Cardi B dropped some exciting news recently, confirming she’s expecting a baby with NFL star Stefon Diggs. The Grammy-winning rapper shared her joy on September 17, telling Gayle King on CBS Mornings that she’s "excited" and "happy" about this new chapter. She feels "very strong, very powerful" accomplishing so much while pregnant, adding, "I’m having a baby with my boyfriend."
This baby will be Stefon Diggs’ second child and Cardi B’s fourth. Diggs himself is a well-known wide receiver for the New England Patriots. Their relationship had been a hot topic among fans for a while before the big announcement.
Cardi B and Diggs were first spotted together in July 2024. This was right after Cardi had filed for divorce from Migos rapper Offset. They kept things quiet for nearly a year. Then, in June 2025, Cardi finally confirmed they were indeed a couple.
Fans began guessing about a possible pregnancy this past August. Cardi B’s court appearance for an assault trial sparked the rumors. She was facing charges from a 2020 incident involving security guard Emani Ellis. Thankfully, Cardi was cleared of all responsibility earlier this month in that case.
Stefon Diggs brings a strong athletic background to the family. He started his professional journey in 2015 when the Minnesota Vikings drafted him. Before that, he played college football for the University of Maryland. His career saw a big move in 2020 when he was traded to the Buffalo Bills, where he stayed until 2024. After a brief stop with the Houston Texans, Diggs ultimately signed a three-year contract with the New England Patriots.
Diggs’ Roots and Rise to Football Stardom
Stefon Diggs was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in November 1993. He grew up deeply involved in sports, excelling in both football and track and field as a sprinter. During his time at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, he proved himself a talented athlete. Eventually, he committed to play football for the University of Maryland.
While a standout player in college, Diggs chose to skip his senior year. Like many promising athletes, he decided to enter the NFL draft early, hoping to start his professional career sooner.
A Family Affair: Football and Fatherhood
Football truly runs in the Diggs family. Stefon is the oldest of three brothers, and all of them share a deep love for the sport. His brother, Trevon Diggs, is also a big name in the NFL, playing cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys. Their youngest brother, Darez Diggs, played college football at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Stefon took on a significant role in his brothers’ lives from a young age. Their father passed away in January 2008 due to congestive heart failure. After this loss, Stefon stepped up as a father figure for his younger siblings.
Beyond being a big brother, Stefon is already a proud dad. This new baby with Cardi B will be his second child. He has a daughter named Nova, who was born in October 2016 from a previous relationship.