Today, the rapper Cardi B has officially announced that she’s pregnant with her fourth child — and this one is especially meaningful, as it’s her first with NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The news came in a sit-down with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, where Cardi opened up about where she is personally and professionally, and how she and Diggs are walking into this new chapter together. (AP News)
What She Shared
Here are the key things Cardi revealed in her announcement:
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Pregnancy confirmation: Cardi confirmed she is having a baby with her boyfriend, Stefon Diggs. It’s her fourth child, but the first with Diggs. (AP News)
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Due timing: The baby is expected before she kicks off her tour in February 2026. (AP News)
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Emotional and professional space: She said she feels “happy,” “strong,” and “powerful,” noting how she’s doing a lot of work — promoting her new album Am I The Drama?, planning the tour, etc. — even as she’s pregnant. (AP News)
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Support from Diggs: Cardi emphasized how Stefon Diggs makes her feel safe, confident, and grounded, especially during stressful moments like album roll-out pressure. She described him as someone who helps her feel stable. (CBS News)
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Why she waited: She explained that she held off sharing the news because she wanted to close some professional deals first, ensure her own confidence in the pregnancy’s early stages (e.g. “let me see a couple of more sonograms, let my baby be healthy”), and share it on her terms. She even admitted she hadn’t yet told her parents at the time of the interview (though she planned to) because, she joked, she was “scared” of their reaction. (E! Online)
Context & Background
To understand the significance of this moment, a few pieces of background are helpful:
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Cardi B already has three children with her estranged husband, rapper Offset: Kulture, Wave, and Blossom. (Vogue)
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Cardi filed for divorce from Offset in 2024, and that process has been public and complicated. (AP News)
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Her relationship with Stefon Diggs became more visible over time. They were first linked around October 2024, made several public appearances together, and formally confirmed their relationship publically in May or June 2025. (AP News)
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Stefon Diggs has a daughter, Nova, born in 2016, from a previous relationship. This upcoming child will be his second. (E! Online)
Cardi B confirms exclusively to @GayleKing that she is pregnant with her fourth child with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, and she will give birth before her tour begins in February:
Analysis: What It All Means
This announcement is rich with implications—for Cardi, for her music career, for her personal life, and for how public figures navigate privacy, especially around pregnancy. Here’s some reflection:
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Balancing motherhood and stardom
Cardi has long been public about how motherhood is central to her identity. But this reveals another layer: that even as she embarks on big professional projects (album release, tour), she’s also embracing the work and vulnerability that come with pregnancy. It shows how female artists increasingly assert control over their narratives and careers, refusing to pause life or art because of public expectations. -
Control of narrative and timing
One of the recurring themes in modern celebrity pregnancies is when (and how) the news is shared. Cardi waiting to “close some deals first,” wanting more confirmation (“couple of sonograms”), not wanting to immediately go public—it’s telling. It reflects both the pressures that come with being in the spotlight (rumors, criticism) and the desire to retain agency. -
The emotional stakes
Cardi speaking about anxiety, pressure from public reception, needing safety and confidence—these are not just by-products of celebrity, but real emotional work. That she credits Diggs with helping her feel safe suggests the importance of a supportive partner. There's also the factor of healing from past relationships (her divorce) and how this new chapter with Diggs seems to offer different, perhaps more stable, emotional grounding. -
Career momentum
Releasing Am I The Drama?, launching a tour, and becoming a mother of four—this is a lot. Cardi is clearly not stepping back; if anything, this amplifies her ambition. It also raises questions about logistics: how will touring with a newborn work? How will she balance touring demands, motherhood, and promotional duties? Fans may look forward to seeing how she manages that juggle, and how it shapes her music and public persona in the coming months. -
Public attention and criticism
Given her past entanglements in public drama—both personal and legal—this announcement will spark lots of commentary. Some supportive, some skeptical or critical. Cardi seems aware of this, particularly when she talks about feeling nervous over how people might react. There’s always a tightrope for public figures who are women and mothers: personal life becomes public narrative.
What We Don’t (Yet) Know
While Cardi shared a lot, there are some things still to be seen:
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The exact due date beyond “before the tour in February” hasn’t been publicly specified. (AP News)
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How the dynamics with her co-parenting with Offset will evolve with this new pregnancy. The divorce is ongoing, and public splits, reconciliations, etc., shape public perception and private reality.
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How this will impact touring and promotional obligations—how Cardi and her team plan on integrating mother-of-four responsibilities with the demands of a major album and tour rollout.
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How Stefon Diggs will engage in this new role—how his public and personal responsibilities with a growing family will play out.
What Fans & the Culture Might Take Away
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Empowerment and relatability: Many fans will see Cardi’s openness about vulnerability, anxiety, pregnancy, and ambition as inspiring. She’s not shying away from doing it all.
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Conversations about women in music: This adds to ongoing conversations about the expectations placed on female artists — around motherhood, appearance, timing, and how those expectations differ from male artists.
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Representation & visibility: Cardi B is a woman of Afro-Caribbean/Latinx heritage, with roots in New York, who has built a wildly successful career. Her decision to share so much so candidly adds to representation of Black and Latina motherhood, and the messiness and strength involved.
In Her Words
Some quotes from the interview give insight into her mindset:
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“I feel like I’m in a good space. I feel very strong, very powerful that I’m doing all this work — but I’m doing all this work while I’m creating a baby.” (AP News)
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“He just makes me feel safe and very confident.” (CBS News)
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On announcing on her own terms: “Let me close some deals first … let me see a couple more sonograms. Let my baby be healthy.” (E! Online)
Looking Ahead
As Cardi B and Stefon Diggs move into this next phase, there are several things to watch:
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How her new album Am I The Drama? does, especially in light of the pregnancy announcement. Will the themes in the album resonate differently now that her personal life is shifting?
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The upcoming Little Miss Drama tour (starting February 2026) — how it will be structured, how Cardi will manage travel, performance, family life.
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Public reaction, media narrative — how fans, critics, and the broader public respond. If she uses this moment in her music or creative output, it could shape her artistry in new ways.
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The evolving relationship with Stefon Diggs — how they support each other, both behind the scenes and in the public eye.
Final Thoughts
Cardi B’s announcement isn’t just celebrity news — it’s a moment about growth, vulnerability, control, and what it means to be a woman demanding both professional greatness and personal joy. Her decision to share this when she felt ready, and her statements about strength and support, suggest this won’t be a quieter chapter for her, but a powerful one.
As someone who has navigated the highs and lows of fame, the scrutiny, the public relationships, and motherhood, Cardi is using her voice again — not only in her music but in how she lives her life on her terms. And that, perhaps, is part of the message she wants people to take away: you can carry many things — a career, a baby, expectation — and still feel strong.
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