Rapper Cardi B and her rumored boyfriend, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, made their first public appearance on Monday, May 12, at the NBA playoff game between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics.
The 32-year-old Grammy winner and the 31-year-old NFL star were spotted arriving hand-in-hand at Madison Square Garden. Once inside, the duo settled into their courtside seats next to music icon Mary J. Blige and other A-list attendees, including Kylie Jenner and her beau, Timothée Chalamet.
Cardi B and Diggs sparked romance rumors on social media in October 2024
Rumors of a romance between Cardi B and Diggs began circulating in October 2024 after podcaster DJ Akademiks made claims accusing Cardi B of cheating on her estranged husband, Offset, with an unnamed NFL athlete.
In response to these claims, Cardi B shared a clip on X, featuring Whitney Houston’s iconic interview with Diane Sawyer, where Houston asks, “But do you really know? Do you really know?”
The “Bodak Yellow” rapper and the pro athlete seemed to be on the side of keeping their relationship under wraps. After months of speculation, the two have kept fans guessing because, despite being spotted and photographed many times, they never made any statements denying or confirming their romance. They attended the same events but arrived separately, including the 2025 Met Gala. With this courtside debut, Cardi and Stefon may be ready to step into the spotlight together.
Beginning with their first sighting in October 2024, followed by a romantic Valentine’s getaway in Miami, cozy moments during Coachella’s opening weekend in April 13 2025, and a lively night at a New York City nightclub, this public appearance marked a significant step in confirming their relationship and putting it front and center.
Even though the pair haven’t officially announced their relationship, fans are hopeful for a new romance, especially as Cardi has hinted at having a man in her life.
“It’s been a couple of weeks and I haven’t addressed nothing,” she began in the chat. “Because it’s like… you know when you got a gorgeous n–ga f–king you and loving you from head to toe? It’s like…”
Cardi B’s ex-husband, Offset, is “happy for her”
The 32-year-old entertainer, Cardi B, married Migos rapper Offset in 2017. Although she initially filed for divorce in September 2020, the couple reconciled shortly after. However, Cardi filed for divorce again in July 2024. It may truly be over this time, as Cardi B and Offset appear to have moved on with new partners. Offset is currently in a relationship with model Melanie Jayda.
When it comes to how her soon-to-be ex-husband feels about her budding romance, Offset appeared unbothered.
After a fan suggested he wouldn’t be pleased to see a video of Cardi dancing on Stefon at an NYC night club, the fan commented, “Offset punching air.”
Offset quickly clarified, responding, “I’m happy for her!!”
This comes after a vicious social media spat between the estranged couple and “Bodak Yellow” rapper, Cardi B accusing Offset of stalking, harassment, sending revenge porn to her new man, and threatening murder-suicide.
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