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| Birth name | Kiari Kendrell Cephus |
| Born | December 14, 1991 Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
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Kiari Kendrell Cephus (born December 14, 1991), known professionally as Offset, is an American rapper. He rose to prominence as one third of the Atlanta-based hip hop trio Migos. Formed with fellow rappers Quavo and Takeoff in 2008, the group released four commercially successful studio albums—Yung Rich Nation (2015), Culture (2016), Culture II (2017) and Culture III (2021)—before disbanding in 2023.
As a solo act, he first released the collaborative album Without Warning (2017) with record producer Metro Boomin and fellow Georgia-based rapper 21 Savage. It peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200 and spawned the single "Ric Flair Drip," which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The following year, he guest appeared on Tyga's 2018 single "Taste", which became his first top ten hit on the latter chart as a soloist, and received diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). That same year, he appeared alongside Travis Scott on Kodak Black's single "Zeze", which peaked at number two on the chart.
Offset signed with Motown and Capitol Records as a solo act to release his debut studio album, Father of 4 (2019). A commercial success, the album matched Without Warning on the Billboard 200 and spawned the top 40 single "Clout" (featuring Cardi B), which was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Offset and Cardi B's 2023 follow-up single, "Jealousy", peaked at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 and served as lead single for his second studio album Set It Off (2023), which released in October of that year to similar success.
His marriage to fellow rapper Cardi B—with whom he has three children—has been heavily publicized; the couple separated in late 2023, filing for divorce in August 2024.
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Career
Offset was first a backup dancer in the music video for Whitney Houston's 2002 single "Whatchulookinat"; he was 10 years old at the time. Offset, along with fellow Migos group members, was born and raised in Gwinnett County, Georgia, adjacent to Atlanta. In 2008, Offset formed the Migos with Quavo and Takeoff.
Migos initially gained recognition following the release of their 2013 single "Versace". In 2015, the trio released their debut studio album Yung Rich Nation. In 2017, their single "Bad and Boujee" became an Internet phenomenon, as much of the song was performed by Offset. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, with many critics believing Offset commanded the track. In 2017, the trio released their second studio album, Culture, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
In addition to Migos, Offset has released solo music and collaborated with numerous artists. In June 2017, he was featured on Metro Boomin's single "No Complaints" alongside Drake, which peaked at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100, and in September he joined Macklemore on the song "Willy Wonka", from the album Gemini. Offset would eventually release a collaborative studio album with rapper 21 Savage and record producer Metro Boomin titled, Without Warning. The album was released on October 31, 2017, and debuted at number 4 on the US Billboard 200 chart. It spawned the hit song "Ric Flair Drip", Offset's first solo platinum single, and highest charting US Billboard Hot 100 entry as a lead artist to date.
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On February 22, 2019, he released his first solo album Father of 4. The album featured the single "Clout", with Cardi B, which peaked at the top 40 of the Hot 100 at number 39.
Offset was involved in a feud with Chris Brown whom he threatened to fight with in 2019.
Following the release of the fourth Migos album, Culture III in June 2021, Offset was featured on the soundtrack of Fast & Furious 9 on the song "Hit Em Hard" along with Trippie Redd, Kevin Gates, Lil Durk and King Von.
In May 2022, rumors surrounding a possible disbandment of Migos arose when Offset and his wife Cardi B unfollowed Quavo and Takeoff after the latter announced their new duo project, Unc And Phew and released the single Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew).
In August 2022, Offset announced his second studio album and released two new singles, "54321" and "Code" with Moneybagg Yo, along with the music video featuring model Bella Hadid. Shortly after the release of "54321", Offset filed a lawsuit against his record label Quality Control Music in a dispute over rights to his solo music. His legal team said that he "paid handsomely" for his solo artist rights following the negotiation last year, but now QC has allegedly attempted to claim his latest track as its own.
Quavo and Takeoff released a collaborative album titled Only Built for Infinity Links on October 7, 2022, without Offset's input despite no formal split. In an interview, Quavo stated that he would like to see his and Takeoff's career "as a duo".
On November 1, 2022, Takeoff was shot dead at the 810 Billiards & Bowling in Houston, Texas. Following the murder of his cousin and groupmate, Offset delayed the release date of his upcoming album which was originally going to be released on November 11, 2022.
On July 28, 2023, Offset released the single, "Jealousy" in collaboration with Cardi B, this single serves as the lead single off of his second studio album Set it Off, released October 13, 2023. The album was preceded with two more singles, "Fan" and "Worth It" featuring Don Toliver which was released a day before the album release. The album features guest appearances from Travis Scott, Future, Latto, Young Nudy among others.
Other ventures
In 2016, Offset (including Migos) appeared in an episode of Donald Glover's series Atlanta. The episode aired on September 13, 2016, under the title "Go For Broke". He has also starred in campaigns for the fashion designers Gosha Rubchinskiy, Bryce Barnes, and Lavati.
In February 2019, Offset made his debut on Sean Evans' YouTube series Hot Ones.
In August 2019, it was announced that Offset invested in Esports organization FaZe Clan. Commenting on the investment he said "I love gaming and Esports is the future" said Offset in a release, "These two facts make it only right that I be a part of the biggest Esports organization with some of the best players in the world." He appeared in two FaZe Clan videos on YouTube.
Offset made his acting debut in NCIS: Los Angeles.
Offset has helped struggling artists by jointing Axis Replay in 2020.
Offset lost his grandmother to cancer in 2012. He raised $500,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Personal life
In 2017, Offset started dating fellow rapper Cardi B. They married privately on September 20, 2017, and the latter became a stepmother to his three children from past relationships. They staged a public proposal the next month at a live performance at Power 99's Powerhouse in Philadelphia.
In May 2018, he was injured in a car crash.
On April 7, 2018, Cardi B revealed on Saturday Night Live that the two were expecting their first child together. On December 5, 2018, Cardi B announced on Instagram that she and Offset had broken up. 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.
On November 1, 2022, Offset’s groupmate Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston, Texas. Their group, Migos, disbanded the following year.
A 2023 interview with Variety clarified that Offset is not biologically related to Quavo and Takeoff but they have considered each other "cousins" since childhood.
Offset is the father of six children by four different women, the first four appear in the cover art for his album Father of 4 (2019): One son was born to Justine Watson in 2009. In 2015, Offset fathered a son with Oriel Jamie, and a daughter with Shya L'Amour. He and Cardi B had a daughter in 2018. Cardi B bore him a son in 2021. Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset on August 1, 2024, simultaneously announcing her pregnancy with her third and his sixth child. She gave birth to a girl on September 7.
Discography
Studio albums
- Father of 4 (2019)
- Set It Off (2023)
- Kiari (2025)
Collaborative albums
- Without Warning (with 21 Savage and Metro Boomin) (2017)
Tours
Headlining
- Set It Off Tour (2024)
Co-headlining
- Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour (with Migos) (2018)
Opening act
- Nobody Safe Tour (with Migos) (2017)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Atlanta | Himself | Episode: "Go for Broke" |
| 2019 | The Masked Singer | Himself | Cupcake |
| 2020 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Kadri Kashan Khan | Episode: "Alysiyadun" |
| 2023 | Baby Shark's Big Movie | Offshark | Voice role |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| BET Social Awards | 2018 | Cardi B and Offset | Baewatch | Nominated | |
| Grammy Awards | 2020 | "Clout" (featuring Cardi B) | Best Rap Performance | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Offset (rapero) para niños
