he wrote on X. Diggs responded in variety, sharing a photograph of himself catching a soccer with the caption: “We good over here, I caught her.”