Though the year 2025 got off to quite the rocky start, one thing that always brings joy in the midst of chaos is new life. Right before the year began, and soon after, a number of famous Black women shared that they were pregnant. From rappers to actresses to basketball wives, little ones are on the way.
The latest mama is our Celebration of Joy co-host Kat Graham. The beauty shared that she’s expecting her first child with husband Bryant Wood. She showed off her growing bump, exclaiming, “We’re having a baby!!!”
As always, there are plenty more mamas on cloud nine. Scroll down for an ever-growing list of notable Black women who are expecting and delivering babies in 2025. We have quite a few first-time mothers to celebrate this time around!
The Vampire Diaries alum and Celebration of Joy co-host is expecting her first child with husband Bryant Wood. The couple have been married since October 2023 and shared the good news by showing off her growing bump in snapshots posted to Instagram with the caption, “We’re having a baby!!!”
Rapper Pusha T, one half of the duo Clipse, announced via Instagram in November that wife Virginia is expecting their second child. The little one will be welcomed by big brother Nigel. The Grammy-nominated MC lauded his wife, saying, “Nigel, you ask and you shall receive…but this time it was mommy who made it happen. She prayed day and night, struggled with disappointments, but she never gave up on your wishes. You are gonna owe her big time!!” The couple have been married since 2018.
The eldest daughter of Eddie Murphy and Nicole Murphy is expecting her first child with husband Michael Xavier. The beauty and her actor beau married in 2022. Now, they’re preparing for the next chapter in their love story: parenthood! She stepped out in November at the premiere of her dad’s documentary on Netflix, Being Eddie, unveiling her growing baby bump.
Latrise, known for her time as a cast member on Growing Up Hip Hop, has certainly grown up! The beauty and boy mom is officially a mother of two after welcoming her second child in November: a baby girl. Speaking of daughters, Latrise is the child of Kendu Isaacs, the former husband of Mary J. Blige.
It’s about to be back-to-back babies for the model, influencer and designer. The daughter of Lionel Richie is expecting her second child with husband and Atlantic Records CEO Elliot Grainge. She shared the good news on Instagram in October 2025. The couple, who wed in 2023, are already parents to daughter Eloise, born in May 2024.
Shaun Alexander, former NFL MVP in 2005 and Seattle Seahawks great, is expecting his 14th child with wife Valerie. The little one on the way joins Heaven, Trinity, Eden, Joseph, Justus, Temple, Honor, Jedidiah, Torah (who passed shortly after birth in 2017), Eternity, Hosanna, Hope, and Judea. “I am so excited about our newest little one, arriving 2/17/2026!!” Valerie wrote on Instagram shortly after the news came out. “Every child is a miracle, a blessing, and a gift!! We thank God for each of our children and count them as true treasures!!”
The Grammy-winning rapper is expecting her first child with NFL beau Stefon Diggs, but is preparing for her fourth overall. She announced the good news while promoting her second album, Am I the Drama? “I’m happy. I feel like I’m in a good space,” she said in September. “I feel very strong. I feel very powerful that I’m doing all this work but I’m doing all this work while I’m creating a baby.”
Kolby surprised fans and followers as she announced in September that she and husband Russell are expecting their third child. The couple recently welcomed their second daughter, Kynsley, in the spring of 2024. Viewers of their show Love & Marriage: Detroit on OWN know that the couple has been seeking a boy, and would keep trying until they got one. So here’s to hoping this little one is their little guy!
NBA star Draymond Green and wife, actress Hazel Renee, who officially tied the knot in 2022, shared in September that they’re expecting their third child together. The couple each have a child from a previous relationship, bringing their brood to five. “It’s Givingggg Slight #2under2 😳,” she wrote on Instagram while officially displaying her bump. “@money23green And I Are OVER THE MOON 🌙💚 Baby Green #5 Loading✨”
WWE star Naomi, otherwise known as Trinity Fatu, is expecting her first child with husband and fellow wrestling star Jimmy Uso. She made the announcement during an episode of Monday Night Raw while relinquishing her Women’s World Champion title because of the pregnancy. The couple, married since 2014, opened up about past fertility issues, as well as having the support of the WWE to step away to start a family. “I always felt like I had this time crunch on me, but now, the women are showing and I really feel like if I wanted to stop and go have a baby, we can do it,” she said while stopping by Stephanie McMahon’s “What’s Your Story?” show. “They’re doing it so gracefully, so beautifully, and it is hard. It’s not easy. I see the lows, but they get through it, and they’re better for it. And they’re inspiring so many women. I think that’s just incredible because sixteen years ago, you didn’t feel like you could do that. I felt like it was a wrap. You have a baby, you’re done.”
