Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B officially announced she is expecting her fourth child after weeks of speculation. The confirmation came during a September 17 appearance on CBS Mornings with Gayle King, where the artist candidly addressed ongoing pregnancy rumors.
When asked by King whether she had anything to share about the swirling reports, Cardi responded with a smile: “Well, yes. I’m having a baby with my boyfriend Stefon Diggs.” Diggs, a wide receiver for the New England Patriots, will be welcoming his first child with Cardi, who is already a mother of three.
Cardi described the process of balancing her busy career with the pregnancy, noting: “I’ve been putting in all this work, but I’m doing all this work while I’m creating a baby.”
Love, Safety, and New Beginnings
The rapper also spoke about her evolving perspective on relationships. Having previously expressed reluctance to fall in love again, Cardi said she now feels optimistic and grounded in her new partnership with Diggs.
“I’m happy. I feel like I’m in a good space. I feel very strong. I feel very powerful that I’m doing all this work,” she said, crediting her partner for providing stability. “He just makes me feel safe and very confident. And it makes you feel like you could take over the world.”
The relationship between Cardi and Diggs has attracted attention in both entertainment and sports circles. Their pairing has been described as a merging of two high-profile worlds, with fans eager to follow both their personal and professional journeys.
Why Cardi B Waited to Share the News
Addressing why she delayed confirming the pregnancy, Cardi B emphasized that her choice was about timing and privacy, rather than secrecy. “Can I just say it in my own time? I’m not hiding,” she explained. “Let me close some deals first… Let me see a couple of more sonograms. Let my baby be healthy.”
Her comments reflect the pressures celebrities often face under constant speculation. ForCardi B, ensuring her family’s well-being and maintaining control over her narrative were top priorities before going public.
The announcement has since sparked widespread excitement among her fans and supporters, many of whom took to social media to congratulate the rapper on her new chapter with Diggs.
