Pregnant Cardi B put on a brave face as she stepped out amid her ongoing divorce with Offset.
Just a day after filing to end her six-year marriage, the 31-year-old rapper, who is expecting her third child with her ex-husband, appeared in high spirits as she indulged in some retail therapy in New York’s Diamond District.
For her laid-back outing, the Grammy winner showed off her baby bump in a tiny blue Dior sports bra and ripped jeans.
She completed her laid-back, relaxed ensemble with a printed scarf, bracelets and a red leather bag, which she carried on her right shoulder.
Her glamorous makeup look consisted of a pair of dramatic false eyelashes, nude lip gloss, a high-coverage foundation, and bronzer for a sun-kissed glow.
Pregnant Cardi B put on a brave face as she stepped out amid her ongoing divorce with Offset
The singer confirmed her pregnancy on Instagram on Thursday, hours after news broke that she had filed for divorce amid rumors that Offset cheated on her.
In her announcement, she showed off her baby bump in a plunging red dress as she posed on a balcony at night.
Cardi, who notably did not mention or tag her ex-husband Offset in the post, wrote in the caption, “With every ending comes a new beginning! I’m so grateful to have shared this season with you, you’ve brought me more love, more life, and most of all, you’ve renewed my power!”
‘You’ve reminded me that I can have it all! You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love, and my passion! I love you so much and I can’t wait for you to witness what you’ve helped me accomplish, what you’ve pushed me to do! It’s so much easier to just accept life’s twists and turns and let the challenges go, but you, your brother, and your sister have shown me why it’s worth keeping going.
Cardi already has a daughter, Kulture, five, and a son, Wave, two, with Offset.
A source said Page six The rumors of infidelity were not what prompted the divorce filing.
“They’ve grown apart. That’s what drove her to this decision more than anything else,” a source told Page Six. “This is something she wants to do.”
The reports come just a day after Offset denied cheating.
Just a day after filing to end her six-year marriage, the 31-year-old rapper, who is expecting her third child with her ex-husband, appeared in high spirits as she indulged in some retail therapy in New York’s Diamond District.
For her laid-back outing, the Grammy winner put her baby bump on full display in a tiny blue Dior sports bra and ripped jeans.
On Thursday, Offset denied cheating after the Instagram account Ig Model Tea Room posted a video of him sitting next to a woman named PrettyRedz at a casino, who they claimed was his ex-girlfriend.
“Shawty ain’t my shawty,” the 32-year-old Style Rare rapper, who has 37.5 million followers on social media, responded via Instagram Live.
“People really need to investigate… I’m in a public place gambling at a casino with a married woman who is 8 months pregnant. (What the f***!) I look like I’m out there cheating in public (shaking head!),” he said during an Instagram Live.
Offset’s (née Kiari Kendrell Cephus) vehement denial of the cheating rumors ended up confusing people into thinking he was referring to his wife being pregnant, which his rep quickly denied. TMZ On Wednesday.
On Thursday, the singer confirmed her pregnancy on Instagram.
In her announcement, she showed off her baby bump in a plunging red dress as she posed on a balcony at night.
PrettyRedz is actually seven months pregnant with her late husband Kyng Rocky’s child, who tragically passed away on June 18.
She also denied the cheating rumors, commenting in a post about the matter for The Neighborhood Talk: ‘SMH that man was not with me, I was already there with my husband, sister and brother and I’m 7 months pregnant… they really need to stop this type of behavior.’
She also wrote on Instagram Stories on Tuesday: “It’s crazy that I have to do this! Please! If not for me, respect my late husband! I’m starting to cry! A night out with my family is definitely not a click-able opportunity!”
‘I’m carrying the last gift my husband will give to this Earth! All I want is peace! If (you’re) looking for a story, there’s nothing to see here! Please respect all the families involved. Everyone makes up stuff without caring about the impact! Please stop. I’m pregnant too! You guys are sick (as fuck) out here (shaking head).’
Cardi and Offset reportedly split again last November, but put on a strong united front at Disneyland Paris with their kids on July 9.
While gracing the cover of June issue of Rolling Stone magazineShe talked about their relationship and what attracted her to him.
Offset was recently accused of being unfaithful during his marriage to Cardi; seen in 2019
“When I met Offset, he was super rich and I had just gotten my first $200,000 in the bank,” she recalls. “He never made me feel like I was small to him. In fact, he was always like, ‘Fucking superstar, look.'”
His support was a breath of fresh air, compared to her previous partner, who she said made her feel too loud, broke and thin.
“Once I let go of him and stopped caring about what he (thought) about me, I started making videos on Instagram. That’s how I became famous,” the WAP singer recalled.
Speaking about the challenges of her marriage, the artist admitted that they both had their own flaws.
She is seeking primary custody of their children, Kulture, 5, and a son, Wave, 2 (expected in 2023).
“We have our own bad things,” she said. “We’re from two different worlds. Sometimes I can’t be… it’s not that I can’t be a wife. It’s like my career is taking my life. You know what I say? My career comes first, then my kids come second. And then sometimes I don’t realize that I’m putting so many things ahead of my relationship.”
Still, the performer says she doesn’t “want to grow up.”
“I remember last year when we were going through a rough time. And I was like, ‘Get your album out. You’re stressing yourself out too much. When was the last time we went on vacation? ‘ And I was like, ‘I don’t have time to go on vacation because this comes first. ‘ This comes first and then my kids come second. Then there’s all the little things that I have to take care of. Sometimes I feel like I probably put my relationship last,” Cardi said.
When asked if she had made a decision about her relationship, the Grammy winner explained that she and Offset are “best friends.”
“We think about it, because we love each other. It’s not even about love. We’re best friends. And it’s like, ‘Okay. Well, there was a time when I didn’t have a best friend, or I didn’t have a support system.’ It’s not even about, ‘How do you break up with a partner?’ How do you stop talking to your best friend?'” she explained.
Offset and Cardi (née Belcalis Almánzar) previously split from December 5, 2018, to January 31, 2019, amid cheating allegations.
The three-time Grammy nominee and Grammy winner had their first date at the 2017 Super Bowl and have been married for over six years; seen in 2023
Offset and Cardi (née Belcalis Almánzar) previously split from December 5, 2018, to January 31, 2019, amid cheating allegations.
The three-time Grammy nominee and Grammy winner had their first date at the 2017 Super Bowl and have been married for over six years.
The Georgia-born ex-con fathered 14-year-old son Jordan Cephus with the mother of his number one baby, Oriel Jamie.
Offset also fathered a nine-year-old son, Kody Cephus, with his second mother, Justine Watson, and a nine-year-old daughter, Kalea Marie Cephus, with his third mother, Shya L’amour.
The Migos alum, who garners 31.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, is set to headline the second day of China’s Hype Fest music festival, taking place on Aug. 11 at Hangzhou Steelworks Park.
Offset originally began his career at age 11 in 2002 as a backup dancer for Whitney Houston’s music video for her single Whatchulookinat.
Meanwhile, the half-Dominican, half-Trinidadian star has yet to release the second follow-up album to his 2018 debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy.
