A Look Back at Cardi B and Tommy’s Drama-Filled Pre-Fame Relationship

Long before Cardi B became one of the hottest rappers in the game, she was an internet personality. During that time, the “Bodak Yellow” MC was in a relationship with Tommy, who was often mentioned on her social media and in her early days on Love & Hip Hop: New York.

Their relationship had its ups and downs, and fans were quick to notice the fiery connection between the two. Cardi didn’t shy away from sharing her life, and Tommy became a part of the story.

The couple’s relationship wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. Tommy spent some time in jail, and Cardi held him down during his time behind bars, often sharing how much she missed him. However, their relationship hit a breaking point after his release, with rumors of cheating and other issues surfacing.

Cardi B’s relationship with Tommy, who was incarcerated until 2018, was heavily featured on Love & Hip Hop: New York. Fans got to see the pair argue, break up, and make up several times over. It is currently unclear how long the two were together, but Tommy was with Cardi since she burst onto the scene.

However, the couple split in 2017 after Cardi discovered that Tommy was cheating on her with a woman from Rochester.

Tommy denied the accusation, but the two never seemed to reconnect after the scandal. “OK SO I WAS TALKING TO TOMMY & He was like B----h I was lying I don't talk to No bitch from Rochester but I think is cute you still care,” Cardi tweeted.

As Cardi’s career took off, her relationship with Tommy deteriorated. Following their split, Cardi became a hip-hop hitmaker and one of the biggest music stars in Hollywood. She later met and married rapper Offset, and their relationship was eventful – to say the least.

Cardi B and Offset have had one of the most talked-about relationships in hip-hop, and for good reason. The two have been through it all—romance, public breakups, reconciliations, and everything in between.

Cardi and Offset first got together in 2017, following her split from Tommy.

Things seemed picture-perfect, but the road wasn’t always smooth for the rappers. By the end of 2018, Cardi announced on Instagram that the couple had split, citing ongoing issues in their relationship.

Offset didn’t give up easily, though. He made public apologies and even crashed one of Cardi’s performances with a grand gesture of roses to win her back.

In 2020, Cardi filed for divorce, surprising fans once again. She was clear that she wanted to prioritize her peace and happiness, but by the end of the year, they were back together.

Fast forward to 2024, and Cardi and Offset have hit another rough patch. However, their most recent breakup appears to mark the end of their time together. Cardi filed for divorce in August, with sources telling TMZ that the split was a “long time in coming.”