In a heartwarming twist amid her whirlwind life of hits and headlines, Cardi B has ushered in a new era of joy, quietly welcoming her fourth child—a bouncing baby boy—with boyfriend Stefon Diggs. The 33-year-old rap sensation, fresh off dropping her long-awaited sophomore album Invasion of Privacy 2, shared the news subtly on Instagram late November 13, 2025, posting a black-and-white snapshot of tiny toes peeking from a plush blanket, captioned simply: “Starting over is the new glow up. Welcome, Wave Jr. 💙.” Fans flooded the comments with blue hearts and congrats, turning the post into a viral celebration that racked up 10 million likes overnight.
This little arrival marks Cardi’s first bundle with Diggs, the 31-year-old Buffalo Bills wide receiver who’s been lighting up gridirons and her life since they sparked rumors last fall. Sources close to the couple reveal the birth unfolded smoothly at a private New York hospital earlier that week, with Cardi opting for a low-key delivery surrounded by her inner circle—no paparazzi frenzy, just family vibes. “It was intimate and empowering,” an insider dished to People. “Cardi’s a pro mom now—she handled it like a boss, cracking jokes between contractions.” The newborn, reportedly weighing in at 7 pounds, 2 ounces, joins big siblings Kulture (7) and Wave (3) from her previous marriage to Offset, plus step-sister Kali (Cardi’s daughter from an earlier relationship). No word yet on a full name, but insiders tease “Wave Jr.” as a nod to big bro’s moniker, with middle names honoring their blended worlds: music and touchdowns.
For Diggs, the moment was pure magic—and moisture. Sources close to the family revealed that the NFL star was deeply moved upon seeing his son for the first time, reportedly overwhelmed with emotion and even shedding tears of joy. “Stefon’s always been the cool, collected athlete,” a pal shared with E! News, “but holding that little guy? He melted. Sobbing happy tears, whispering ‘You’re my champ already.’ It was the softest we’ve ever seen him.” Diggs, sidelined briefly from Bills practice for the birth, marked the occasion with a cryptic X post: a blue football emoji and “Blessed beyond measure. #DadLife.” The couple, who’ve kept their romance refreshingly private amid Cardi’s high-octane career, first went public at the 2024 VMAs with a courtside smooch that set tongues wagging.
Social media’s ablaze with adoration. “Cardi as a BOY MOM? Iconic overload! 👶🏽💙” gushed Lizzo, while Megan Thee Stallion dropped fire emojis and “Auntie Meg reporting for diaper duty!” Offset, ever the co-parent, chimed in supportively: “Congrats to y’all. Family first always.” Bills fans, blending gridiron grit with girlboss glam, flooded forums: “Diggs with a mini-me? Bills Mafia just got cuter.”
This bundle caps a redemptive year for Cardi, post her messy 2024 split from Offset and a career resurgence with collabs alongside Travis Scott and GloRilla. “Motherhood’s my superpower,” she told Vogue in September. For Diggs, fresh off a 1,200-yard season, fatherhood’s the ultimate Hail Mary. As the fam hunkers down in their Atlanta mansion—stocked with custom Bills jerseys size 0-3—the world’s toasting this tiny touchdown. In a celeb scene starved for sincerity, Cardi and Stefon’s love story scores big: real, raw, and radiating. Here’s to Wave Jr.—may your first words be “WAP” or “Who Dey?” Whichever, you’re already a star.