Speaking of wrestling queens, Brandi Rhodes, retired wrestler and wife of WWE superstar and champion Cody Rhodes, surprised everyone by announcing that they welcomed their second child, Leilani Ella Runnels, joining big sister Liberty. “We are in love. Thank you God for answered prayers,” Brandi wrote to Instagram with the announcement showing baby Leilani holding her finger. “Cody + Brandi + Libby + Lani = ❤️”
Hasha, wife of Snowfall star Isaiah K. John (who played Leon on the series), is expecting the couple’s second child. He shared the news in an Instagram post with his queen, who was sporting a full bump, as well as their son, who is Isaiah’s twin.
Shanice, a singer/songwriter married to crooner Vedo (known for his work with Usher and the song “You Got It”), is expecting the couple’s second child. They married in 2024, which we covered in our Bridal Bliss column. They already share a daughter, but shared on social media that they’re expecting a baby boy.
In June, rapper Baby Tate, known for the hit “Hey, Mickey!” announced that she’s expecting her first child with partner Michael Silvera, sharing that she’s naming the little one Blair. “I’m so happy, and so blessed, and have grown so much! Blair is already making me such a better person, and I can’t wait to meet my little tot. Nothing and no one can take that joy!”
TV producer Kyra Epps announced in July that she and husband, comedian Mike Epps, are expecting their third child together, and his eighth overall. The pair already share daughter Indiana and son Mike, Jr. Three of his other daughters are from his past marriage, and the prior two from previous relationships.
Funny lady Simone Shepherd just welcomed her second child with husband, comedian King Keraun (Keraun Harris). The pair already share their son Keraun Jr. and he has daughter Raegan from a previous relationship.
Jasmine Tookes and husband Juan David Borrero are expanding their family. The stunning model announced in July that the pair are expecting their second child. She said of the good news, “Another little soul to love.”
The wife of baller and rapper LiAngelo Ball shared in June that she’s expecting her first child with her beau, her second and his third. While there are reports that the two are on the outs, with Ball allegedly filing for divorce following the good news, we wish her well as she prepares for her little one.
The comedian and former star of Issa Rae’s sitcom Rap Sh-t is expecting her first child with her love, rapper Earl Sweatshirt. The couple are having a baby girl, and considering they had their shower in May, the little lady may already be here!
The model and mama, known for her soft-spoken cooking videos and relationship with husband Lucky Blue, is expecting. The influencer couple announced that they’re having their fourth child, whom she referred to as “our little surprise.”
Nneka Ihim left behind Real Housewives of Potomac to focus on expanding her family, and after opening up about her fertility journey, they made it happen. Nneka and husband Ikenna welcomed their son, Noah, on May 14. “I just stare at him and think, ‘Wow, this is the person that was kicking me in the ribs all those months,’ ” she told PEOPLE, jokingly. “He’s just so special. With all that I’ve been through and the two years it has taken us to get to this point.”
The Teen Mom star is expecting her second child with husband Zach Davis, her third overall. The couple were on the verge of starting IVF treatments after experience some struggles conceiving but found out they were expecting shortly before they were set to begin. “And when we had nothing left to give, we surrendered it all to God. We told Him we couldn’t carry it anymore — and He answered,” she wrote in an Instagram post after announcing her pregnancy on the Teen Mom: Next Chapter season finale. “Not in our timing, but in His. This little life is proof that even in the waiting, even in the heartbreak, miracles are still being written.”
