In the whirlwind world of celebrity parenting, where every post and whisper can ignite a firestorm of speculation, Cardi B has once again proven she’s no stranger to setting the record straight. The rap superstar, fresh off welcoming her fourth child—a baby boy—into the world just weeks ago, made a rare foray back into the social media spotlight during a candid livestream this week. Her mission? To squash rampant rumors about her son’s name, which fans have been buzzing about non-stop since the birth announcement. The timing couldn’t have been more poignant: It came hot on the heels of a sweet Instagram share from her partner, NFL standout Stefon Diggs, featuring a hand-knitted baby sweater that sent the internet into overdrive with baby name theories.
Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus, has always worn her unfiltered personality like a badge of honor. From her breakout hits like “Bodak Yellow” to her unapologetic takes on motherhood, the 33-year-old Bronx native has built an empire on authenticity. But postpartum life, especially under the glare of millions of followers, brings its own set of challenges. With over 170 million Instagram followers alone, every casual query turns into a viral moment. And lately, the hottest question on fans’ lips has been: What’s the little guy’s name?
It all boiled over during the livestream, captured in snippets by fan accounts like Live Bitez on Instagram. As Cardi scrolled through incoming comments, one stood out: “How is baby Liem doing?” The room went quiet for a beat before Cardi leaned into the camera, her signature laugh bubbling up with a mix of exasperation and amusement. “Hold up, y’all—that ain’t his name,” she declared firmly, her voice carrying that no-nonsense edge that’s endeared her to fans for years. “That’s my man’s brand, his clothing line. Liem is Stefon’s thing, not our baby’s.”
For the uninitiated, “Liem” refers to Stefon Diggs’ burgeoning fashion venture, a streetwear-inspired clothing brand that’s been gaining traction in the athleisure world. Diggs, the 31-year-old Buffalo Bills wide receiver who’s racked up three Pro Bowl nods and over 6,000 career receiving yards, launched the line earlier this year as a nod to his off-field passions. It’s a savvy move for an athlete whose on-field agility has made him a household name—think those highlight-reel one-handed catches that leave defenders in the dust. But blending his professional life with his personal one? That’s where things get tricky, especially when eagle-eyed fans start connecting dots that aren’t there.
The speculation didn’t arise in a vacuum. Just days before Cardi’s livestream clapback, Diggs took to Instagram to post a photo that melted hearts across the platform. The image showed a tiny, hand-knitted baby sweater in soft pastel blue, draped over what appeared to be a changing table in a nursery decked out with plush toys and neutral-toned decor. No face reveal, no captions spilling secrets—just a simple emoji string of hearts and a baby bottle, captioned “Little man prep 💙.” The post, which has since garnered over 2 million likes, was a subtle flex of domestic bliss, showcasing Diggs’ softer side amid the grind of the NFL season. Bills fans, already hyped for the playoffs, flooded the comments with cheers, but it was the Cardi B stan army that turned it into a naming frenzy. “Is it Liem after the brand? 👶” one user wrote. “Cardi and Stefon’s mini-me incoming!” chimed in another. Theories proliferated: Was “Liem” a tribute to Diggs’ entrepreneurial spirit? Or perhaps a fusion of their names—something like “Li” from Belcalis and “Em” from something else entirely?
Cardi, ever the boundary-setter, wasn’t about to let the chatter spiral unchecked. “One day, I’ll tell y’all his name,” she teased in the stream, her eyes lighting up with genuine affection. “It’s so cute, I love it. But not today, okay? Give mama some time.” It’s a promise that’s familiar to longtime followers. When Cardi welcomed her third child, daughter Blossom, in September 2024, she kept the name under wraps for nearly a full year—revealing it only during a surprise album drop that tied into her evolving family narrative. That delay wasn’t just privacy; it was strategy, allowing her to reclaim the narrative on her terms amid co-parenting dynamics with ex-husband Offset.
Speaking of Offset, the Migos rapper and father to Cardi’s first two kids—daughter Kulture Kiari, now 7, and son Wave Set, 3—has been a fixture in the ongoing saga. The couple’s 2023 split was as public as their 2017 Vegas wedding, complete with Offset’s infamous birthday billboard stunt and Cardi’s raw Instagram tirades about infidelity and growth. Yet, in true Hollywood fashion, they’ve maintained an amicable co-parenting setup, with Offset even showing public support for Cardi’s new chapter with Diggs. That is, until the latest round of rumors threatened to stir the pot.
