As 2025 kicks off, a wave of Black celebrities are sharing pregnancy news, from rappers to actresses and sports stars. Little ones are on the way for first-time moms and expanding families alike. The announcements span Instagram posts, red carpet reveals, and heartfelt statements.
Darlings, grab your bump-watch binoculars because 2025 is serving major baby fever in celeb circles! Kicking things off, Brittany Stroud, fiancée of hitmaker Mustard, debuted her growing bump at Variety's Hitmakers brunch, touching on their second child together after welcoming a daughter in July 2024. Mustard, aka DJ Mustard, has three kids from before, so the fam's blending beautifully. 🔥
Over in soulful vibes, Erica Owens and hubby Kem are prepping for baby number five—talk about a full house! Kem brings two daughters from past, Owens one, and now this little miracle joins the party.
First-time joy alert: The Vampire Diaries alum and Celebration of Joy co-host is glowing with her debut bump alongside husband Bryant Wood, married since October 2023. She posted snaps captioned, “We’re having a baby!!!” Eyes on that timeline! 👀
Rapper Pusha T spilled the tea on Instagram in November: wife Virginia's expecting their second, big bro Nigel incoming. “Nigel, you ask and you shall receive…but this time it was mommy who made it happen,” he gushed, crediting her prayers after struggles. Married since 2018, they're all heart. 💚
Eddie Murphy's eldest, Bria, and actor Michael Xavier (wed 2022) unveiled her bump at the Being Eddie premiere in November—parenthood chapter unlocked! Meanwhile, Growing Up Hip Hop's Latrise welcomed her second, a girl, in November; she's Kendu Isaacs' daughter, ex of Mary J. Blige.
Sofia Richie Grainge, Lionel Richie's daughter, announced her second with Atlantic CEO Elliot Grainge in October 2025 via IG, post-Eloise's May 2024 arrival. Wed 2023, back-to-back blessings!
NFL's Shaun Alexander and Valerie are at 14 kids strong, with number 14 due February 17, 2026. “Every child is a miracle,” she posted on IG. Their brood: Heaven, Trinity, and more, minus one loss in 2017. 🙏
Grammy rapper (with Stefon Diggs) is expecting her first (fourth overall), dropping, “I’m happy. I feel like I’m in a good space,” in September promo for Am I the Drama? Power move!
And that's just the start—wrestling's Naomi (with Jimmy Uso) relinquished her title on Raw for baby one, after fertility talks. Brandi Rhodes welcomed Leilani Ella, joining Liberty. The list grows: GloRilla? Wait, no—the Dallas rapper's emotional about her first, bump pics already dropping. Sanya Richards-Ross hits mom of three at 40. Cassie Ventura's third with Alex Fine. So many more spilling joy. Is 2025 the year of the celeb baby boom? Spill your predictions!