Cardi B, the Grammy-winning rapper, is not letting pregnancy slow her down or tolerating any foolishness from social media critics. On Wednesday (Aug. 21), she fired back at a comment that accused her of bleaching her skin, revealing that she is pregnant with her third child and suffering from anemia.
In response to a photo of Cardi B alongside her best friend Star Brim, a social media user questioned, “Bleaching while pregnant?” Cardi B promptly shut down the rumor, explaining her current condition:
“Why must y’all be so dumb? Actually, no! I’m pregnant, I’m slightly anemic, this baby is sucking all the energy off my body to the point that I’m pale. My eyes are sunken, my veins are green as fk, and I can’t tan under the sun ’cause I get hot super fast and dizzy. Please stop thinking with your ahole!”
The forthcoming baby will be the third child for Cardi B, who shares her two older children, Kulture (5) and Wave , with her estranged husband Offset. The news of her pregnancy comes shortly after Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset for the second time, with the first being in 2020.
Despite the personal challenges, Cardi B remains focused on her music career. Her sophomore album is still expected to drop in 2024, and she has already released two singles, “Like What (Freestyle)” and “Enough (Miami)”.
In a heartfelt Instagram post announcing her pregnancy, Cardi B expressed her gratitude for the new life she is carrying:
“With every ending comes a new beginning. I am so grateful to have shared this season with you. You have brought me more love, more life, and most of all, renewed my power! Reminded me that I can have it all! You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love and my passion!”
As Cardi B navigates her pregnancy journey, she continues to inspire her fans with her resilience, talent, and unapologetic spirit.