Just as the baby name buzz peaked, whispers of a heated club altercation between Offset and Diggs surfaced on blind-item gossip sites and TikTok threads. The tale went like this: Late one night at Atlanta’s infamous Booby Trap strip club— a spot with deep ties to hip-hop culture—the two men allegedly squared off over “unresolved issues,” with Cardi caught in the middle. Eyewitness accounts (or so they claimed) painted a picture of raised voices, security interventions, and a hasty exit. Social media lit up: #OffsetVsDiggs trended briefly, with memes pitting the trap king against the gridiron star.
Cardi didn’t let it fester. Within hours, she slid into the comments of a particularly salacious post, dropping a curt but crystal-clear response: “Not true at all…” No emojis, no elaboration—just the facts, ma’am. It’s a hallmark of her post-divorce evolution: less drama, more discernment. Sources close to the family tell Exclusive News that the rumor mill kicked into gear after a misinterpreted paparazzi shot of Offset leaving the club solo, but insiders insist the men have buried any hatchets. “They’re both dads first,” one friend shared. “Offset respects Cardi’s happiness, and Stefon’s focused on the field and family.”
This isn’t the first time Cardi’s love life has intersected with her spotlight. Her romance with Diggs, which blossomed quietly in early 2024 amid her separation from Offset, feels like a breath of fresh air. The pair, who share a love for high-energy worlds—hers in music, his on the turf—bonded over shared values like privacy and philanthropy. Diggs, a Minnesota native with a degree in communications from the University of Maryland, has been vocal about his off-season charity work, including youth football camps in underserved communities. Cardi, meanwhile, has poured millions into her mother’s Bronx neighborhood through her Reup Foundation, focusing on education and women’s empowerment.
Their relationship timeline reads like a rom-com script with a hip-hop beat. Sparks flew at a low-key industry event in Los Angeles last spring, where Diggs was nursing a minor ankle tweak and Cardi was promoting her latest single. By summer, they were spotted courtside at a Knicks game, her in oversized shades and him in a custom Bills chain. The pregnancy reveal came in July, a surprise drop during Cardi’s X (formerly Twitter) Spaces session, where she quipped, “Y’all thought I was just gaining weight from tour snacks? Nah, it’s a whole vibe.” Fans ate it up, dubbing the duo #CardiDiggs and flooding timelines with Photoshopped family portraits.
But beneath the glamour, motherhood remains Cardi’s north star. With four kids under 8, her days are a blur of school runs, recording sessions, and now, NFL game-day tailgates. “This one’s got my fire and his dad’s speed,” she joked in the livestream, hinting at the baby’s spirited personality without giving away more. Experts in celebrity psychology note that such selective sharing is a power move in an era of oversharing. “Stars like Cardi are curating their vulnerability,” says Dr. Elena Vasquez, a Los Angeles-based therapist specializing in high-profile clients. “By teasing the name reveal, she’s building anticipation while protecting her family’s peace.”
As the holiday season ramps up, all eyes are on whether Cardi will spill the beans sooner rather than later. Will it be a New Year’s post? A Super Bowl Sunday surprise, tying into Diggs’ playoff push? Or perhaps woven into her next album drop, rumored for Q2 2026? For now, the hand-knitted sweater stands as a symbol of the simple joys amid the chaos—a reminder that even superstars knit tiny dreams one stitch at a time.
The fan reaction has been a mix of adoration and impatience. “Cardi spilling tea but holding the cup tight—queen behavior! 👑,” one Twitter user posted, racking up thousands of retweets. Others speculated wildly: “Bet it’s something fierce like ‘Zephyr’ or ‘Jaxx’—fits the power couple.” And while the name remains a mystery, one thing’s clear: Cardi B’s message was loud and loving. To her fans, it’s a gentle nudge: Support from afar, speculate with love, but let the family lead.
In the end, this episode underscores the delicate dance of fame and family. Cardi B isn’t just breaking silence; she’s building boundaries. As she navigates this new chapter with Stefon Diggs by her side, one can’t help but root for the little one whose name we’ll all be toasting soon enough. Stay tuned—because when Cardi speaks, the world listens.
