Kiari Kendrell Cephus, known professionally as Offset, is an American rapper.
Gatekeepers News reports that Offset is best known for being a member of the hip-hop trio Migos along with rappers Quavo and the late Takeoff.
Early Life
Offset, was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, on December 14, 1991. He enjoyed a middle-class upbringing in Gwinnett County, Georgia, along with his bandmates Quavo and Takeoff. They are actually all directly related; Quavo is Offset’s cousin, and Takeoff is Offset’s cousin-once-removed (Quavo is Takeoff’s uncle). All three of them grew up listening to music by artists like Outkast, Gucci Mane, Hot Boys, Lil Wayne, and Master P.
Career
Offset, Quavo, and Takeoff founded the hip-hop group Migos in 2008. They originally called themselves the Polo Club. After releasing their first mixtape, “Juug Season”, in 2011, they first gained notoriety in 2013 for their single “Versace”. Migos then released their debut studio album “Yung Rich Nation” in 2015. It reached No. 3 on the US Rap chart, No. 5 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and No. 17 on the Billboard 200 chart. Their next big hit came in 2017 with the single “Bad and Boujee” (featuring Lil Uzi Vert), which actually became an Internet phenomenon. In particular, Offset’s lyrics “rain drop, drop top” spawned many memes. In 2017, Migos also released their second studio album, “Culture”, which debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA. They followed this up with the album “Culture II” in 2018.
In addition to his work with Migos, Offset released a collaborative album with 21 Savage and Metro Boomin, “Without Warning”, in 2017. The album features appearances from artists like Travis Scott and Quavo, and peaked at No. 4 on the US Billboard 200 chart. In February 2019, Offset released his first solo album, “Father of 4”. It was released by Motown and Quality Control Music, and features artists like J. Cole, Cardi B, Big Rube, Gunna, CeeLo Green, and Gucci Mane. “Father of 4” debuted at No. 4 on the US Billboard 200, and was generally well received by both critics and the public. He is the last member of Migos to release a solo album; Quavo and Takeoff both released their debut solo albums in 2018.
Business Ventures and Other Work
In addition to his music work, Offset has appeared in advertising campaigns for fashion designers and brands like Gosha Rubchinskiy, Bryce Barnes, and Lavati. He also appeared alongside the other members of Migos in an episode of the television series “Atlanta” in 2016. In 2020, he debuted a new show with Quibi titled “SKRRT with Offset”, which follows him as he drives around with other celebrities in fancy, expensive cars.
In August 2019, Offset was announced as a new investor in the Esports organization FaZe Clan, although the nature and amount of the investment was undisclosed. He has since appeared in two FaZe Clan videos on YouTube.
Personal Life
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.
Offset is the father of five children by four different women.
What is Offset Net Worth?
Offset has a net worth of $30 million.
