Pusha T and Virginia Thornton Announce Second Child on the Way
Rapper Pusha T and his wife, Virginia Thornton, are expecting their second child, a baby boy, in Spring 2026.The couple shared the heartwarming news via Instagram on friday, November 14, adding a new chapter to their growing family.
The announcement arrives as Pusha T prepares for the 2026 Grammy Awards, where his duo Clipse has received five nominations, including Album of the Year and Best rap Album for let God Sort Em Out. This personal milestone coincides with a period of critically important professional recognition for the artist.
Virginia Thornton revealed the pregnancy with an Instagram carousel featuring her cradling her baby bump, accompanied by the caption, “second masterpiece on the way. God is good.” Pusha T’s post focused on their son, Nigel, stating, “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.” He continued, playfully acknowledging Nigel’s future responsibilities as a big brother: “You are gonna owe her big time! New duty, new standards, and new expectations all come with being a big brother… I hope you are ready.”
The rapper also expressed gratitude to Virginia, writing, “Thank you for my second baby boy… I hope you carry on with tradition and never teach me how to change a diaper, prep a meal, suck out a snotty nose, or anything else a Supermom does.” He concluded with a hopeful message, “See you spring 2026, my boy.”
Pusha T and Virginia Thornton married in 2018 and welcomed their first child, Nigel Brixx Thornton, in July 2020. Virginia has previously described motherhood as her “dream job,” noting her excitement that Nigel arrived during Gemini season.