After trying for four years, original Love Is Blind success story couple Lauren Speed-Hamilton and husband Cameron Hamilton announced they’re expecting their first child. They underwent IVF. The couple, open about their fertility struggles just last fall, are overjoyed. The news that they’re expecting came at a time when they needed to hear it most.
“I lost my father [at] Christmas of last year,” she shared with PEOPLE. “And so we took this test the end of January, beginning of February, so this was literally light in the darkness. This was like, wow. The spark that my whole family needed. We’ve been trying for a long time.”
The younger sister of Steph and Seth Curry just welcomed her third child with husband Damion Lee, who plays for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. In late 2024, they announced that they were expecting again, and it was a shock to Sydel not only because of previous fertility struggles, but also because she’d just welcomed their second child in the summer of 2023. She welcomed baby number three, baby boy Dacen, joining Daryn and Daxon.
Entrepreneur Yahaira “Yaya” Sandoval, known for being the CEO of Bloom Glam beauty bar and the Caiya clothing brand, is expecting her first child with former NFL star and Delaware State football coach DeSean Jackson. He has two sons from a prior relationship, and she has a son with a previous partner. Sandoval and Jackson have reportedly been an item since 2024.
The Grammy-winning Afro-Latina artist, born in Rio de Janeiro, is a new mom. She welcomed her first child, daughter Zuri, with wife Brunna Gonçalves, who carried their baby girl. “Zuri’s arrival changed everything,” the pair shared in a joint statement to PEOPLE. “Our love, which was already immense, multiplied. We are living in a moment of great joy and fulfillment, as if we were in paradise. Today, if someone asks me what love is, I know how to answer. I know how to explain.”
The couple have been married since 2019.
The wife of NBA star Tobias Harris (currently of the Detroit Pistons) recently welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The couple have been married since 2022. “Happy First Mother’s Day to you, my love!
Becoming a mother suits you in the most beautiful way — it’s been an honor to witness,” he wrote on Instagram “From the late nights to the early mornings, the love, patience, and strength you give our family every single day is something I’ll always admire.”
On Mother’s Day, the gorgeous model, whose face has been memorable both on TV and in music videos, announced that she’s a “Fly muvaaa of 2 under 2,” with one of those babies growing in her belly.
The daughter of Keenan Ivory Wayans and Daphne Wayans is having a baby! Bestie Jordyn Woods shared photos from her baby shower and let everyone know that Nala and her hubby, William Robillard Cole, are expecting a baby boy. Nala also shared an Instagram Story wearing a shirt that read “Future MILF” with the caption, “Can’t wait to be your mama.”
The actress and producer, who has been a fertility advocate for years after undergoing IVF to retrieve close to 30 eggs, revealed that she’s expecting her first child by showing off her bump. “UNFROZEN and she’s HOT!” she wrote as the caption, utilizing the hashtags “#pregnancyannouncement #itsmytime #blessed #grateful #godstiming 🙏🏽” Good friend Sherri Shepherd congratulated her, and in a heartwarming reply, Stewart shared a little more about her journey to pregnancy. “YOU prayed this child into my womb. From our endless convos to the moments I felt hopeless… YOU carried me with your words,” she wrote. “I will never forget and be forever grateful for that ONE HOUR PRAYER that day…you know the one… and NOW my lil baby is safely in the nest!! I love you friend and my baby has THE BEST AUNTIE everrrrrrrrrrrr!!!! 😍 Thank you for being a believer!! Can’t wait for you to babysit!!”
The comedian and her boo are expecting their second child together, his ninth. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, born in March of 2024. “Feeling ALL the Love, kicks and elbows,” she wrote. “Cheers to our growing tribe.”
Rihanna and partner A$AP Rocky are expecting their third baby together. They revealed the joyous news at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on Monday, May 5. The couple is already parents to two sons: RZA, born in 2022, and Riot, born in 2023.
We saw cute pictures of Rihanna, her friends, and industry colleagues enjoying their evening at the Met Gala, while celebrating her newest bundle of joy.
Zinzi, the gorgeous wife of film director Ryan Coogler, is expecting the couple’s third child. The Proximity Media co-founder has been married to Ryan since 2016.
