How Offset’s son played a crucial role in his journey to quit codeine

WITH all the drama between Cardi B and Offset, it's easy to get caught up in the marriage mess, but there's more happening behind the scenes.

- BERNELEE VOLLMER

Offset has opened up about his struggles with addiction, family and the hard work it takes to stay sober while living in the spotlight.

On the Baby, This Is Keke Palmer podcast, Offset revealed he's been four years sober from codeine after a wake-up call from his 15-year-old son, Jordan.

The rapper admitted his use started when Migos' career blew up, and making music began to feel more like a job than a passion.

"I was taking to the cup, and then you know what you get tricked on? A lot of artists, I feel, like be tricked on like, 'Oh, I can't make music without the drugs.' That's cap," he said.

What started as experimenting quickly turned into a serious problem. Offset explained that initially, it was just "playing with it", but over time, it became an addiction that his loved ones began to notice.