Cardi B Shuts Down Skin Bleaching Rumors, Reveals She’s ‘Slightly Anemic’

Cardi B recently revealed that she is expecting her third child with estranged husband Offset, but her pregnancy hasn’t been without its challenges. The rapper and singer, known for her candidness, addressed rumors and opened up about her health in a series of posts, as reported by E! Online.

The rumors began when a user on X questioned if Cardi had been bleaching her skin. The 31-year-old quickly dispelled the speculation, responding bluntly, “Bleaching while pregnant? Why must y’all be so dumb? Actually NO!” Cardi explained that her paler appearance is due to her pregnancy, sharing that she is “slightly anemic.”

In the same post, Cardi elaborated on how the pregnancy is affecting her, stating, “I’m pregnant, I’m slightly anemic. This baby’s sucking all the energy off my body to the point I’m pale, eyes sunken, veins green ASF, can’t tan under the sun ’cause I get hot super fast and dizzy…. PLEASE STOP THINKIN WITH YOUR A–HOLE!”

Cardi B, who is already a mother to daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus, 6, and son Wave Set Cephus, 2, announced this third pregnancy on the same day she filed for divorce from Offset. Despite their separation, Cardi has expressed gratitude for this new chapter in her life. On August 1, she took to Instagram to reflect on the journey, writing, “With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you. You have brought me more love, more life, and most of all, renewed my power! Reminded me that I can have it all!”

The Please Me singer also shared that becoming a mother again has been a pivotal moment for her. “You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love, and my passion!” she continued, “I love you so much and cannot wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do! It’s so much easier taking life’s twists, turns, and tests lying down, but you, your brother, and your sister have shown me why it’s worth it to push through!”

As Cardi navigates this new phase of life, she remains as outspoken and resilient as ever, showing that she can face any challenge head-on.