Cardi B has set the internet ablaze after confirming she is pregnant with NFL star Stefon Diggs’ child, a revelation that comes after her messy divorce battle with Offset.
Cardi B is pregnant with her fourth child, her first with NFL star Stefon Diggs.
This Wednesday, Sept.17, the 32-year-old rapper confirmed the baby rumours in a stunningly candid interview on CBS Mornings with Gayle King.
The news comes just a little over a year after Cardi B’s tumultuous divorce from rapper Offset and only months after her relationship with the New England Patriots wide receiver became public.
The news has ignited a firestorm of discussion across social media, with fans dissecting every detail of Cardi’s romance with Stefon, 31, as the endless debate rages about timelines, loyalty, and what comes next for one of hip-hop’s most scrutinised stars.
In this article, we reveal the nine key things to know about Cardi B’s pregnancy, her relationship with Stefon Diggs, and where her ex Offset, stands in the unfolding drama.
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Cardi B and Stefon Diggs: How it all started
The romance between Cardi B, real name Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, and Stefon Diggs, was a carefully guarded secret before a series of public sightings forced their hands.
Reports suggest their connection began in late 2024, in the immediate aftermath of her final split from Offset.
In December 2024, Cardi B acknowledged that she was indeed “dating” during a messy war of words on social media with her ex-husband Offset.
But it was not until April 2025 at Coachella that Cardi B was spotted giving Stefon Diggs a lap dance, sparking rumours that the two were dating.
Regardless, the rumours picked up enough traction that Cardi was forced to react on an IG Live.
“The internet is insane, all these rumors are so f—king crazy, that’s why I don’t wanna address it cause I feel like this s—t funny,” Cardi said at the time.
However, TMZ notes that the first public appearance of Diggs and Cardi happened on Valentine’s Day of this year, with the outlet sharing footage of the two stars arriving at an undisclosed Miami hotel in the middle of the night.
In May 2025, Cardi and Stefon attended the Met Gala separately, and reports suggest the pair also attended the after party moments apart.
The speculation reached a fever pitch on May 12, when they were spotted courtside at an NBA playoff game between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden.
This was their first official public appearance, and many fans called it a ‘hard launch’ after paparazzi photos showed them laughing and holding hands affectionately.
Cardi B goes Instagram official with Stefon Diggs
In June 2025, Cardi B took her relationship with Stefon Diggs public on her Instagram page which boasts a staggering 163 million followers.
She posted a series of photos, including one of the two embracing on a yacht.
The caption was a cryptic but telling message: “Chapter 5 ……Hello Chapter six.”
However, the post followed viral speculation after Diggs was seen in a controversial video partying on a yacht, with sources reporting Cardi was on a similar vessel.
Stefon Diggs found himself at the centre of controversy after a viral video surfaced showing him on a yacht surrounded by women and an unidentified pink substance.
The footage, which emerged over Memorial Day weekend, raised questions about his conduct and potential impact on his career, especially given his recent signing with the Patriots.
In the video, Diggs is seen lounging shirtless on a yacht, engaging with three women who refer to him as “daddy.”
Towards the end of the clip, he produces a plastic bag containing a pink powdery substance, which one of the women takes from him.
The footage sparked reactions from fans on social media, who questioned his off-field conduct.
At the time, reports suggested that New England Patriots were considering all options, including the possibility of ripping up his three-year contract worth $63.5 million.
Amid the swirling controversy, Cardi B took to social media to support Stefon.
Cardi shared a photo on her Instagram stories of her and Diggs seated at the New York Knicks game together – when the pair seemingly hard launched their romance, captioning it simply: “Solid.”
Her post reaffirmed her commitment to Diggs despite the public scrutiny.
Daily Mail reported that an insider close to the couple disclosed Cardi B “doesn’t want her man flirting with any ladies,” suggesting her awareness of the situation.
Weeks later, breakup rumours began to circulate in July 2025 when Cardi B was spotted solo at Paris Fashion Week and reportedly scrubbed her Instagram of photos featuring Diggs.
Why did Cardi B hide her pregnancy with Stefon Diggs?
Amid weeks of speculation over her pregnancy, Cardi appeared on CBS Mornings, opening up to Gayle King about her reasons for keeping the news under wraps until now.
The rapper stated she wanted to reveal the news “on my own time” and “on my own terms,” adding that she wasn’t hiding the pregnancy but was being strategic.
“Let me close some deals first, you know what I’m saying? Let me close some deals first,” she said.
Cardi also revealed a more personal reason for the delay, explaining that she wanted to be sure the baby was healthy before making a public announcement.
“And it’s like, you don’t really want to say right away that you’re pregnant,” she said. “It’s like, ‘Let me see a couple of more sonograms. Let my baby be healthy.'”
Cardi B on finding peace with Stefon Diggs
During the interview on CBS Mornings, Cardi lifted the lid on her relationship with Stefon Diggs, revealing a stark contrast to the drama that defined her previous relationship.
