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Cardi B announces birth of fourth child with NFL player Stefon Diggs
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B revealed on Friday the arrival of her fourth child-a son and her first with New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs-via an Instagram post celebrating new beginnings in her career and personal life.
Public announcement and album tie-in
The artist, born Belcalis Almánzar, shared the news alongside a reference to her recently released second studio album, Am I The Drama?, writing: "I brought new music and a new album to the world! A new baby into my world, and one more reason to be the best version of me." Last month, she had humorously urged fans to purchase the album to help cover diaper costs.
Diggs, 31, confirmed the baby's gender earlier this month during a red-carpet interview with People magazine, stating, "It's a boy. That's enough for me. I can't wait to make him do push-ups and sit-ups and run around." The couple has been dating for roughly a year.
Family dynamics and career focus
Cardi B, 33, shares three children-daughters Kulture and Blossom, and son Wave-with her estranged husband, Migos rapper Offset. She filed for divorce in July 2024 after years of publicized marital turbulence. In her Instagram post, she framed this moment as a fresh start: "This next chapter is Me vs. Me! It's me against all odds, me against everything meant to get in my way."
She added that her focus remains on "giving my babies the love and life they deserve," while preparing for an upcoming tour tied to Am I The Drama?, emphasizing physical and mental readiness to deliver "the performance of a lifetime."
Representation and next steps
Cardi B's representatives did not respond to the BBC's request for further details on Friday. A spokesperson for the rapper told People on Thursday that both mother and child are "healthy and happy." Diggs, who has a 9-year-old daughter from a prior relationship, has not shared additional public comments.
