Cardi B has officially confirmed she’s pregnant with her fourth child, this time with NFL star Stefon Diggs. The Grammy-winning rapper, known for her unfiltered candor and chart-topping hits, shared the news on social media Wednesday, putting an end to months of swirling speculation that began as early as August.
Cardi B, 32, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, announced the pregnancy via a candid Instagram Live session, where she addressed the rumors head-on. “Y’all been guessing right for once—yes, I’m expecting,” she said, flashing her signature bold smile while cradling her baby bump in a casual athleisure outfit.
The confirmation comes just days after she shut down a reporter’s “disrespectful” question about potential paternity outside a Los Angeles courtroom on September 2, where she was attending a hearing related to a 2018 assault lawsuit from her time as a expectant mother with her first child.
That incident, involving a former security guard, stemmed from an altercation at a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office and has since been resolved in Cardi’s favor, with her denying any physical contact.
The buzz around Cardi B’s pregnancy intensified last month when fans noticed her appearing out of breath during a livestream rapping to her latest single, “Imaginary Playerz,” a Jay-Z-sampling track that’s climbing the Billboard Hot 100.
Social media users speculated she looked “30 weeks pregnant,” prompting Cardi to clap back fiercely: “No, you stupid b*tch, I’m just out of breath ’cause I have asthma.” She followed up with a cryptic X post—”But AM I?…”—accompanied by a sly GIF, which now seems like a deliberate tease for the big reveal.
Earlier sightings of her in oversized suits and holding her stomach during court appearances only fueled the fire, leading to wild theories linking the pregnancy to her estranged husband Offset or even Diggs, the Buffalo Bills wide receiver she’s been romantically linked to since her July 2024 divorce filing.
This will be Cardi B’s fourth child overall, following the birth of her third, daughter Blossom, in September 2024—announced dramatically just one day after filing for divorce from Offset.
The couple, who share 7-year-old daughter Kulture and 3-year-old son Wave, have had a tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship marked by public breakups and reconciliations.
Offset addressed their split on his recent album Kiari, rapping about “moving on peacefully” in the closing track “Move On.” Despite the co-parenting challenges, Cardi has emphasized her focus on her career and family, telling fans during the Live, “I’m handling business as a mom, a boss, and now this little one on the way. Stefon’s been solid—ain’t no drama here.”
Fans and celebrities alike flooded social media with congratulations and reactions. On X (formerly Twitter), posts poured in, with one user exclaiming, “Cardi B doing one of the best rollouts I’ve ever seen while pregnant at that like that woman’s work ethic is insane.”
Another quipped, “OMG CARDI B IS PREGNANT evenen skeptics chimed in: “Now that y’all know Cardi B REALLY IS PREGNANT please stop trying to defend that woman; allot of y’all on this app was LOUD & WRONG a week ago.”
The news has sparked discussions about celebrity privacy, with Cardi herself calling out “sexist” media scrutiny in her courtroom exchange, where she threw a pen at the reporter and snapped, “Stop disrespecting me. Don’t do that.
As Cardi B navigates this new chapter, sources close to the rapper say she’s prioritizing her health and upcoming projects, including a highly anticipated album rollout teased with “Imaginary Playerz.”
The pregnancy news arrives amid her triumphant return to the spotlight, fresh off headlining the 2025 Met Gala in a custom Versace gown celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” With Diggs, 31, who’s been spotted courtside at her events and on romantic getaways, the power couple appears poised for a blended family dynamic that could redefine Hollywood’s A-list narratives.
Cardi B’s journey from Bronx strip club performer to global icon has always been one of resilience and reinvention. As she told Vogue in a 2024 profile, “I’ve built an empire on my terms—kids, music, all of it.”
This pregnancy, confirmed amid divorce drama and legal wins, underscores her unyielding spirit. Stay tuned for more updates on Cardi B’s growing family and her next musical moves.This article is based on verified reports from entertainment outlets and public statements. Cardi B’s team has not yet responded to requests for further comment.
