Cardi B Prioritizes Family and Career as Relationship with Stefon Diggs Cools
In a significant shift, Cardi B has reportedly stepped back from her relationship with NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs, choosing to focus on her children and demanding music career instead. The move comes amid growing trust issues and external pressures that have strained their once-public romance.
Trust Issues and Timing Lead to Deliberate Distance
"Things were getting too heated and complicated," a source close to the situation revealed to People magazine. This tension prompted Cardi B to reassess her priorities, with the timing—just days before the Super Bowl 2026—highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
The Grammy-winning artist has taken a firm stance. "Cardi is very no-nonsense. The second she felt that she couldn't trust him, she pulled back to focus on her kids, her music and tour," the source explained. For a mother balancing four young children, a rigorous tour schedule, and constant public scrutiny, emotional stability has become non-negotiable.
Warning Signs and Past Betrayals Surface
The breakup reportedly occurred swiftly, mere days before Diggs and the New England Patriots faced the Seattle Seahawks in February's championship game. Observant fans had already noticed red flags, including social media unfollows and Diggs spending time with Pree, a figure connected to Cardi's past with Offset, the father of her three older children.
Privately, concerns ran deeper. "He betrayed her so many times. Her friends have been trying to show her that he is not right for her and that she deserved better," a source told Us Weekly, noting that Cardi B is now "single and putting herself out there again." This wasn't their first separation, making this latest pause feel less surprising but potentially more final.
Co-Parenting and Legal Complications Add Layers
Despite the distance, the couple shares a son born in November 2025, creating an enduring bond. "They co-parent and the door is not completely closed," the source added. "They might reconnect in the future." For now, however, Cardi's attention is firmly on raising her children and managing her tour, leaving little room for emotional turmoil.
Legal issues have further complicated matters. Diggs has pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation charges related to an alleged dispute with his personal chef. The ongoing case has added strain, with Diggs remaining largely silent about both the charges and the breakup publicly.
Cardi B's Protective Response and Relationship Timeline
Cardi B addressed the situation in her own unfiltered style during a Los Angeles tour stop. "Let me tell you something, just because I ain't f--king with my baby daddy doesn't mean you get to talk about my baby daddy, bitch! This for you, bitch!" Her raw, protective comment reflected a complex mix of anger and loyalty.
Their romance began less than a year ago, marked by a Valentine's Day in Miami and a public reveal that summer. It progressed rapidly, perhaps too quickly. Now, with trust fractured and their lives diverging, both individuals are navigating their next steps separately, yet remain connected through their shared child.
