For months, Cardi B moved through red carpets, fashion weeks and courtrooms, all while keeping one of her biggest secrets. On Thursday, the rapper confirmed she is expecting her first child with NFL star Stefon Diggs. The news, shared on CBS Mornings, came as a surprise even to devoted fans who had spent weeks speculating.
“I’m not hiding. On my own terms,” she said in the interview. “You don’t really want to say right away that you’re pregnant. Let me see some sonograms, let my baby be healthy.”
The 32-year-old artist, already a mother of three, is now preparing to welcome her fourth child. Her announcement drew attention not only because of its timing, but also because of the way she managed to conceal the pregnancy while promoting her latest album, Am I the Drama?
Cardi B appeared at major events this month, from Billboard’s New York showcase to New York Fashion Week. She chose her clothes carefully. At one event she wore a sweeping black gown. At another, a polka dot suit distracted the eye. Oversized coats became her armour against speculation, even in warm weather. For a subway shoot, she dressed down in an oversized hoodie and sweatpants, blending into the crowd.
Each appearance sparked rumours, but nothing was ever confirmed. Her decision to delay the announcement until she felt ready reflects a growing trend among public figures who seek to reclaim control over deeply personal news.
By holding the story back, Cardi B ensured that the announcement belonged to her alone. For fans, it was another reminder that while she lives much of her life in public, some moments remain on her terms.
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