The internet is having a field day roasting Offset after he blamed his failed marriage to Cardi B on her not cooking. Following the release of his third studio album, KIARI, on August 22, Offset made lyrics and comments that quickly sparked social media backlash.
In the song “Folgers,” he rapped: “Bitch ain’t never happy / why you think yo n— cheat / 10 carat diamond had to swap the wedding ring.” The last track, “Move On,” appears to explain the breakup, with lyrics like “I’m tryna move on in peace, ‘I’m tryna move on / Happy for you, why you ain’t happy for me?” and bitter lines about Cardi’s alleged lack of support, stating, “You never cooked n— no food / You just want to go out to Nobu / Telling me shit that you don’t do.”
These lyrics went viral, and many social media users expressed disbelief and humor. On Reddit, users criticized men who fixate on women not fulfilling outdated roles: “Men will hyper fixate on a woman’s lack of or unwillingness to treat him like a child. Cardi not cooking for you is not a moral failure,” commented one. Another added, “If I were as rich as them, I wouldn’t cook either. They want to go out, cheat, and come home to a meal? Get real.”
The reactions highlight how problematic expectations about gender roles remain, even among the ultra-wealthy. Comments on Twitter and Reddit mocked the idea that Cardi or any woman should be forced to cook or clean, especially when she’s the primary breadwinner. Phrases like “Why does he expect her to make bread for him? Hire a chef” and “She doesn’t do that, but she told you she got that ring” from Cardi’s hit “WAP” perfectly capture the sentiment.
Some pointed out how Offset’s lyrics and attitude echo past celebrity disputes, like Halle Berry’s ex-husband David Justice criticizing her not cooking, which was also met with derision.
Ultimately, the social media wave underscores how antiquated and childish such expectations are, especially from members of wealthy and influential couples. The consensus? Relationships should be about mutual respect and partnership, not catering to archaic gender stereotypes embedded in lyrics.
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