Cardi B is expecting her fourth child with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, announcing the news on September 17, 2025, during a chat with CBS Mornings. The rapper revealed that she delayed sharing her pregnancy for multiple reasons:

  1. Timing and Priorities: She wanted to handle higher-priority matters first, like closing “deals,” which likely referred to her assault trial, preparing her new album Am I the Drama?, and her upcoming tour. She emphasized that she wanted to share the news on her own terms.

  2. Health of the Baby: Cardi B waited until her initial check-ups and sonograms confirmed her baby was healthy before making it public. She explained, “Let me see a couple more sonograms. Let my baby be healthy.”

  3. Family Concerns: She hadn’t told her parents yet, partly because she was scared of their reaction. She felt they would be shocked, possibly due to her recent divorce and publicized legal battles.

The rapper also addressed her past frustration with disrespectful pregnancy rumors, recalling an incident on September 2, 2025, during her trial verdict. A reporter asked about the paternity of her rumored fourth child, and Cardi B angrily rebuked him, throwing a pen and saying he was being disrespectful, highlighting the double standard women face in such questioning.

Her announcement marks a joyful moment for the 31-year-old, balancing motherhood with her career and personal life while asserting control over how and when she shares such personal news.