Cardi B broke down in tears during a candid interview on October 6, 2025, confessing her envy for Rihanna’s seemingly idyllic family life with A$AP Rocky, who openly dotes on their children amid her own pregnancy rejection by estranged husband Offset. The 32-year-old rapper, expecting her fourth child with NFL star Stefon Diggs, revealed the emotional toll of her tumultuous divorce, past betrayals, and the isolation of motherhood in the spotlight.

Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known professionally as Cardi B, rose from a Bronx strip club dancer to global rap sensation with her 2017 debut album Invasion of Privacy, which won a Grammy for Best Rap Album and spawned hits like “Bodak Yellow.” Her personal life, however, has been a rollercoaster. She secretly married rapper Offset (Kiari Kendrell Cephus) in 2017, sharing three children: daughter Kulture Kiari, 7, son Wave Set, 3, and daughter Blossom, born in September 2024. The couple’s relationship, marked by infidelity scandals—Offset publicly cheated in 2017 and filed for divorce in 2020, which Cardi initially contested—has been public fodder.

Cardi’s latest emotional outburst came amid ongoing divorce proceedings, which she filed for the second time in late 2024. In the interview, she tearfully admitted, “Sometimes I envy Rihanna. Her husband openly loves her and takes care of the children,” highlighting the contrast with Offset’s alleged emotional unavailability. Rihanna, 37, and A$AP Rocky (Rakim Athelaston Mayers) represent stability in Cardi’s eyes; the couple, together since 2020, welcomed sons RZA in 2022 and Riot Rose in 2023, and announced their third child at the 2025 Met Gala. Rocky, acquitted of assault charges in February 2025 with Rihanna’s steadfast support, has been described as “hands-on” with their kids, changing diapers and handling bedtime routines during her pregnancies.

For Cardi, pregnancy has been intertwined with rejection. During her third pregnancy with Blossom, Offset’s suspected cheating and “perpetual lying” caused severe stress, leading to her inability to eat and the baby’s low birth weight of five pounds. “I was crying every day,” she shared, describing how the betrayal “messed with my head” and nearly drove her “crazy.” She attempted reconciliation for the child’s sake, accepting her own flaws, but felt Offset exploited her accountability, ultimately “killing everything.”

Now, Cardi’s fourth pregnancy with Diggs, announced September 17, 2025, on CBS Mornings, brings new hope but echoes old pains. The couple, linked since late 2024, went public in 2025; Diggs promised to “heal” her, a vow Cardi credits for her renewed strength. Yet, the announcement drew backlash, with critics accusing her of creating a “broken home” for her children, invoking racist stereotypes about single mothers in Black families. Cardi, still legally tied to Offset amid his demands for spousal support, slammed the negativity, emphasizing her support system including extended family.

Pregnancy rumors plagued Cardi pre-announcement, fueled by her cautious movements outside a September 2, 2025, courtroom during an assault trial. She hurled a pen at a reporter probing paternity—whether Offset or Diggs—exclaiming, “Don’t disrespect me.” Offset, who shares parenting duties unevenly (seeing Blossom only five times), commented on TikTok rumors in August, frustrated by the speculation. Cardi delayed her reveal to secure business deals and confirm the pregnancy’s health, joking she hadn’t told her parents out of fear.

Rihanna’s family, by contrast, exudes harmony. Rocky, 36, has been “attentive and nurturing,” especially post his trial where Rihanna’s courtroom tears symbolized unwavering support. They hope for a girl with their third child, close in age to foster bonding. Rihanna’s pregnancies—first revealed in 2022, second at the 2023 Super Bowl—have been celebrated, with Rocky raving about his “lil ladies.” Their bond, tested by Rocky’s legal woes, deepened, with sources noting they feel “blessed.”

Cardi’s envy stems from this stability amid her chaos. Post-divorce, she accused Offset of “holding her hostage” financially, while Diggs’ past paternity issues with a model add complications. Despite backlash labeling her “irresponsible,” Cardi insists she’s “in a good space,” powering through rehearsals for her Little Miss Drama Tour in February 2026. Her album Am I The Drama? reflects this journey, channeling heartbreak into art.

Experts note the double standards in celebrity scrutiny, particularly for women of color navigating motherhood and fame. Cardi’s story highlights resilience; from welfare roots to $80 million net worth, she’s built an empire with Fenty collaborations and sold-out tours. Yet, the tears reveal vulnerability—envy for a partner’s open love, regret over rejection’s impact on her pregnancies.

As Cardi prepares for baby No. 4, co-parenting with Offset remains tense; he visits sporadically, but she ensures access for their kids. Diggs, supportive and ambitious, aligns with her drive to be “the greatest.” Her breakdown serves as a raw reminder of fame’s human cost, where public joy masks private pain, and envy for another’s stability underscores her quest for healing.