On Keke Palmer’s podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer, Offset offered an unvarnished look into his life beyond the stage. He spoke openly about addiction, fatherhood, and the lessons that have shaped him. The conversation revealed the delicate balance of navigating fame while striving to maintain personal grounding amid the pressures of the music industry.

He discussed the weight of success, particularly after Migos’ 2016 breakout hit “Bad and Boujee.” This song propelled him to global recognition. “After ‘Bad and Boujee’ became a phenomenon, everything got serious for me,” Offset said. “It felt less like an artistic pursuit and more like a job. It brought its own set of stresses.” During that period, he leaned on codeine to manage the overwhelming pace and scrutiny that came with his fame.

Touring and time away from family only added to the strain. “The chaos associated with touring and the business side of music was intoxicating,” he recalled. “It all felt bottled up.” A seemingly small moment with his eldest son became a pivotal awakening. “My oldest son was curious about why my drink looked different,” he said. “It was a sobering moment that struck me to my core. I realized I wasn’t the father I aspired to be.” The recognition, he noted, left him in tears.

Offset on Growth, Accountability, and Tough Love

Offset credited his mother’s tough love as instrumental in his self-reflection. “Even with success and money, her concern pierced right through,” he explained. “It hurts when your mom tells you to stop something harmful, but those conversations were vital. They serve as a reminder that I need to stay grounded.”

He also addressed his relationship with Cardi B, acknowledging mistakes with candid humility. “I recognize that I should have valued her more. I made choices that were not reflective of the man I should be,” he admitted. “When she chose to leave, I had to own up to my mistakes—I deserved that.”

Offset’s reflections offered an intimate portrait of an artist grappling with the intersection of fame, responsibility, and growth. They revealed the vulnerability behind the public persona and the ongoing journey of accountability and self-discovery.