Cardi B dropped a bombshell in a candid new interview, revealing that her fourth child on the way will mark the end of her baby era due to serious health concerns from prior pregnancies, a decision her boyfriend Stefon Diggs is standing firmly behind as she navigates this high-stakes chapter.

The 33-year-old Grammy winner, born Belcalis Almanzar, first shared her pregnancy news on September 17, 2025, during a pre-taped CBS Mornings sit-down with Gayle King, confirming she’s expecting her first child with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, the 31-year-old New England Patriots wide receiver. This little one, due before her “Little Miss Drama” arena tour kicks off in February 2026, will join big siblings Kulture Kiari (7), Wave Set (3), and her newest addition from earlier this year, making four under her roof. But in a follow-up chat with Rolling Stone published October 13 – just days ago – Cardi opened up about the physical and emotional toll, declaring this pregnancy her last after doctors urged her to prioritize her well-being. “I love my kids more than anything, but each pregnancy has taken such a huge toll on my body,” she shared, her voice cracking as she recalled complications like severe fatigue and recovery hurdles post-births. “The doctors have been straight with me: No more after this one. It’s not worth the risk.”

Cardi’s journey to motherhood has been a whirlwind of triumphs and trials. She and ex-husband Offset welcomed Kulture in 2018 amid their whirlwind romance, followed by Wave in 2021 – a surprise during a brief split that ultimately strengthened their co-parenting bond. But the road got rockier: Her third child arrived in early 2025, just months after filing for divorce from Offset in July 2024, a move she later paused to focus on family healing. That pregnancy, she admitted in the Rolling Stone piece, hit hardest – with gestational issues that left her bedridden for weeks and sparked fears for her long-term fertility. “I was creating life, but it felt like it was draining mine,” Cardi reflected. “Pushing through for the album and tours? That’s me. But this? Doctors said enough.” To safeguard her future, she’s opting for long-term contraception post-delivery, a proactive step she’s framing as empowerment: “I’m owning my body now – no more surprises.”

Enter Stefon Diggs, the steady force in Cardi’s orbit since late 2024. The couple, who went public in June 2025 with hand-holding snaps from a Paris dinner, share an ambition-fueled spark – both self-proclaimed “greatest in their game” types, as Cardi put it on CBS. Diggs, dad to 8-year-old daughter Nova from a prior relationship, has been vocal about his role as her rock. In the same Rolling Stone interview, he chimed in via text: “Cardi’s health will always come first for me – end of story. We’re building this family smart, not just big.” Sources tell People that Diggs has stepped up practically too, attending every check-up and stocking their Bronx pad with nutrient-packed meals tailored to her cravings (think spicy plantains meets protein shakes). “He’s the calm to her storm,” a pal shared. “Seeing her vulnerable like this? It bonds them deeper.”

The announcement has struck a chord with fans, who flooded social media with an outpouring of support. On X, #CardiStrong trended within hours of the interview drop, racking up over 1.2 million mentions by Monday night. “Queen Cardi putting health over everything? That’s the blueprint,” one user posted, echoing thousands of replies praising her candor. TikTok erupted with reaction vids – moms sharing their own pregnancy scars, set to Cardi’s “Be Careful” – while Reddit’s r/CardiB subreddit hit 50,000 new comments, many wishing her a “safe, smooth ride” for baby four. Even celebs weighed in: Nicki Minaj dropped a rare olive branch with a heart emoji under Cardi’s IG teaser, and Megan Thee Stallion posted, “Ride for you always, sis – rest up and boss up.”

Cardi’s openness aligns with her unfiltered ethos, one that’s turned personal pitfalls into platinum anthems. From her strip-club origins to Invasion of Privacy‘s diamond-certified highs, she’s never shied from the mess – be it Offset’s 2023 cheating scandal or her own 2025 civil trial dust-up over a parking spat. That August courtroom saga, where she testified while visibly pregnant, went viral for her quips like “I’m here creating life and dodging drama – typical Tuesday.” Now, channeling that energy into motherhood’s next phase, she’s teasing how baby four inspired tracks on her delayed sophomore album: “This one’s got beats about boundaries – mine included.”

Yet the news isn’t without ripples. Just days after her pregnancy reveal, Diggs faced paternity whispers from a December 2024 lawsuit by model Lord Gisselle (real name Aileen Lopera), claiming he fathered her 5-month-old daughter Charliee Harper Diggs-Lopera. Cardi addressed it head-on in a September 22 Instagram Live, channeling Shirley Brown’s “Woman to Woman” with a shady-but-classy nod: “We handle our business privately – no need for the noise.” Diggs’ team dismissed the claims as “baseless,” and insiders say the couple’s “very excited” about their shared bundle, viewing it as a fresh start amid the static.

For Cardi, this cap on family feels like a pivot point. At 33, she’s juggling tour prep – straight rehearsals even now, per her CBS chat – with co-parenting across two households and building her empire (Fenty collabs, anyone?). Diggs, fresh off a 1,000-yard season with the Pats, mirrors her grind: “We push each other to be better,” she said. Their bond, sparked at a 2024 Knicks game and fanned by Valentine’s 2025 PDA, blends Bronx fire with NFL poise – think courtside dates at MSG and low-key brunches dodging paps.

As October 14 dawns, Cardi’s already mapping post-baby life: More beauty drops, maybe a Vegas residency, and therapy sessions on “letting go of the hustle.” Fans, ever loyal, are rallying with virtual baby showers and playlist tributes. “You’ve given us hits and heart – now give yourself grace,” one viral tweet read. In hip-hop’s high-wire act, Cardi’s choosing the net: Health first, family fierce. Baby four may be the finale, but her story? Just hitting its power chorus.