Inside Cardi B’s Relationship With Stefon Diggs

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Cardi B admits she initially intended to create a stir when she began attending her boyfriend Stefon Diggs’ football games.

I’m so excited! She told Savannah Guthrie on Today last September that once her album was finished, she’d be at every NFL game, passionately cheering – and maybe even getting a little heated with opposing players! She basically said to expect her on the sidelines every Sunday, fully immersed in the season. I’ve been waiting for this ever since!

Born Belcalis Marlenis AlmĂĄnzar, the artist didn’t draw excessive attention to herself while attending New England Patriots games following the release of her song, “Am I the Drama?” This included the January 25th victory against the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium, which secured the team’s spot in Super Bowl LX.

Cardi and Stefon’s recent affectionate reunion after the game was a rare public moment for the couple since their son was born on November 4th – her fourth child and his third. Given that they weren’t often seen together publicly even before the baby arrived, this could signal a more open and public relationship going forward.

It’s still uncertain if Stefon will be able to join Cardi B at the 2026 Grammys on February 1st, where she’s nominated for Best Rap Performance for her song “Outside.”

Cardi B won her first and only Grammy Award in 2019 for her first album, Invasion of Privacy. Fans are excited to see if the 33-year-old will attend the awards show in Los Angeles, especially since she just performed on Saturday Night Live less than a day before.

Whether she wins or loses, it seems she definitely won’t miss the Super Bowl, which is happening on February 8th at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Before the AFC Championship Game, she won over Patriots fans, cautioning them in an Instagram Live session not to expect an easy win just because the Broncos’ quarterback, Bo Nix, was injured. She emphasized the importance of focusing on each game individually.

She shouted, “I respect everyone! You have to be humble, because God loves those who are! I need to remember to be humble too!”

Cardi B, a dedicated Red Sox fan even though she’s from New York City, is already familiar with game-day rituals and superstitions. But after the team won, she couldn’t help but show her excitement.

After the Patriots’ victory, she excitedly told a sideline reporter, “We’re going to the Super Bowl! New England is going to the Super Bowl!” She then shouted to the city of Boston, “Let’s celebrate!”

Speaking with NFL Network on the field, she expressed her happiness for Stefon, who had suffered a season-ending ACL injury in October 2024 while playing for the Texans. She shared how proud she was of his recovery, noting she’d witnessed his hard work and progress since returning from his own ACL tear. She was thrilled to see him join the Patriots and reach the Super Bowl, and also praised the entire team for their dedication and effort.

She explained Stefon’s successful return was due to hard work and dedication, emphasizing that it wasn’t a sudden change. It took consistent effort – things like getting enough sleep, waking up early, and showing up to work every single day, without fail.

If you’re wondering if Cardi and Stefon are connecting, it seems she’s been following his football career closely. He’s played for several teams – the Vikings, Bills, and Texans – and is now with the Patriots after joining them in 2025.

After sharing Christmas photos with her four children—Kulture, 7, Wave, 4, Blossom, 16 months, and her baby with Stefon (whose name hasn’t been revealed)—people immediately noticed her soon-to-be-ex-husband, Offset, wasn’t in the pictures and wondered why they weren’t celebrating the holiday together.

In a video posted on December 29th, Cardi B asked people to relax and stop being so harsh. She explained that she’d been criticized for several days and felt the negativity had gone too far. She emphasized that she couldn’t change the past and had already given birth to her baby.

And Stefon, who also has two daughters from previous relationships, has his head in this game, too.

He rarely discusses his personal life, but on January 21st, he shared with reporters how supportive Cardi has been, both to him and to the Patriots. He explained that she didn’t have much interest in football before they met, but he’s grateful she’s become a fan and is always there for him. He described her as a wonderful person.

He said he simply admires her and hopes to nurture their relationship and see it flourish over time.

Cardi B isn’t planning on getting married again soon after recently filing for divorce from Offset (Kiari Kendrell Cephus) for the second time in August 2024. However, she hasn’t ruled out marriage in the future.

“I believe in love,” she said on Today in September. “I’m like a hopeless romantic.”

She described her romance with Stefon, which began after they were introduced by friends, as bright and exciting, comparing it to the energy of the Fourth of July.

