A Confession on Her Terms
On CBS Mornings, during a heartfelt chat with Gayle King, Cardi opened up about this pregnancy. She told King, “Well yes, I’m having a baby with my boyfriend, Stefon Diggs.” She radiated joy and strength, saying she feels “in a good space,” and powerful even while juggling her music commitments and growing a new lifeShe also shared that the baby is due before her upcoming tour, Little Miss Drama, begins in February 2026.
Love, Support, and Stability
Cardi was clear about the support she feels from Stefon Diggs. She said they share similar ambition, are in step with each other’s careers, and both push each other to stay hungry and focused. She described him as someone who makes her feel safe—emotionally and physically. She even shared that during a recent panic attack related to her album rollout, Diggs helped her pull through. This pregnancy comes after announcing divorce from her long-time partner Offset in 2024, with whom Cardi B shares three children: daughter Kulture, son Wave, and her youngest, Blossom. Diggs, similarly, has a daughter from a previous relationship.
Balancing Baby Bumps and Big Plans
Cardi doesn’t shy away from the challenge. She’s promoting her new album Am I the Drama?, set to drop very soon, and has just announced her arena tour which kicks off in early 2026. Despite being in the thick of her career, she expressed how creating this baby has added another layer of meaning. “I feel very strong, very powerful that I’m doing all this work—while I’m creating a baby
She also admitted that she held off announcing the pregnancy until she felt certain—after deals were closed and things were aligned. She joked that she hadn’t even told her parents yet at the time of the interview
What This Means
This pregnancy is meaningful on several fronts:
- It’s the first time Cardi B and Stefon Diggs will share a child together. It adds to Cardi’s evolving story—balancing her identity as a musician, public figure, and mom.
- It shines a light on her belief in doing things on her own terms: choosing when to reveal personal news, managing privacy, and aligning her personal life with her professional milestones.
Final Thoughts
Every new life comes with hope, responsibility, and transformation—and Cardi B seems ready to walk into this chapter with vulnerability and strength. Her announcement reminds us how even when people live in the public eye, there are deeply personal decisions behind the headlines. Fans, collaborators, and even those who only follow her music get to glimpse a woman who’s growing, evolving, and celebrating as she prepares for what’s next.