Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has offered clarification regarding her relationship status with New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, addressing persistent speculation about a potential split between the high-profile couple.
During a performance at the Los Angeles venue of her Little Miss Drama Tour on February 15, the 33-year-old artist acknowledged that she is not currently on favorable terms with the 32-year-old NFL player. However, she made clear that this personal situation does not grant others permission to disparage Diggs publicly.
The rapper's comments appeared directed at fellow artist BIA, who had recently posted critical remarks on social media regarding Diggs's athletic performance. The tension escalated when BIA questioned Diggs's statistics in a thinly veiled social media post on February 12, prompting Cardi B to defend the father of her child during her concert appearance.
Timeline of Relationship Speculation
Public speculation regarding the couple's relationship status intensified following several notable incidents surrounding Super Bowl LX. The New England Patriots faced defeat against the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 29-13, marking a disappointing end to Diggs's championship aspirations.
Prior to the game, Cardi B attended the Fanatics Super Bowl party, where her brief response of merely wishing Diggs good luck raised eyebrows among observers. The situation garnered additional attention when the artist departed the Super Bowl venue early on February 8, despite making a surprise appearance during Bad Bunny's halftime performance.
Further fueling speculation, both parties unfollowed each other on social media platforms following the game, a move that typically signals relationship difficulties in the public eye.
Pre-Game Engagement Speculation
In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, Diggs addressed questions about a potential engagement during a press conference on February 2. When asked about proposal plans, the Patriots wide receiver stated that such plans might be on the agenda, but emphasized his priority was securing his first Super Bowl ring.
The couple's relationship became public knowledge in October 2024, and they welcomed their first child together, a son, in November 2025. Cardi B, who also has three children with her former partner Offset, described the experience as beginning a new chapter in her life.
Self-Care and Moving Forward
In the aftermath of the Super Bowl and ahead of Valentine's Day, Cardi B demonstrated an act of self-care by purchasing a luxury Audemars Piguet timepiece. The watch, featuring an 18-carat frosted gold case adorned with 32 baguette-cut, multi-colored sapphires, carries a retail value between $445,000 and $551,000 on the secondary market.
The purchase represents a statement of independence and self-worth during what appears to be a challenging personal period for the artist.
Legal Matters
Separately, Diggs faces legal challenges stemming from allegations made by a former personal chef. The NFL player has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery related to an alleged incident in December 2025. Diggs has entered a not guilty plea and categorically denied all allegations through his legal representation.
His attorney, David Meier, characterized the allegations as unsubstantiated and uncorroborated, suggesting they stem from an unresolved financial dispute between employer and employee. The arraignment, originally scheduled for late January, has been postponed to later this year.
Despite the apparent relationship difficulties, Cardi B has demonstrated support for Diggs as he navigates these legal proceedings, illustrating the complex nature of their current dynamic as co-parents and former romantic partners.
