Weeks after their split, Cardi B-Offset welcome Baby No. 3
Congratulations are in order as American rapper Cardi B has announced the birth of her third child with estranged husband Offset. The WAP hitmaker shared the news on Instagram on Thursday (September 12), revealing that the baby was born on Saturday (September 7). This baby announcement comes just a few weeks after the 31-year-old rapper and singer filed for divorce from 31-year-old Offset in July.
Cardi B shared first photos of her newborn
Cardi B shared the first photos of her newborn on social media. In the post, she can be seen cradling the baby in a hospital bed, dressed in a vibrant robe. The caption reads, "The prettiest lil thing September 7, 2024." Additional photos and videos show Offset holding the baby, as well as their other two children, Kulture and Wave, meeting their new sibling.
Cardi B announced pregnancy in August
Cardi B first announced her pregnancy in early August through an Instagram post. She shared a series of photos showcasing her baby bump, along with a heartfelt caption expressing 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!" she wrote.
Cardi B's pregnancy announcement followed divorce filing
Cardi B's pregnancy announcement came just a day after she filed for divorce from Offset, following six years of marriage. A representative for the rapper clarified to PEOPLE that the decision was not based on infidelity rumors, but had been a long time coming. Despite their separation, the couple has remained committed to co-parenting their children. Notably, they welcomed their daughter Kulture in 2018 and their son Wave in 2021.
Cardi B experienced pregnancy complications
In a recent X Spaces chat, Cardi B opened up about a "freak accident" that left her temporarily "paralyzed" and nearly caused a miscarriage. She did not provide specific details about the incident but shared that it was a significant event that almost cost her the life of her unborn child. Despite the challenges, the rapper remained resilient and continued to update her fans about her condition.
