Rapper Cardi B is expecting a child with her American football player boyfriend Stefon Diggs, she said Wednesday, following weeks of rumors.

The singer confirmed the news in an interview with CBS, telling the outlet: "I'm excited. I'm happy."

Cardi B -- real name Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar -- and New England Patriots wide receiver Diggs announced they were dating earlier this year.

It came months after Cardi B had split from her husband, fellow rapper Offset, who is the father of her three previous children.

Cardi B is currently promoting her new album "Am I the Drama," which is released Friday.

"I feel like I'm in a good space. I feel very strong. I feel very powerful that I'm doing all this work," she said, in the CBS interview.

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