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Expectant Parents Joe Budden And Cyn Santana Are Glowing

The former 'Love & Hip Hop' stars shared the joyous news on Instagram Wednesday night.
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By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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Joe Budden and his girlfriend, model Cyn Santana, serve love goals on the daily, but the couple nearly broke the internet when they announced that they are expecting a bundle of joy. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXmEROBHefx/?taken-by=joebudden

“Thank you for it all,” Joe wrote to Cyn in a beautiful caption sharing the joyous pregnancy news on Instagram Wednesday night. “Thank you for not only making me stronger, but for being strong enough for us both most times. Thank you for for carrying my child. Thank you for helping me rectify some generational issues, thank you for helping me get it right. Thank you for making that important to you as well. Thank you for every I never Thank you for changing my forever, forever Thank you for hope, joy & acceptance… Because if there’s one thing you’ve taught me is that what tomorrow holds, thank GOD, I never know. I love you. I love y’all.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXmXpBbn9Mh/?taken-by=joebudden
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXnkTeTD6Xu/?taken-by=cynsantana
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXmJEGjDyi_/?taken-by=cynsantana
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A post shared by Cyn Santana 🌹 (@cynsantana)

Along with the stunning portraits came a behind-the-scences video from the shoot in which Joe calls Cyn, “the best partner that one can have.”

Their gorgeous baby announcement isn’t the first time they’ve given us the feels, the couple is downright adorable. Whether they are dancing together or sharing a laugh, here are a few times their love couldn’t help but make us smile.

When they celebrated their anniversary in the best way:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BW6QStTjWfI/?taken-by=cynsantana

When they post cute photos together:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BWsGTnFHtsi/?taken-by=joebudden
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A post shared by Cyn Santana 🌹 (@cynsantana)

When they serve summer ’17 love goals:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVdFzOSnS_w/?taken-by=joebudden
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWDPAKmjv92/?taken-by=cynsantana

When they aren’t afraid to be goofy with each other:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVXJVNQnia3/?taken-by=joebudden

When they don’t hold back on the PDA:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BWWMkd7jEPQ/?taken-by=cynsantana
https://www.instagram.com/p/BU-yOKrjaEc/?taken-by=cynsantana

The 36-year-old rapper best known for his song “Pump It Up” and the former Love & Hip Hop star began dating last August. This will be their first child together. 

Congratulations to the soon-to-be parents!