Offset files a new request in his ongoing paternity case to let his daughter have his last name
Rapper Offset has put forth a new request in his ongoing paternity battle over his daughter Kalea with her mother, Nicole Marie Algarin.
The 28-year-old Migos rapper (real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus) filed a request in his case taking place in Fulton County, Georgia, asking that Kalea use his last name.
The four-year-old Kalea was born in 2015, two years before he married rapper and actress Cardi B.
Name battle: Rapper Offset has put forth a new request in his ongoing paternity battle over his daughter Kalea with her mother, Nicole Marie Algarin
His daughter currently goes by the name Kalea Maria Algarin, though Offset is requesting it be changed to Kalea Marie Algarin Cephus.
He is also requesting joint legal and physical custody of his daughter Kalea.
Algarin, who goes under the stage name Shya L’amour, filed court documents in October, asking for more child support from Offset.
Last name: His daughter currently goes by the name Kalea Maria Algarin, though Offset is requesting it be changed to Kalea Marie Algarin Cephus
Mother: Algarin, who goes under the stage name Shya L’amour, filed court documents in October, asking for more child support from Offset
Offset has maintained that he does pay child support, but L’amour alleged in the documents that he only, ‘provided limited financial support.’
The documents also confirmed that DNA tests confirmed Offset is the father, and he has publicly acknowledged so, posing for a photo with her on Instagram last year.
Offset has also claimed that he thinks both the mother and father should be financially supporting the child.
Photo: The documents also confirmed that DNA tests confirmed Offset is the father, and he has publicly acknowledged so, posing for a photo with her on Instagram last year
The black and white photo was captioned, ‘Daddy’s girl’ with Offset holding his daughter.
Offset has four children, including his one-year-old daughter Kulture with Cardi B, who he’s been married to since 2017.
He also has two sons, Jordan Cephus, 9, and Kody Cephus, 5, from two different women from previous relationships.
Offset and Cardi: Offset has four children, including his one-year-old daughter Kulture with Cardi B, who he’s been married to since 2017
Proud papa: The black and white photo was captioned, ‘Daddy’s girl’ with Offset holding his daughter
Offset formed the rap group Migos in 2008 with Quavo, Farhan and Takeoff, who all grew up together outside of Atlanta.
Their 2013 single Versace earned much notoriety, leading up to their debut album Yung Rich Nation in 2015.
They have also released Culture in 2017, Culture II in 2018 while Offset released a solo album Father of 4 in 2019.
Formed: Offset formed the rap group Migos in 2008 with Quavo, Farhan and Takeoff, who all grew up together outside of Atlanta