“He Wants Majority of Her Assets,” In the Divorce, Women Are Complaining Offset Wants Cardi B To Pay

Pimp Vibes or Poetic Justice? The Cardi B/Offset Divorce and the $70/30 Split Debate

The conversation around celebrity marriage exploded recently with the alleged divorce drama between Cardi B and Offset. A month after the filing, the internet is buzzing over a jaw-dropping rumor: Offset is reportedly seeking a 70/30 split of assets, claiming the lion’s share of the couple’s wealth.

This single rumor has launched a fierce debate on two major topics: the perceived hypocrisy of community property laws and the simple question of fairness when a man (allegedly) asks for the type of settlement women have pursued for years.

The “Pimp Vibes” Problem

For many observers, the initial reaction was outrage, perfectly summed up by the viral video that sparked the conversation: a man demanding 70% of a woman’s hard-earned money “literally gives pimp vibes.”

The argument boils down to optics and gender roles. Historically, community property laws have often seen high-earning men “took up top” by their ex-wives. But when the roles are reversed—when the woman is the main breadwinner and the man is the one demanding a huge payout—the transaction suddenly looks like “highway robbery.”

The Outrage: Why should a grown man, especially one whose actions (like cheating, as was rumored in the past) contributed to the breakdown of the marriage, be entitled to anything at all?
The Lesson: If sisters haven’t learned anything from celebrity divorces (like those of Mary J. Blige or Cardi B), it’s this: Get a prenup.

Business is Business: Why Many Say It’s Fair

Despite the outrage, a contingent within the discussion argues that the requested split, even at a stunning 70/30, is “just good business” and a form of “poetic justice.”

This perspective operates outside of emotional or moral factors like cheating or who filed first. It focuses purely on financial logistics and industry norms.

1. It’s What’s on the Books

The most straightforward defense is that marriage is a “business.” Divorce laws that require splitting assets—laws that have historically benefited women—are simply the law of the land.

“Women like that are the ones that put it on the books. So, once it’s on the books, anybody can use it.”

If the courts allow a 70/30 split, regardless of gender, then it’s simply the law being applied equally across the board. The consensus? You can’t champion women getting half, or more, and then claim a man is “wrong” for using the same legal framework.

2. The Co-Sign and the Investment

The most compelling financial argument for Offset is the idea of recouping his original investment in Cardi B’s career.

The Launchpad: Offset was a member of Migos, one of the top groups in music at the time. He allegedly “put her on the map,” helping secure her record deal and co-signing her career when nobody else (including reality TV producers) was willing to give her a “good deal.”
The Business Model: As one participant noted, this is essentially how the music business works: “Record labels. This what record labels do.” Offset acted as her bank and her co-sign. This investment, the strength of his name, and the career sacrifices he allegedly made for her (potentially putting Migos on hold) justify a major return.

Beyond the Money: A Toxic Bargaining Chip?

Another fascinating theory emerged: Is the 70/30 demand even about money, or is it a toxic bargaining chip?

The argument is that the couple’s relationship has always been “tit for tat.” The 70/30 demand—which is highly unlikely to be the final ruling—could be a deliberately extreme number thrown out “just to make the marriage difficult for her to get out of.”

If Cardi B resists the financial split, the divorce process stalls, and they remain legally married. For some, this looks like a desperate, punitive measure to keep his wife “locked into the marriage.”

Regardless of the motive, the general feeling is that the audience is tired of being dragged through the messy, overly public divorce of millionaire celebrities. The bigger conversation for everyone else remains the same: If you’re getting married, protect yourself—male or female. Don’t rely on the courts to decide what’s fair.

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