On September 12, the popular rapper Cardi B announced the joyous news that she has welcomed another baby girl into her family. The 31-year-old “I Like It” hitmaker introduced her third child, who was born on Saturday, September 7, with a heartfelt Instagram post shared on Thursday, September 12. In the post, Cardi is seen beaming with pride, holding her newborn daughter while sitting in a hospital bed and wearing a bright, colorful robe.
The series of photos and videos shared on her Instagram account also featured her estranged husband, Offset, tenderly cradling their new baby. Cardi captioned the post, expressing her joy at becoming a mother once again.
This new addition brings the family to a total of five, as Cardi B and Offset, who is 32, are already parents to son Wave, 3, and daughter Kulture, 6. In one of the touching images from the hospital room, the proud parents are seen sitting with their two older children as they meet their new baby sister for the first time. Kulture is even pictured holding her newborn sister in her arms, while Cardi looks on lovingly at her two daughters.
Just a month earlier, in early August, Cardi B had revealed that she was expecting her third child. She took to Instagram to share the exciting news with her fans, posting a series of photos of herself wearing a stunning red dress that highlighted her growing baby bump. Alongside the photos, Cardi wrote a heartfelt message:
“With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you have brought me more love, more life, and most of all renewed my power!”
In her announcement, Cardi B reflected on how this pregnancy had reinvigorated her spirit and reminded her of her strength. “You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love, and my passion! I love you so much and cannot wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do!” she added. Her words resonated deeply with her followers, who have long admired her for balancing her successful career with motherhood.
However, this joyous news came amid a period of personal upheaval for the rapper. Just one day before revealing her pregnancy, Cardi B had filed for divorce from Offset after six years of marriage. A representative for Cardi confirmed the news to PEOPLE, clarifying that the decision was not related to cheating rumors but rather was “a long time coming.”
In late August, Cardi shared a startling revelation with her fans during an X Spaces chat, describing a “freak accident” she had recently experienced. The incident, which she did not detail fully, left her temporarily “paralyzed” and almost led to a pregnancy loss. “I had a f—king freak accident. I don’t know how something — well, it wasn’t little, it actually hurt,” Cardi recounted. “It doesn’t really happen often, but it became so big to the point I was literally paralyzed,” she continued, adding that the incident “almost cost me my little one to come.”
Fortunately, Cardi B’s baby was unharmed. She recounted, “Yesterday I was feeling good. I came home, but I came home high as a kite.” Always candid, Cardi continued to share updates on her condition, telling her fans,
“Today, I woke up sober, honey. I’m dying. If I don’t feel good in four hours, I’m going to the hospital, and I don’t give a f—.”
With her trademark humor, she concluded by joking, “I’mma exaggerate this s— so I can get more morphine. Morphine me down! I don’t give a damn.”
Despite the challenges she faced during her pregnancy, Cardi B has continued to demonstrate resilience and strength. Now, as a proud mother of three, she is embracing this new chapter with joy and optimism. As she navigates the joys of a new baby and the complexities of her personal life, her fans remain eager to support her every step of the way. With her characteristic candor and spirit, Cardi B is sure to continue capturing hearts as she embarks on this new adventure in motherhood.
