Cardi B shares first photos of her son with Stefon Diggs, ending months of mystery around his name and gender

Cardi B has shared the first clear photos of her son with NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs, revealing his name and confirming that the couple welcomed a boy. The rapper posted the pictures to mark the child’s first birthday, nearly a year after his birth in November 2025. She identified him as Grey, referring to him in her birthday message as “Grey M.D.” The pair had kept details about him largely private.Cardi said carrying Grey through an uncertain, high-pressure period gave her strength.Cardi B reveals her son’s name and first photosCardi wrote: “Happy 1st birthday to Grey M.D🩶🩶🩶!!It’s only been 1 year since meeting you but it feels like I’ve had you at my side forever,”She also wrote about the support she felt during pregnancy: “I carried you through one of the most uncertain, high-pressure times of my life but having you inside of me through it all gave me a extra strength. I was growing you inside of me and at the same time you were giving me life!”She added: “You gave a new meaning to what a Grey day feels like. You light up my life and every room with your smile your laugh and your precious spirit.”Cardi used “Grey M.D” in the post but did not spell out the middle name. The “D” may refer to Diggs, though she did not confirm that.The timing is notable because the couple had not previously publicly identified the child by name or shared clear images of him. The birthday post gave both details in one place, without turning the announcement into a wider statement about their relationship. For fans following Cardi’s personal life, it was a rare update that came directly from the rapper herself.A new chapter for Cardi B and Stefon DiggsCardi and Diggs’ relationship became public in 2025. They were first noticed together at a New York Knicks playoff game, where Cardi pinched Diggs’ cheeks on the arena’s Jumbotron. She later made the relationship Instagram official with a photo of the pair on a boat in Miami.Cardi announced her pregnancy while promoting her album Am I the Drama? on “CBS Mornings” in September 2025. The couple welcomed Grey that November. Cardi also has three children with her former husband, Offset: Kulture, Wave and Blossom.The birthday post also comes during a football change for Diggs. After leaving the New England Patriots in March, he joined the Washington Commanders. But this reveal was about life away from the field. Cardi’s photos and words made Grey’s first birthday the headline, and gave the public a name and face to connect with the news, while keeping the family moment personal.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.