Migos rapper Offset is facing new controversy after influencer Celina Powell publicly accused him of issuing threats and refusing to repay an alleged loan of approximately $15,000, a dispute that has reportedly sparked potential legal action and intense online scrutiny. According to TMZ, Powell claims the Atlanta artist, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, borrowed the money and has since allegedly responded with intimidation instead of repayment, turning what began as a private financial matter into a fresh public headache for the rapper.[2][3]
TMZ reports that Powell, a model and internet personality known for her associations with hip-hop figures, went online this week to allege that Offset has not returned the funds and has sent what she describes as threatening messages in response to her demands.[2] While specific timestamps and full exchanges have not been independently published by major outlets, Powell’s comments have circulated widely on social platforms, with users reposting clips and screenshots that reportedly document the alleged dispute.[2][3] DailyRapFacts has not viewed the original messages and cannot verify their authenticity, and Offset has not publicly addressed the accusations at the time of this writing.
Powell is no stranger to the hip-hop spotlight; she has built a reputation over the years by sharing alleged receipts, videos, and messages involving several high-profile rappers, including Offset, often sparking heated debate about her credibility and the private lives of artists.[4] As noted by The Sunday Guardian and other outlets, Powell has previously gone viral after posting graphic or compromising content she claimed involved Offset, positioning herself as a recurring figure in scandals that intersect with his relationship and ongoing legal disputes with estranged wife Cardi B.[3][4] Her latest claims arrive as Offset is already navigating significant financial and legal pressures, including reported multimillion-dollar tax liens and a contested divorce, further intensifying scrutiny around his off-mic conduct.[1][3]
The alleged loan dispute and threats land at a sensitive moment in hip-hop culture, where conversations around influencer economies, privacy, and digital accountability continue to evolve. For Offset, who remains a key figure in modern rap through his work with Migos and solo projects, the accusations risk adding another layer of controversy to an already complicated personal and financial landscape.[1][3] For Celina Powell, the situation reinforces her polarizing role within rap-adjacent online spaces, where her claims regularly challenge the boundaries between gossip, evidence, and exploitation.[4] As of now, no formal lawsuit related specifically to this alleged $15,000 loan has been confirmed by court records, and the situation remains in the realm of reported allegations that may yet move from timelines to the legal system.
