On Sunday, Cardi B sent fans into a frenzy by posting a series of stunning pregnancy photos on Instagram. One striking image featured the rapper sitting on a motorcycle, donning a classic Alpinestars Reserve x Tanaka leather jacket from the 1990s. In her latest maternity shoot, Cardi expressed her intense love for her soon-to-arrive daughter, stating, “I can’t wait to meet my little baby.”
The controversial phrase
While Cardi B’s pregnancy photos radiated innocence, the graffiti reading “pedophile” scrawled behind her created a shocking contrast. Many critics harshly condemned this detail, arguing that it was inappropriate and thoughtless, claiming the image disrespected children and survivors of sexual crimes.
Some fans suggested that Cardi B shared these photos to divert attention from ongoing controversies with her rival Nicki Minaj and Nicki’s husband, Kenneth Petty, who has a criminal record related to sexual offenses.
Cardi B’s Response to the Backlash
In response to the criticism surrounding her maternity photos, Cardi B took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify the situation.
“First, we picked a random street because paparazzi were chasing us everywhere,” Bardi explained in her post. “This was supposed to be my first photo, and we had to edit the images within minutes because the shoot was leaked.”
“There wasn’t even time to scrutinize every detail as everyone was busy trying to expose my pregnancy as an ‘aha’ moment,” she continued. “Secondly, I ALWAYS do silly things, but I would never use my CHILD’S photo shoot for a laugh. Are you kidding me?”
Celebrating Family Life
Despite the swirling rumors, Cardi B recently delighted her fans by sharing joyful pregnancy photos with her husband Offset and their daughter. Although they previously considered divorce, the couple has reconciled and is enjoying a fulfilling family life. In one Instagram image, Cardi B poses topless, using her hands to cover her chest while Offset embraces her from behind. In another photo, she is seen with their three-year-old daughter, Kulture Kiari Cephus, both wrapped in headscarves, with Kulture resting her hand on her mother’s belly to welcome the new baby.
