As the discharge date for Offset’s new album, Kiari, approaches, the Atlanta rapper sat down with The Joe Budden Podcast to mirror on the non-public experiences shaping his newest work. The dialog comes simply as Cardi B’s monitor “Outside”—extensively purported to be about their breakup—continues to spark debate on-line.

Offset spoke with uncommon vulnerability about how his music serves as a mirror for his emotional life, significantly within the aftermath of his cut up from Cardi B. When Budden requested whether or not the venture would discover their relationship immediately, Offset pushed again on the notion of taking goal. “It’s therapy. I’m not targeting anyone on this album. If there are any critiques, I’m not going that route. I might discuss my life experiences, but I’m avoiding that. There’s too much at stake—family, children. In ten years, this will seem insignificant. I’m focused on conveying my feelings about various issues.”

On Cardi’s “Outside,” Offset confirmed he knew concerning the track earlier than it went public. His response, nevertheless, was measured. “I actually knew about the song before it was released, even before the drama unfolded. If it’s directed at me… Timing is crucial. That record was completed a while ago. I’m aware of it. It appears as it does,” he stated.

Offset Turns Heartbreak Into Hits

Offset and Cardi B’s high-profile marriage, which started in 2017, formally resulted in 2024. In the months following their separation, Cardi has been linked to New England Patriots broad receiver Stefon Diggs. When their relationship went public, Offset responded with a pointed social media comment: “Good rollout and PR. Today, I move on.” Diggs, unbothered, clapped again with a photograph of himself mid-catch, captioned, “We’re good over here, I caught her.”

Due out August 22, Kiari guarantees a wide-ranging sonic palette and a lineup of high-profile collaborators, together with NBA YoungBoy, Gunna, YFN Lucci, JID, John Legend, Ty Dolla $ign, and Teezo Touchdown. Offset teased the tracklist on social media, producing early momentum for what could also be his most introspective album but.