Crooner RL and wife Lena Huggar are expecting their second child. She made the announcement sharing a regal image of herself in a gown, holding on to her bump. The caption? “The Gift.” The couple are already parents to daughter Rory, who is seven.
Married since 2022 to fashion designer Gary “Rivington Starchild” Angulo, Taylour Paige (who goes by Paige-Angulo on social media) is carrying the couple’s first child. She shared the news without a word, dropping a dreamy image of herself in a white gown, bump on display.
Beloved food critic Keith Lee and wife Ronnie are expecting their third child. The couple have two daughters. Could a baby boy be on the way? Either way, they’re beyond excited to become a family of five.
The rapper, who is from Dallas, has joined a growing list of women MCs who are having children this year. (Scroll down for others, including Coi Leray, DreamDoll and Flo Milli.) She too is welcoming her first child and doing so with her current boyfriend. Even though she’s in the early stages of pregnancy after announcing in February, she’s begun sharing bump photos and noted that her baby “growing overnight got me so emotional.”
Sanya Richards-Ross, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, is about to be a mother of three. The beauty and husband Aaron, shared the good news as she celebrated her 40th birthday. “On this birthday and my 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY… @rossboy31 and I will be adding one more little prince or princess to our crew,” she wrote. “Im about to me a Mommi of THREEEEEE AHHHHHHH!!!!”
The “Me & U” and “Official Girl” singer shared the wonderful news that she’s expecting her third child with husband Alex Fine in February. The beauty did so with a series of black-and-white images of her family surrounding her and her growing bump. The couple have daughters Frankie and Sunny and according to Alex, the new addition is the “best gift” for their brood.
The former Empire and Kingdom Business star is expecting her first child, reportedly with rapper Joey Bada–, with whom she went public with as her partner in 2023. She stole the show at the Adore Me fashion show in February when she stepped on the runway with a baby bump.
The “TWINNEM” and “Players” rapper announced that she is expecting her first child with fellow rapper Trippie Redd. She shared the good news on New Year’s Eve.
Another MC, the former The Impact: New York star revealed that she is expecting her first child in January. She hasn’t revealed who the father is, but she did share her excitement while offering up the big news. “This has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, and now, I’m living in the beauty of this incredible gift.”
After her husband, NBA champ Giannis Antetokounmpo, shared a photo of his wife, Mariah, sporting a bump late last year, he confirmed in December that they’re expecting their fourth child. The couple married in September 2024.
The former Basketball Wives star and DJ to rapper French Montana is expecting her second child with husband Iman Shokuohizadeh, and her third overall. The recently married couple shared the wonderful announcement on Christmas (2024). She’s due in April.
Right before the Christmas holiday (2024), Cori Broadus, daughter of Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus, announced that she and fiancé Wayne Deuce are expecting their first child together. Knowing her health history, including the stroke she had in January 2024, there was concern about her going through with a pregnancy. “I’m a high-risk pregnancy and doctors were very concerned for me and the baby, but God has his hands on me, and me and the baby are doing perfectly fine,” she told E! News.
The former Everybody Hates Chris star and her fiancé, Chris Naoki Lee, are expecting their first child together. They shared the announcement in December.
The “Never Lose Me” rapper is expecting her first child. After some rumors started floating once she was spotted performing with what appeared to be a baby bump in the fall, the MC, who initially denied said rumors, confirmed she was pregnant in November (2024). She hasn’t revealed who the father is, but that’s not a shock because she hasn’t been public about her romantic relationships.
Dallas Mavericks star PJ Washington and his wife, influencer Alisha Chanel, recently welcomed their second child. They wed in 2023. Both parties have a son from previous relationships. Chanel shared images of the couple and their newborn son in February with the caption, “The start of 2025 feeling so blessed. Thank You God.”
Back in November (2024), the former Disney Channel star, who turns 23 this year, announced that she was pregnant with her first child with a young man named Deondre Burgin. She welcomed their child in January, a son, after saying, “I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter in my life — embracing motherhood and diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full!”
