A shocking leaked audio recording has thrust Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B's ex-husband, Offset, into a fresh storm of controversy. The recording, allegedly featuring the Lawrenceville rapper, contains violent threats directed at New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The clip was shared on social media platform X by model and internet personality Celina Powell, quickly going viral and potentially impacting Cardi B's ongoing legal battle with her former partner.
The Explosive Leaked Recording
In the viral FaceTime recording, a voice identified as Offset is heard issuing a severe warning. The individual states, "If I catch Buddy and I can catch him, it’s going to be bad…man, beat, strip, shot in the knee, all type of [- - - -]." While no name is explicitly mentioned in the threat, the context strongly points to Stefon Diggs. The video was reposted on January 10 by Red Media on X with a caption suggesting the leak would make Cardi B's case against Offset easier.
The post ignited a firestorm online, amassing over 400 comments, 1,500 reposts, 18,000 likes (hearts), and 5,000 bookmarks. User reactions ranged from questioning Cardi B's ability to move on to speculating about Celina Powell's motives for recording the conversation. One user pointedly asked, "Bruh why she record this. She already was planning on using this against him."
Celina Powell's Role and Further Allegations
Celina Powell, known for her history of making explosive claims about celebrities, is at the center of this leak. According to Robert Littal of BlackSportsOnline, Powell claims Offset owes her $15,000 and has been making threats. She has escalated the situation by sharing another video where she alleges Offset disparaged Cardi B's newborn child and claimed their daughter, Kulture, dislikes the baby.
These claims were amplified on X by BardisMedia, which posted: "Offset called Cardi & Stefon’s child a [- - -] and said Kulture doesn’t like the baby. He also threatened to shoot Stefon and there’s audio. The evidence Celina shared today is enough for Cardi to get a restraining order. Disgusting!!!"
How This Affects Cardi B's Divorce Proceedings
The timing of this leak is critical for Cardi B, whose divorce from Offset, filed in July 2024, remains unresolved. In a September 2025 statement to PEOPLE, the "Bodak Yellow" singer revealed the financial impasse preventing the finalization. "The only reason why I’m still married is because somebody wants me to pay for their taxes," she said. Cardi B elaborated that the only way to end the marriage is if she pays for someone else's taxes, despite covering her own and offering a property.
The leaked audio and associated allegations could provide significant leverage for Cardi B's legal team. As one social media user astutely noted, "Yo if this recording is real, Offset just handed the receipts to Cardi B on a silver platter... This could change the whole game for her case." The evidence may support claims of threatening behavior, potentially aiding in obtaining restraining orders or influencing divorce settlements.
Amid the chaos, some voices online called for calm, with one user hoping for "accountability and peace over chaos." However, the digital footprint of the incident is permanent, underscoring the modern reality that, as another commenter put it, "the internet never forgets."
