Cardi B is once again showing her fans a vulnerable side, opening up about battling depression during pregnancy. The Grammy-winning rapper shared her experience during a candid interview on the On Purpose podcast, reflecting on one of the most difficult periods of her life.
Cardi revealed that the breakdown of her marriage to Offset took a heavy emotional toll while she carried their third child.
“I felt the love dying from my end — from my end, from his end. I was very lonely because I chose to be lonely,” she explained.
The rapper described the fear and uncertainty of facing motherhood and heartbreak simultaneously:
“While it was dying, I had a human growing in me, and I just kept thinking, ‘What’s life going to be without this person? What’s life going to be like, raising my last child without this person? What’s life going to be with that person not being my friend anymore?’”
The Pressure of Fame Amid Personal Struggles
The Bronx native also opened up about the strain of maintaining her public persona while privately grappling with intense emotions.
“It was like everything was crumbling at once. My marriage, my emotions, my body — it was a lot,” she admitted.
Cardi emphasized the importance of prioritizing mental health, especially for the sake of her children.
“You can’t pour from an empty cup. I had to get myself together so I could be a better mom and a better me,” she said, highlighting how healing became a necessary act of self-care.
Cardi B’s Ongoing Mental Health Journey
This isn’t the first time Cardi has been candid about mental health. She previously discussed postpartum depression after giving birth to her daughter, Kulture, in 2018. Earlier this year, she also revealed a “freak accident” during pregnancy that left her physically injured and emotionally shaken, a reminder of the vulnerabilities even major celebrities face.
Despite the challenges, Cardi’s openness continues to resonate with fans, providing comfort to those navigating their own struggles. Her message is clear: fame doesn’t shield you from pain, but healing starts when you speak out and prioritize yourself.
Stay tuned to The Pop Radar for more heartfelt updates on Cardi B and other celebrities breaking the silence on mental health.
