Congratulations are in order for R&B singer Mario after his girlfriend, reported as Esmeralda Rios, shared a series of photos on Instagram that had fans speculating about a possible new chapter in his life. In the images, Mario is pictured holding her baby bump while wearing an off-white button-up shirt and pants. Rios coordinated with him in a gold sequin skirt paired with a white top, giving off a clear “soon-to-be parents” vibe in the carousel post.

Another slide from the upload captured an intimate moment, showing the Baltimore native kissing Rios’ stomach. The photos quickly gained attention online, with fans reacting to what appeared to be an announcement of the couple expecting a child together.

Rios added her own touch of humor to the post by writing, “Whoopsss…I ate too many brownies,” followed by several emojis, including the pregnant emoji. The caption appeared to playfully acknowledge the growing baby bump featured throughout the carousel.

The timing of the post is notable, as Mario has previously spoken openly about his thoughts on parenthood. In a 2023 interview with V-103 Atlanta, he explained that while he had always thought about becoming a father, he wanted to make sure he was fully prepared for the responsibility.

“I don’t take having kids lightly,” Mario said in the interview. “Everybody I know have kids. Some of my friends [that are] younger have kids, some of my friends [that are] older have kids, and it comes with a lot of pros and cons. I also grew up without a father. So it’s like…I want to do it right when I do it. I got time. I’m not rushing into that.”

With his latest appearance alongside Rios, fans are now revisiting those comments, giving fans a glimpse into what may be a personal milestone for Mario.