After many romance rumors, Cardi B has finally made her first public appearance with her new boyfriend, NFL star Stefon Diggs. The pair decided to go public with their romance at the NBA playoff game on Monday, May 12. They were seen entering Madison Square Garden, sitting together at the courtside, embracing, caressing each other’s faces, and holding hands.
This marks a new chapter for Cardi B, who appears to be in her first public relationship since she filed for divorce from her ex-husband, Offset, last year.
Who Was Cardi B With at the Knicks Game?
Cardi B was at the Knicks game with her new man, Stefon Diggs. They watched the playoffs between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics in game four of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals. The duo was seen cheering on the Knicks, who won in a tense 121-113 game.
Cardi and Diggs sat courtside next to singer Mary J. Blige on the celebrity row at Madison Square Garden. Other stars in attendance were Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet, Bad Bunny, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Busta Rhymes, and more. Some fans noted that Cardi looked delighted with her new boyfriend, Diggs. But who is he really?
Who Is Stefon Diggs?
Stefon Diggs is an NFL superstar. He is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL and has been for the past decade. He has built his wealth through an impressive NFL career.
Diggs, 31, was first selected in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft, and then he worked his way up from a rookie contract to massive deals. He recently signed a three-year, $63 million deal in March with the New England Patriots, his fourth team after spending time with the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, and Houston Texans.
Diggs has over $135 million in career earnings and has proven himself both on the field and at the bank. Despite his athletic achievements, his net worth is reportedly around $60 million. He is still among the league’s top players while moving to Massachusetts this year.
Diggs has a daughter from a previous relationship, Nova. The former University of Maryland player welcomed Nova on Oct. 14, 2016, and she’s been along for the exciting journey.
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Is Cardi B and Stefon Diggs in a Relationship?
Yes, the Grammy-winning “Invasion of Privacy” artist and New England Patriots wide receiver are in a relationship. Many fans react as Cardi B and Stefon Diggs go public with their romance, with some PDA during the playoffs.
Cardi and Diggs have been rumored to be an item on social media for many months now. Romance rumors between them first started circulating in October 2024 when podcaster DJ Akademiks made claims about the pair on his YouTube channel. “If you don’t know, Stefon Diggs is dating Cardi B,” he said. “Cardi B left Offset … she got with Stefon Diggs.”
Later that month, Cardi B addressed his comments during an Instagram Live, saying, “The internet is insane. All these rumors are so crazy… I’m just going to let it ride out… I’m going to let people think what they want to think.”
The romance rumors, however, didn’t stop. The rapper and NFL player were spotted together at a New York City club, then, on Valentine’s Day 2025, they were photographed arriving at a Miami hotel around 1:54 A.M.
In April, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs were seen dancing together at an N.Y.C. nightclub. Photos of the pair surfaced online, and Cardi’s ex-husband left his thoughts under a post by Live Bitez. “I’m happy for her !!” he wrote, responding to a comment from a netizen who commented that he was “punching air” after seeing Cardi B with another man.
Who Is Cardi B’s Ex-Husband?
Cardi B was previously married to Migos rapper Offset, with whom she shares three children. They have a 6-year-old daughter, Kulture Kiari Cephus, a 3-year-old son, Wave, and a daughter born in September 2024, whose name is yet to be known.
Cardi B and Offset got married in a secret ceremony on Sept. 20, 2017. The couple privately tied the knot in their home just a few months after their relationship first started. They were in an on-and-off relationship before seemingly ending their marriage for a second time last year. Cardi filed for divorce from Offset on Jul. 31, 2024, after seven years of marriage and four years after her first filing in 2020.
A month after Cardi B filed for divorce, she addressed Offset directly during a live stream. The Grammy Award-winning artist clarified that while she loves her three children, she regrets her time with their father.
“But f**k you, I regret you,” she said. “I’m too good for you. I’ve always been too good for you.”
Now that Cardi B and Stefon Diggs’ romantic relationship is public, fans are watching closely as their love story and star power continue growing, and they enjoy this new chapter.
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