Stefon Diggs and Cardi B Expecting First Child Together: NFL Star Shares Subtle Excitement Amid Rapper’s Joyful Reveal
In a heartwarming blend of sports and music worlds, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs and Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B are gearing up for parenthood, with the couple announcing they are expecting their first child together. The news, dropped by Cardi during a candid “CBS Mornings” interview on September 17, 2025, has sparked widespread celebration, though Diggs has kept his response low-key yet supportive. This marks Cardi’s fourth child overall—following three with ex-husband Offset—but Diggs’ first, adding a new chapter to their high-profile romance that began heating up earlier this year.
Cardi B, born Belcalis Almánzar, lit up the screen opposite anchor Gayle King, confirming the pregnancy with unfiltered enthusiasm. “I’m having a baby with my boyfriend, Stefon Diggs,” she revealed, laughing off the surprise conception: “Everybody was telling me, ‘I should have fun.’ And we had a little bit of too much fun and now I’m here!” The 32-year-old rapper, who shares daughter Kulture (7), son Wave (4), and youngest Blossom (1) with Offset amid their ongoing divorce, described feeling “excited” and “happy” about the arrival, due before her arena tour “Little Miss Drama” launches in February 2026. She gushed about Diggs’ role in her life, saying he makes her feel “safe and very confident and very strong,” crediting his support during album rollout stresses and even a recent panic attack. Cardi timed the announcement strategically—”on my own terms,” after closing business deals—joking that fans now owe her album support to stock up on diapers.
Diggs, 31, who joined the Patriots this offseason after stints with the Bills and Vikings, has an 8-year-old daughter, Nova, from a previous relationship, making this his second child overall. When pressed about the news during Patriots practice on September 17, the four-time Pro Bowler sidestepped details with a smile: “Oh, my personal life? I told you, I don’t talk too much about it. I heard about it.” Yet, his excitement shines through subtly—fans spotted him reposting Cardi’s album announcement trailer on his Instagram story in June 2025 with heart emojis, and more recently praising her as a “hardworking woman” via her post. The couple, first linked publicly in February 2025 after courtside sightings at Knicks games, has kept much of their relationship private, but Cardi noted Diggs’ healing presence: “Let me heal you. Give me a chance for me to heal you.”
The announcement arrives amid Cardi’s professional highs—her second album “Am I the Drama?” drops September 19—and Diggs’ solid start to the NFL season (10 receptions, 89 yards in two games). Social media buzzed with congratulations, though some speculated on timelines given Cardi’s divorce drama, which she shut down firmly in court earlier this month. Cardi hasn’t yet told her parents—”I’m scared of them,” she quipped—but affirmed her kids like Diggs, emphasizing their shared career ambitions.
This unexpected joy underscores a fresh start for both: Cardi navigating motherhood and music superstardom, Diggs balancing gridiron glory with family expansion. As the due date approaches, expect more glimpses into their blended world—proving love, like a championship drive, can come when you least expect it.