Offset (rapper)
A Migos architect who helped define modern trap's triplet flow and flamboyant style, becoming a hip-hop trendsetter.
Born 1991 (age 35)·American rapper·Birthday: December 14·Millennials
Biography
Born Kiari Cephus in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Offset’s life was shaped by the collective. Alongside his cousin Quavo and nephew Takeoff, he formed Migos in 2008, crafting a sound in a basement that would soon ripple across rap. The group’s 2013 viral hit 'Versace' became a cultural reset, its staccato, triplet flow widely imitated. Offset, often the most visually daring and lyrically intricate of the trio, helped steer Migos through massive commercial peaks with albums like 'Culture.' His personal life, including a high-profile marriage to Cardi B, placed him firmly in the celebrity spotlight, but his artistic contributions remained central. Following the group's dissolution, he launched a solo career, proving his distinct, rapid-fire cadence and fashion-forward persona could stand alone. His narrative is one of familial collaboration, stylistic innovation, and navigating the complexities of fame at the intersection of music and pop culture.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Offset was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Offset Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Offset's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- As part of Migos, achieved a US number-one album with 'Culture' in 2017.
- His solo debut album, 'Father of 4', debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 in 2019.
- Migos's single 'Bad and Boujee' featuring Lil Uzi Vert reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017.
- Helped popularize the ad-lib 'skrrt' and the triplet flow in mainstream hip-hop.
Did You Know?
He is related to fellow Migos members Quavo (his cousin) and Takeoff (his nephew).
He has a large collection of luxury cars, including multiple Rolls-Royces.
He survived a serious car accident in 2018 that left him with multiple injuries.
He has several prominent face tattoos, including the word 'Offset' above his eyebrows.
““I’m not a trend, I’m a icon. I just set the trend.””
