Cardi B recently expressed her frustration after her daughter, Kulture, used a pen to draw on her Hermès Kelly bag. The incident, which involved the celebrity’s high-end accessory, was shared on social media, capturing the artist’s reaction to the unexpected artwork.
Designer Handbag Defaced
The Grammy-winning rapper, known for hits like “Bodak Yellow,” discovered the markings on her valuable purse over the weekend. Cardi B, 32, documented the incident and shared it with her followers on Instagram Stories this past Sunday.
Expensive Purse Targeted
In the brief video clip, the musician zoomed in on a small, dark heart drawn onto the yellow crocodile skin handbag. Visibly dismayed, she exclaimed, ‘I literally spent $60,000 on this purse. Look what my daughter did to my purse. Look what my daughter did to my purse. Look what my daughter did to my f***ing purse.’
She repeated the phrase again, emphasizing ‘Look…’ before sighing deeply, underlining her disappointment.
Family and Marital Context
In addition to six-year-old Kulture, Cardi B and her estranged husband, Offset, are parents to Wave, three, and a seven-month-old daughter whose name remains private.
Custody Discussions with Offset
This incident occurs amidst ongoing discussions regarding the couple’s separation. Offset, 33, has reportedly requested joint legal custody of their three children. Court documents indicate that while seeking joint custody, Offset agrees that Cardi B’s home should be the primary residence for the children.
Financial and Legal Separation
Offset, whose legal name is Kiari Cephus, has also requested judicial determination of child support responsibilities and the equitable division of marital assets. Furthermore, he has asked that both parties be responsible for their own legal expenses.
Background of Relationship
Cardi B and Offset’s relationship has been characterized by periods of both closeness and separation. The “WAP” artist, whose birth name is Belcalis Almanzar, initiated divorce proceedings for the third time last summer.
Past Divorce Filings and Reconciliation
Cardi B’s third pregnancy announcement coincided with her most recent divorce filing against Cephus in August. She had previously filed for divorce in September 2020 but subsequently withdrew the petition two months later, indicating a history of reconciliation attempts.
A representative clarified that the latest divorce filing was not prompted by infidelity allegations but rather was ‘a long time coming,’ suggesting long-standing issues within the marriage.
Relationship Strain
Sources close to Cardi B revealed that the divorce filing was the culmination of ongoing discussions. A friend stated, ‘It wasn’t like, “Oh, she woke up one day, some incident happened, and this was it.” She’s been very calm about everything, and she’s focused on her kids.’
The source further added that Cardi B is ‘excited about this new baby, and she’s recording, so everything with her is actually pretty good,’ highlighting her positive outlook despite the personal challenges.
Insiders indicated that the marital difficulties between the two musicians had persisted for ‘at least a year or so’.
Public Exchanges and Co-Parenting
While the separation initially appeared amicable, with Cardi B publicly commending Offset’s parenting, the relationship reportedly became strained later. The former couple engaged in public exchanges and online disagreements via social media platforms.