Offset’s UNO Reverse: Why He’s Trying to Make Cardi Pay Spousal Support

Cardi B and Offset have finally put their marriage to rest—or so the public thinks. But just when you thought the fight was over, Offset pulls out an UNO reverse and files for spousal support. Yes, you read that right. Reports indicate he’s not just asking—it’s rumored he’s going for a 70/30 split despite Cardi’s estimated net worth being around $100 million.

Legally? That’s bold. Uncommon. But not impossible. Let’s break it down.

What We Know (So Far)

Offset has filed amended divorce responses demanding spousal support from Cardi.

Cardi publicly shot back in X Spaces, calling out the request and expressing anger over the move.

Reports say Offset claims Cardi “left him with the kids” and became pregnant by another man soon after having a newborn.

The exact dollar amount of the support request has not been disclosed in public documents.

So yes—he’s asking her to pay him. In this scenario, he flips the usual narrative.

The Legal Framework in New York: What Usually Happens

To assess whether Offset has any realistic shot, you have to understand New York’s rules for spousal maintenance (aka “spousal support” in divorce cases).

Key principles

Maintenance is awarded to the spouse with lower income or earning potential to help them maintain a reasonable lifestyle post-divorce.

Courts use guidelines and statutory formulas for temporary maintenance. Post-divorce maintenance is more discretionary.

The judge considers various factors, not just raw numbers: length of marriage, health, age, contribution to marriage (child care, homemaking), standard of living, etc.

Courts can deviate from guideline amounts if applying them would be unjust under the circumstances.

So “50/50 split” of net worth is not how spousal maintenance usually works. The split of assets (equitable distribution) is a separate issue.

Is Offset’s 70/30 Demand Realistic?

Let’s be honest: it’s a stretch. But not impossible if he can present strong evidence.

Here’s what he’d need to do:

Show a legitimate disparity in earnings or income. Cardi’s bank is much bigger than his. He’d have to prove he earns significantly less and can’t maintain his lifestyle without support.

Argue that Cardi neglected her marital duties or abandoned him in a way that harmed his ability to maintain. His claim of being left with the children and her jumping to another pregnancy could be framed as abandonment or breach of marital responsibilities.

Demonstrate costs tied to raising children that hindered his ability to earn or forced financial sacrifice.

Prove the duration and circumstances support a larger share—long marriage, shared investments, her contributions to his career, etc.

What works against him:

Cardi’s far higher net worth, brand strength, diverse income streams.

New York courts typically favor maintenance going to the lower-earning spouse, which in this scenario is likely Offset, but weight is given to the real ability to pay.

His allegations about her pregnancy with another man may be dismissed if unverified or seen as character attacks, not legal cause.

If Cardi counters with a strong defense (prenup, proof of his capability, challenge to his claims), the judge might shrink or deny his demand.

So yes, he’s fighting an uphill battle. But in court, credible arguments plus solid evidence could shift the balance.

My Take: For Once, a Man Asking for What He’s Owed

This might be one of the first times a high-profile man is demanding financial parity in a split—especially when the traditional narrative is always the woman getting support. Some women are already trashing Offset: "He’s not a real man," "He’s weak for asking." To them I say: tough luck.

No, Offset’s not “owed” by default. But if the marriage was a partnership and both contributed (financially and otherwise), what’s wrong with asking for fairness?

There’s also something uncomfortable here: Cardi’s pregnant (again), and the optics of a woman worth $100 million being asked to support her ex is a reversal of expectations. Some will see it as justice. Others will see it as whiplash. Either way, it’s a drama the public will be watching.

He Might Not Get 70/30… But He Might Get Something

Offset’s asking for the moon. He may not land 70/30. But if he presents a well-documented legal claim, supported by professional income statements, childcare costs, and her role in the marriage, he could get something—a significant maintenance award or settlement.

Cardi might cry foul. She might rebel. The internet will pick sides. But at the end of the day, this is about money, fairness, and power. And in battles like this, the one with the stronger legal case usually wins.

If I were you? I’d watch this case closely. Because it might be precedent-setting.