Cardi B, the chart-topping rapper known for hits like “I Like It,” has welcomed her third child. The 31-year-old artist announced the birth of her baby on Thursday, September 12, through a series of Instagram photos showcasing her joy and new addition to the family. The post revealed that Cardi gave birth on September 7.
The Instagram carousel features Cardi B smiling in a hospital bed, holding her newborn daughter, dressed in a vibrant, colorful robe. Other images and videos from the post show Cardi’s estranged husband, Offset, holding the baby. Offset, with whom Cardi shares two other children, was seen tenderly cradling their new daughter. Cardi captioned the post with, “The prettiest lil thing 🌸🌸 9/7/24 💖💖💖,” expressing her delight at the new arrival.
Cardi B and Offset, who have been married since 2017, are also parents to a three-year-old son, Wave, and a six-year-old daughter, Kulture. The photos from the hospital show the family of five together, with Kulture holding her new baby sister, while Cardi looks on with affection. The images capture the family’s first moments together as they welcome the newest member.
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In early August, Cardi B confirmed her pregnancy news with a heartfelt Instagram post. The announcement came amid her ongoing divorce proceedings with Offset, which she initiated in July. The post featured Cardi in a striking red dress, showing off her baby bump, and expressed her gratitude for the new chapter in her life. “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!” Cardi wrote. “Reminded me that I can have it all! 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!”
The timing of Cardi’s pregnancy announcement and subsequent divorce filing generated considerable public interest. A representative for Cardi B confirmed the divorce, stating it was not related to cheating rumors but rather had been a long time coming.
Cardi B’s pregnancy journey was not without complications. Later in August, she shared details about a “freak accident” that had left her briefly “paralyzed” and nearly resulted in a pregnancy loss. In an X Spaces chat, Cardi described the incident, saying, “I had a f–king freak accident. I don’t know how something — well, it wasn’t little, it actually hurt.” She continued, “It doesn’t really happen often, but it become [sic] so big to the point I was literally paralyzed. And that little thing almost cost me my little one to come.”
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Fortunately, Cardi’s condition improved, and she reported feeling better in the days following the accident. Despite her earlier distress, she humorously shared her determination to manage her pain, saying, “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—.” Cardi added with a laugh, “I’mma exaggerate this s— so I can get more morphine. Morphine me down! I don’t give a damn.”
Cardi B’s third child’s arrival adds to the family’s growing brood, reflecting a significant personal milestone for the rapper. As she navigates both her evolving family dynamics and career, Cardi B remains a central figure in pop culture, continually capturing public attention.
