Offset Credits Cardi B For Inspiring Him To Quit Using Codeine: "I Was Drinking My Whole Career"

“It opened my mind up, but I never thought it helped me create.”

This post contains discussion of substance abuse.

Offset and Cardi B have gone through their share of ups and downs — but these days, the two seem to be stronger than ever.

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In an interview with Variety, Offset shared that Cardi even helped him quit his habit of using codeine.

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"I put down lean," Offset revealed. "I was drinking my whole career. It opened my mind up, but I never thought it helped me create." Now, he said, "I feel like getting past that, cleaning up, and putting that message out.”

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Offset praised Cardi B and their family for the inspiration. “My bestie!” Offset proclaimed. "We both are on the same mission to make each other better."

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He also shared that the two have each other's back and support each other through their strengths. "Social is her strong point, so I listen to her social advice," Offset said. "And me, it’s the music, but I play behind the scenes." He clarified, "I want to make sure she win."

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And Cardi's on the same page. "What I appreciate about my husband is that no matter what issue I am having personally or professionally, I know he will take care of me and our family. It’s handled," she said. "I know that I have a man who has my back for real."

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You can read the full interview here.

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