Once she saw him, “I thought he was cute,” she recalled. “I was like, ‘Oh, he gotta be mine.'”

He has since become hers, so check out their relationship timeline in photos:

As a huge Cardi B fan, I was already well aware of her love for Balenciaga shoes – you know, the ones everyone calls ‘sock boots’! But back in October 2024, everyone started wondering if she had a thing for Stefon Diggs, the football player. Then, on Valentine’s Day 2025, photos of them together really got people talking!

Cardi hasn’t gone into all the details of how they met, but basically, she saw him and thought, ‘Wow, he’s gorgeous, who is that?’

She actually talked about it on Today in September 2025, saying she thought he was really cute and they connected through friends. She even admitted she instantly thought, ‘He has to be mine!’

Instead of trying to downplay the buzz, the Grammy-winning musician and the athlete happily fueled speculation when they were seen together at an after-party following the 2025 Met Gala in May.

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs publicly confirmed their relationship later that month when they were seen together at a basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks.

Ugh, it’s SO hard keeping things under wraps, but honestly, I’m completely obsessed with him! I seriously love him, like, right now. It’s just
dating in your thirties is already a nightmare, but for me, it’s even worse because I’ve basically been in a serious relationship since I was, like, 21! I’ve always been terrified of putting myself out there, you know?

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs appeared to be enjoying themselves immensely over Memorial Day weekend, relaxing on a yacht in Miami.

In June 2025, the actor known as “Money” and his football player boyfriend publicly announced their relationship on Instagram, followed by a romantic trip to Paris.

Rumors of a breakup between Cardi and Stefon started circulating when a post announcing their relationship was taken down from Instagram in July 2025. However, Cardi quickly reassured fans that things were good between them. She shared a video on TikTok in August 2025 showing off a Patek Philippe watch Stefon had gifted her. She explained that she met him at London Jewelers, thinking he was shopping for himself, but he surprised her with the watch as a gift, which she was thrilled about.

Rumors started circulating weeks later that Cardi B might be expecting another child. When someone directly asked her about the baby’s father, she was visibly upset and quickly shut down the question. In September 2025, while leaving a courthouse in Los Angeles after winning a high-profile case, she firmly told the person who asked, “You’re disrespectful. Don’t do that.” She continued, pointing out the double standard, and added, “Why do you feel entitled to ask me that? Have some respect for women—that’s what your mother should have taught you.” Cardi B already shares three children – Kulture, Wave, and Blossom – with her ex, Offset.

Okay, so the news is officially out – Stefon and I are expecting! This little one will be our first together, but it’ll be baby number four for me and number two for Stefon, who’s also a proud dad to Nova. Honestly, it was a bit of a happy accident! As I shared on CBS Mornings, we were having fun and now we’re over the moon to be growing our family. And to everyone who was speculating about a pregnancy
 well, now’s the time to show some love! I’m joking, of course, but seriously, go check out my new album, Am I the Drama? A mama of four has expenses, you know! Every stream and purchase helps us stock up on all the essentials.

Cardi B said that starting a relationship with Stefon after her divorce from Offset meant she had to be truly open and let herself be vulnerable. He offered to support her emotional healing, telling her he wanted to ‘heal’ her. Stefon is both supportive and encouraging – he defends her publicly, like when her new album came out. Cardi explained that criticism really hurts, but Stefon pushes her to stay strong and feel confident. She feels safe with him, which gives her the confidence to take on anything. The support clearly goes both ways, as Cardi has even become a football fan, enthusiastically cheering (and sometimes scolding!) during games.

Soon after Cardi B announced she was pregnant, her husband, Stefon, faced a lawsuit. In December 2024, model Aileen Lopera claimed Stefon was the father of her daughter, born in April 2025, according to court documents obtained by People magazine. Stefon responded by denying the claim and requesting a paternity test.

Cardi B then seemingly responded to the situation on social media.

In a post in September 2025, she referenced the lyrics of Shirley Brown’s song “Woman to Woman,” where a woman confronts her partner’s mistress. Cardi said, “Hello, Barbara. This is Shirley.” Then, implying Stefon is the father of both women’s children, she asked, “That’s your baby daddy, bh? That’s my baby daddy, too. Well what now? I don’t fking know. We’ll figure it out bh.”

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2026-02-01 14:18