Cardi B fell in love this week as Blossom melted hearts all over the internet with a Spanish-language moment on Instagram live.
During a recent Instagram Live, the rapper shared a quiet family moment with her one-year-old daughter, Blossom, and viewers quickly zeroed in on Blossom’s growing vocabulary. At one point, the toddler asked for “agua,” prompting Cardi to gently encourage her to repeat the word. The exchange was brief, but huge when you realize what it represents.
For Cardi, moments like that aren’t accidental. Language and culture have always been central to how she raises her kids. With a Dominican father and Trinidadian mother, Cardi has spoken openly about wanting her children to grow up deeply connected to their roots, not just in name, but in practice.
That commitment shows up most clearly every summer, when Cardi sends her older children, Kulture, 7, and Wave, 4, to the Dominican Republic to spend extended time with their great-grandparents and cousins. It’s not a luxury getaway or a quick visit, it’s full cultural immersion. Cardi has previously shared clips of the kids chatting comfortably in Spanish, holding conversations that make it clear the language isn’t something they’re “learning,” but something they live.
Cardi is now a mother of four. In early November, she announced the birth of her newest child, her first with NFL star Stefon Diggs, adding another layer to an already busy household. Still, she’s been honest about how hands-on she tries to be, even when it’s overwhelming for the musician.
In a past interview with Vogue Singapore, Cardi reflected on her early plans for motherhood, admitting she once thought hiring help would make everything easier.
“Everybody was so nervous for my career and future, but I kept telling them, ‘It’s easy. Trust me, I’m going to have a nanny, and she’s going to travel up and down with me. It’s not even going to be a hassle.’” That plan changed once Kulture arrived.
“When the baby got here, I couldn’t even think about getting a nanny because I was afraid of anybody being around her besides my family,” she confessed.
The reality of motherhood at the time, hit the “Bodak Yellow” singer hard. “I’m exhausted. I’ve been overwhelmed and scared,” Cardi said. “I started to think about how my mom had to go through this a lot because my sister and I used to always fall sick at the same time. I’ve never appreciated my [mom] more — having kids helps you see things a little bit different.”
Cardi’s parenting style continues to blend culture, chaos, and care and we watching it unfold one real moment at a time and loving every minute of it.
Photo Credit: Cardi B Instagram; Stefon Diggs Instagram; @destinykulturekiari
