Offset controversies: Celina Powell and Offset’s viral intimate video, his $15k debt, divorce with Cardi b and viral Stefon Diggs fallout

Rapper Offset (Kiari Kendrell Cephus) was shot and hospitalized on April 6, 2026, near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Police confirmed the incident was non-life-threatening and that he was in stable condition at Memorial Regional Hospital, with authorities detaining two individuals as part of the ongoing investigation. No further details on motive or suspects have been released by law enforcement.

Offset rose to prominence as one-third of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, alongside Quavo and fellow rapper Takeoff. Formed in 2008 in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Migos became a defining force in modern hip-hop, achieving mainstream success with hits like “Bad and Boujee” and albums such as Culture. Offset also found success as a solo artist, with notable charting tracks and albums including Father of 4 and, more recently, Kiara.

Legal troubles and public controversies

Offset’s career has been marked not only by musical success but also by a series of legal issues and controversies.

The Cardi B relationship and public fallout

A significant portion of Offset’s public controversies has centered around his turbulent relationship with Cardi B. The pair married in 2017 and share three children.

Their marriage entered a formal divorce process in 2024 after years of very public ups and downs. Despite a high-profile relationship, the couple entered a divorce process in 2024 amid publicized disputes, including rumours of infidelity and tension during Cardi B’s pregnancy, though many of those claims were disputed and remain part of celebrity gossip narratives rather than legal findings.

Cardi B later confirmed she was expecting a child with NFL star Stefon Diggs in 2025, a significant turn in her personal narrative after her split from Offset.

In the weeks leading up to Offset’s shooting, the Cardi B-Offset-Diggs situation escalated further, with Cardi B posting online that her “life is in danger” due to online harassment and the highly public nature of the dispute linked to Diggs.

The controversy did not end there. Offset has been accused online, amid a swirl of unverified clips and posts, of making statements about Cardi B and Diggs’ child, further complicating public perception.

Various online discussions, including leaked audio and social media exchanges, fueled speculation and debate about Offset’s state of mind and how the situation has impacted all involved.

Celina Powell claims of Offset owing her $15k

A separate but highly visible controversy centers on social media influencer Celina Powell, who has repeatedly inserted herself into Offset-related drama over the past decade. Powell, sometimes known by her pseudonym “Cat Stacks,” first made headlines in 2017–2018 when she claimed she was pregnant with Offset’s child, allegations that both Offset and his then-fiancée Cardi B denied, and which Powell later admitted were fabricated.

In January 2026, Powell reignited public debate by posting a viral video clip that appeared to show her in bed with Offset, captioned provocatively and implying they had been intimate. The footage circulated widely on platforms like Instagram and X before being deleted, and neither Offset nor Cardi B publicly confirmed the context or authenticity of the clip.

In early 2026, Powell claimed that Offset owed her $15,000 and that he had threatened her when she sought repayment, posting clips and comments that fueled further debate about his conduct in private financial dealings.

Takeoff dies after being shot

Perhaps the most profound tragedy in Offset’s life was the 2022 fatal shooting of Takeoff, his pal and bandmate in Migos. Takeoff was killed outside a bowling alley in Houston in a separate incident that shook the hip-hop community and effectively led to Migos’ dissolution. Offset has spoken openly about the difficulty of coping with this loss, framing it as a deeply personal and ongoing struggle.

Assault lawsuit at cannabis dispensary

In March 2025, he became the subject of a lawsuit after an altercation at a cannabis dispensary in Los Angeles. According to court documents, a security guard named Jim Sanchez alleged that Offset became “hostile, verbally confrontational, and physically attacked” him during an ID check, striking him in the face and leaving him with headaches and neck pain that required medical attention.

Sanchez claims that others in Offset’s entourage joined in the alleged assault, though Offset’s camp disputed these claims, insisting that the guard rushed him first and even spat in his face, prompting a defensive reaction. Offset has denied the accusations, maintained that he had his ID and was complying with requests, and has not publicly addressed the specifics beyond his spokesperson’s statements.

Beyond this lawsuit, Offset has faced other legal confrontations, including a six-figure back tax claim reportedly totaling more than $2.3 million, as well as prior incidents involving weapons and drug charges in past years, highlighting an ongoing pattern of run-ins with law enforcement.