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In a whirlwind of glitz, gridiron glory, and gleeful announcements, NFL superstar Stefon Diggs has stepped into the spotlight not as a wide receiver for the New England Patriots, but as a soon-to-be father. The news broke like a perfectly executed end-zone pass yesterday when Cardi B, the Bronx-born rap sensation, dropped her bombshell on *CBS Mornings*: she’s expecting her fourth child—and it’s Diggs’ first. But the real touchdown moment? Diggs’ unfiltered reaction that had the world in stitches, shouting four simple words that encapsulated the chaos and charm of their blended celebrity family.
Picture this: Gayle King, poised and professional in the *CBS* studio, gently probes Cardi about the rumors that had been swirling since her Met Gala appearance back in May, where fans clocked a subtle glow (and perhaps a strategically draped gown) on the rapper. Cardi, ever the queen of unapologetic candor, doesn’t miss a beat. “Yes, I am [pregnant],” she confirms with a radiant smile, her hand instinctively cradling her baby bump. “I’m having a baby with my boyfriend, Stefon Diggs.” The studio erupts in applause, but the cameras cut to a pre-taped clip from their sun-soaked LA home, where Diggs—fresh off a Patriots practice, still in his sweats—gets the green light to join the reveal.

What happens next is pure gold. As Cardi beams into the camera, Diggs bursts into frame, scooping her up in a bear hug that nearly topples a vase of fresh roses (likely the same varietal he’s been sending her since their boat-date Instagram debut in June). His face, usually a mask of cool intensity on the field, cracks into a grin so wide it could light up Gillette Stadium. “Oh man, we’re doing this!” he exclaims, before pausing dramatically, eyes twinkling with mischief. Then, in a booming voice that echoes off the walls, he yells: “Diapers for days!” The four words land like a comedic Hail Mary—Cardi doubles over laughing, Gayle King chuckles from the anchor desk, and even the crew behind the scenes can be heard snickering. It’s the kind of dad-joke vulnerability that humanizes a 6’4″ Pro Bowler who’s racked up over 1,000 receiving yards in back-to-back seasons.
For Diggs, 31, this marks a seismic shift from playbook precision to parenthood pandemonium. The Buffalo Bills alum, traded to New England in a blockbuster deal last offseason, has long been the league’s enigmatic route-runner—flashy footwork, laser-focused catches, and a wardrobe that rivals any A-lister. Off the field, he’s kept his personal life under wraps, save for co-parenting his 9-year-old daughter, Nova, from a previous relationship. Nova, a budding soccer star herself, was spotted in the background of the *CBS* clip, shyly waving at the camera while clutching a stuffed Patriot mascot. Sources close to the couple say Diggs has already been practicing his “dad mode,” turning their home gym into a makeshift nursery brainstorming session. “Stefon’s over the moon,” one insider whispers. “He’s talking about family fantasy football leagues and baby onesies with his jersey number. It’s adorable—and a little terrifying for the Patriots’ PR team.”
Cardi B, 32, whose real name is Belcalis Almanzar, is no stranger to the baby bump spotlight. This will be her fourth child, following daughters Kulture, 7, and Blossom, 1, and son Wave, 3—all shared with ex-husband Offset, from whom she finalized her divorce in early 2024 amid a tabloid tornado of infidelity rumors and reconciliation teases. The split was messy, marked by diss tracks and courtroom drama, but Cardi emerged fiercer, channeling the heartbreak into her sophomore album, *Am I the Drama?*, dropping today (Sept. 19). The pregnancy reveal, timed just hours before the release, feels like poetic payback. “I waited to announce because I wanted to close some deals first,” Cardi admits in the interview, her signature Bronx accent laced with defiance. “Getting pregnant during the album rollout has been very hard, but Stefon and I? We’re ready for this chapter.”

Their romance, a tabloid fever dream since spring, reads like a script from a rom-com scripted by Shonda Rhimes. Sparks flew post-Cardi’s divorce filing in July 2024, when the pair were spotted courtside at a Knicks-Celtics playoff game in May 2025, Cardi’s head on Diggs’ shoulder amid the roar of Madison Square Garden. By June, she hard-launched on Instagram: a steamy boat pic of the duo, her grinding against him in a video that broke the internet (and probably a few furniture pieces). They kept it low-key at the Met Gala—separate red carpets, but joint afterparty whispers—but by summer’s end, the chemistry was undeniable. “He makes me feel safe, very confident, very strong,” Cardi gushes to King. “Like I could take over the world.” Diggs, in turn, echoes the sentiment in the clip: “Let me heal you. Give me a chance to heal you.” It’s a far cry from the toxicity of her past, and fans are eating it up—#CardiStefon trended worldwide within minutes of the announcement, amassing over 2 million posts on X by midday.
The laughter from Diggs’ quip wasn’t just comic relief; it was a release valve for a story laced with high stakes. Cardi hasn’t even told her parents yet—”They like him, they do like him,” she assures with a wink—adding a layer of real-life relatability to the glamour. And amid the joy, there’s ambition: Both powerhouses in their arenas, Cardi plotting a February tour around her due date, Diggs eyeing another playoff run. “We’re both determined to be the greatest,” she says. Their shared drive? It’s the glue, insiders say, turning a whirlwind fling into family foundations.
Social media exploded with reactions. Fellow rappers like Nicki Minaj (despite their beef) dropped a rare heart-emoji comment on Cardi’s post, while NFL stars—Patrick Mahomes tweeted, “Congrats, brother! Uncle Pat’s got the onesies covered”—rallied around Diggs. Fans, though, are divided: Thrilled memes of Diggs in a diaper-changing apron clash with skeptics dredging up his own past relationship drama. One X user quipped, “From routes to root canals—Stefon’s glow-up is complete.” Another: “Cardi collecting athletes like Pokémon. What’s next, a goalie?”
As the dust settles on this baby bombshell, one thing’s clear: Stefon Diggs isn’t just catching passes anymore—he’s catching feelings, fatherhood, and a front-row seat to Cardi’s empire. With *Am I the Drama?* poised to debut at No. 1 (pre-sales spiked 300% post-reveal), and Diggs leading the Pats’ receiving corps, their little one arrives in a dynasty of dominance. “Now y’all can buy my album so I can buy Pampers and diapers,” Cardi jokes at the interview’s close. Diggs, chiming in off-camera: “And footballs. Lots of footballs.” Laughter ensues again. In a world of scripted celeb sagas, this one’s refreshingly raw—proving that even superstars start with spit-up and giggles.