CONFIRMED: Cardi B is Pregnant with Her First Child with Stefon Diggs – and Offset’s Surprise Appearance Left Fans Stunned About the Gender

The rumor mill has been nonstop since Cardi B revealed her pregnancy, but now it’s official: the Grammy-winning rapper is expecting her first child with boyfriend Stefon Diggs. In a twist worthy of her lyrics, estranged ex-husband Offset made a jaw-dropping surprise appearance at Cardi’s Am I The Drama? album release party on September 19, 2025, in New York City—sparking widespread speculation that he may have unintentionally (or intentionally) dropped a major hint about the baby’s gender. As the Bronx icon, 32, prepares to become a mother for the fourth time and her Little Miss Drama tour in February 2026, fans are scrutinizing every frame from the bash. Blue balloons? Offset’s cryptic toast? The internet is convinced it’s a boy, and the drama is only heating up.

Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, first broke the news on CBS Mornings with Gayle King on September 17, confirming weeks of whispers about her baby bump. “I’m having a baby with my boyfriend, Stefon Diggs,” she declared, her voice a mix of vulnerability and strength. The due date is set for early 2026, right before her arena tour launches, and Cardi framed it as fuel for her fire: “I feel very strong, I feel very powerful that I’m doing all this work, but I’m doing all this work while I’m creating a baby.” This will be baby number 4 for the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker, following daughters Kulture Kiari (7) and Blossom (1), and son Wave Set (3)—all with Offset (Kiari Kendrell Cephus), from whom she has been divorcing since August 2024 amid a saga of on-again, off-again turmoil, including infidelity scandals and a retracted 2020 filing.

Stefon Diggs, the 31-year-old New England Patriots wide receiver and four-time Pro Bowler, brings his own family story. Father to 8-year-old daughter Nova Skye from a previous relationship, Diggs has been steadily dating Cardi since late 2024, with their romance going public at a Knicks-Celtics playoff game in May 2025. “I was wary of falling in love again,” Cardi admitted to King, but Diggs’ approach—“Let me heal you. Give me a chance to heal you”—sealed the deal. Their support for each other shows: “Me and my man are very supportive of each other. We’re in the same space in our careers.” Diggs, fresh off a $104 million contract and aiming for another 1,000-yard season, remained silent at Patriots practice after the announcement, smiling off questions: “I don’t talk too much about my personal life.” But online? He was bolder, commenting under Cardi’s album promo post: “100% team boy,” and teasing Spanish-inspired names—a nod to Cardi’s Dominican roots. Fans loved it: “Stefon spilling the tea without spilling,” one X post joked.

The album release party at Manhattan’s Le Bain rooftop was the epicenter—a star-studded spectacle with A-listers like Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, and rumors of Nicki Minaj reconciliation in the air. Cardi stunned in a custom crimson Mugler gown hugging her bump, paired with sparkling accents and sky-high Louboutins. Menu highlights? Bite-sized “Drama Sliders” and mocktail “Bump Brews,” with a massive cake replica of her album cover. As DJ Khaled played “WAP” remixes, the energy peaked when Offset appeared unannounced around 11 p.m. The Migos rapper, 33, arrived alone in a black Escalade, dapper in a velvet Tom Ford suit, and went straight to Cardi amid gasps from the crowd. Eyewitnesses described a tense-but-civil exchange: hugs for the kids (who were there with nannies), a quick dap for Diggs, and Offset pulling Cardi aside for a 10-minute discussion near the DJ booth.

What stunned fans? The aftermath. Viral clips from attendees’ X Stories show Offset raising a flute of sparkling cider, saying: “To the little king in the making—keep that crown heavy!” over the bassline. Seconds later, blue confetti cannons fired, showering sapphire shards across the dance floor, while Cardi laughed, cradling her bump in a sheer panel of her dress. “Offset wildin’ but we good,” she later posted on her IG Story, alongside a boomerang of the confetti chaos. X exploded: #OffsetGenderReveal trended worldwide, with users splicing footage against Diggs’ “team boy” comment. “Blue confetti? ‘Little king’? Offset just confirmed it’s a boy without asking,” tweeted @ThatGrapeJuice, gaining 120K likes. Skeptics fired back: “Coincidence—the party theme was ‘Royal Drama,’ blues matching album art.” But the evidence adds up: Cardi’s August yacht video featured her in a cobalt bikini, and Beyoncé’s $50K nursery gift leaned heavily on blue tones.

Offset’s presence wasn’t completely out of left field—their co-parenting, though “not peaceful” according to Cardi, has thawed since her trial win in August 2025, when she famously threw a pen at a reporter asking about paternity (“Is it Offset’s or Diggs’?”). That clip is still viral, fueling debate: “Offset bragged about baby #4, but Cardi snapped—now Diggs wins.” Post-party, Offset went live on IG from his SUV, reflective: “We built a legacy, four strong. Proud of her, period. No cap.” No direct shade at Diggs, but the “little king” line added fuel to the fire. Sources close to the exes told People it was a goodwill gesture—Offset attended to support the kids’ mom, especially with Blossom’s first birthday approaching. Yet, a looming paternity suit from model Aileen Lopera (claiming Diggs fathered her April 2025 baby) casts a shadow, overlapping their early dating days. Diggs demands DNA; X comments: “From Hail Marys to baby mamas—Stefon’s season just got messier.”

Cardi’s family blending game is next-level. Her three with Offset integrate smoothly with Nova, Diggs’ daughter, appearing occasionally in starry-themed social posts. “They like him,” Cardi gushed. “He makes me feel safe—like I could take over the world.” Even her parents—whom she is “scared of”—learned the news after deals, per her CBS quip. The pregnancy coincided perfectly with Am I The Drama?, her first album since Invasion of Privacy in 2018. Singles like “Imaginary Playerz” unpack heartbreak and rebirth, mirroring her journey from courtroom chaos to nursery prep. “Y’all wanted to know? Now go buy my album so I can afford Pampers!” she teased on air, turning gossip into sales.

Diggs is meanwhile ready: His Patriots debut season sees him balancing elite stats with rose deliveries (he surprised Cardi with a truckload before the party). Their crossover? Pure pop culture gold—hip-hop hurricane meets football finesse, Bronx to Foxboro. Critics carp at optics—divorce limbo, baby daddy shuffle—but fans cheer the glow-up. “Cardi’s redefining Black excellence: multiplying love, not minus drama,” a Vibe piece noted. X echoed: “Offset’s toast = boy energy. Nova’s getting a brother—Diggs dynasty loading.”

As speculation swirls—boy or misdirect?—one vibe is unanimous: empowerment. Offset’s shock appearance, blue-tinted or not, humanized the headlines, reminding us celebrities co-parent under the spotlight. With Am I The Drama? projected to debut at No. 1 and tour tickets selling out, Cardi is scripting her sequel: fierce, fertile, unfiltered. The gender? Hold that thought for Instagram. For now, the buzz is blue-chip, and Bardi owns every hue.