“I’m excited. I’m happy,” she said.
“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; me and my man, we’re very supportive of each other.”
She also revealed that she and Diggs are aligned in their career ambitions.
“We’re like in the same space in our careers. I feel like we’re really great and one of the best at what we do,” she explained.
“We’re never, like, comfortable. We just have to keep doing it and that’s just what we are.”
Cardi B told King that Diggs’ support makes her “feel safe.”
She disclosed that weeks before the pregnancy announcement, she was having a panic attack due to the pressures of her album rollout and negative comments from the public.
It was during that time that Diggs offered a sense of security.
Days before her bombshell pregnancy reveal on CBS Mornings, Cardi B made a guest co-hosting appearance on TODAY with Jenna & Friends.
In a candid conversation with host Jenna Bush Hager, the rapper addressed her love life and whether she’d consider walking down the aisle again following her bitter divorce battle with Offset.
“Yeah, I would get married again,” Cardi stated, describing herself as a “hopeless romantic.” She then went on to gush about her relationship with Stefon Diggs, calling the sparks between them “sparkling, honey. Fourth of July!”
Offset’s public reaction to the news
Since Cardi B and Offset went public with their romance, Offset has posted and then deleted multiple messages on social media.
His posts, which many interpreted as jabs at the new couple, were later followed by him deactivating both his X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts
When initial rumours of a Cardi B pregnancy began to circulate on TikTok in August 2025, Offset appeared frustrated with the constant speculation surrounding their personal lives.
However, with the official announcement on CBS Mornings, there has been no public comment from the rapper.
This silence is in stark contrast to his previous public outbursts, which often followed any news about his ex-wife and Stefon Diggs.
Is Cardi B still married to Offset?
The simple answer is NO. Cardi B is no longer married to Offset.
Their tumultuous on-and-off again marriage officially concluded in early 2025.
Even though fans on social media continue to claim that the divorce has not been finalised, Cardi and Offset are well and truly over.
The speculation is fuelled by the ex-couple’s history of public reconciliations.
However, this time around, the split is permanent.
Cardi B’s July 2024 filing in Fulton County, Georgia, was a decisive move, and a definitive end to their six-year marriage.
The finalisation of the divorce was confirmed by multiple news outlets and, more tellingly, by Offset himself.
In a recent interview on the Full Send Podcast, Offset, 33, stated that he is “done with marriage,” confirming that his divorce from Cardi B was “recently finalised.”
The former member of Migos also advised men against getting married in general.
Cardi B’s pregnancy: Has this answered the fan theories about Stefon Diggs?
The announcement of Cardi B’s pregnancy has done more than just create headlines.
The news has directly challenged a long-standing, often-malicious fan theory about Stefon Diggs’ sexuality.
For years, particularly on social media, some fans have speculated that the NFL star is gay.
These rumours have circulated with no credible basis, often drawing on a lack of public, long-term relationships and his at-times flamboyant fashion choices.
The sensational news of Cardi B expecting his child is, for many, seen as a definitive end to this speculation.
The news appears to have become the ultimate repudiation of the rumours, with countless fans taking to social media to state that the pregnancy settles the debate once and for all.
While a recent report claimed that a man once accused Diggs of attempted assault, citing “a secret” he knew about the player, the claims have not been substantiated and no lawsuit has been filed.
Instead, the man has been accused of attempting to defame the athlete.
Diggs, who has previously kept his personal life very private, has largely avoided commenting on the rumours.
Cardi B and Steffon Diggs Children: How many are they?
For Cardi B, she’s expecting her fourth child and Stefon Diggs – his second.
Cardi, who turns 33 next month, has three children from her marriage to Offset: Kulture Kiari, 7, Wave Set, 4, and Blossom, 1, who was born after the couple’s separation.
Diggs is already a father to an eight-year-old daughter named Nova from a previous relationship.
A new era for Cardi B
Cardi B has suggested her pregnancy is a signal of a new chapter in her life. She told Gayle King that this time around she feels “peaceful” and “calm.”
Her relationship with Stefon Diggs appears to have provided her with a sense of stability and support that was missing in her past.
This news will likely have a significant impact on both of their careers.
The pregnancy announcement has generated an unprecedented amount of publicity just in time for the release of Cardi’s new album, Am I the Drama?.
The timing is perfect for a massive marketing push.
In a playful moment during the interview with CBS Mornings, she jokingly urged fans to buy her new album, now that they know the news.
“Now y’all can buy my album so I can buy Pampers and diapers and all that type of stuff,” she quipped. “I told y’all, now go support my album ’cause I’m a mother of four now!”
The news has dominated headlines globally, keeping her name at the top of trending lists.
Meanwhile, for Diggs, the relationship has made him subject of interest beyond the world of American football, raising his profile with millions of new fans.
