A short FaceTime clip exploded across X on January 9, 2026, sparking widespread buzz in the U.S. entertainment and sports scenes. Shared by influencer Celina Powell during her appearance on the “2 Girls from Mars” podcast, the recording purportedly captures rapper Offset issuing violent threats toward NFL star Stefon Diggs. With over 1.7 million views on the initial post from @RedMedia_us, the clip tapped into ongoing drama surrounding Offset’s divorce from Cardi B, who is now in a confirmed relationship with Diggs. In today’s rapid social media landscape, where U.S. users consume celebrity news in real-time, experts stress the need for quick verification to combat misinformation yet this story remains largely unchecked, highlighting how unconfirmed content can dominate feeds.
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The allegation centers on a 17-second audio snippet where Offset reportedly says,
“If I catch Buddy and I can catch him, it’s going to be bad… beat, strip, shot in the knee, all type of shit.”
Sources interpret “Buddy” as a reference to Diggs, with the threats implying physical harm like beating, stripping, and shooting. Powell, who posted the clip on Instagram before deletions, also claimed Offset owes her $15,000 money she says she lent him that he gambled away and has threatened her repeatedly, stating,
“If ANYTHING happens to me OFFSET did it.”
She described recording the call as “collateral” amid his rants about Cardi B and Diggs.
Offset, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, rose to fame as part of Migos and married Cardi B in 2017. Stefon Diggs plays wide receiver for the New England Patriots and confirmed his romance with Cardi B in 2025, fathering her fourth child later that year. Cardi B, born Belcalis Almánzar, shares three kids with Offset: Kulture (2018), Wave (2021), and Blossom (2024). Powell is an Instagram personality notorious for celebrity exposés, including a 2018 false pregnancy claim against Offset that led to her arrest for blackmail.
The backstory traces to Cardi B and Offset’s rocky union, marked by infidelity allegations. Cardi filed for divorce in July 2024 after Offset’s admitted “stepping out,” with disputes over taxes and a proposed 70/30 asset split in his favor, per rap-up.com reports. Reconciliation efforts failed by late 2025. Rumors linked Cardi to Diggs after sightings in New York and Miami, confirmed via people.com. Tensions escalated in November 2025 when Offset allegedly texted intermediaries to “set up” Diggs, denied by his team as unrelated, according to tmz.com. In December, Offset posted “I won” on Instagram, seen as mocking Diggs’ unrelated assault charge, as noted on timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
Powell’s track record raises red flags; she’s admitted fabricating stories for attention, as detailed in @Complex posts. Viral clips like this often mislead on U.S. platforms, amplified by user speculation without context, leading to distorted narratives.
Under U.S. law, violent threats warrant scrutiny, but attribution requires authenticated evidence and corroboration. No public legal actions tie to this clip.
Online, reactions poured in with reposts mocking Offset’s jealousy, calls for restraining orders, and debates on his “instability,” per @iLissaNJ and reddit.com threads. Media outlets like sportskeeda.com framed it as part of the saga, boosting visibility.
