From Rumors to a Real Relationship
Cardi and Diggs were first linked together in October 2024, just months after she filed for divorce from Offset following years of marriage marked by infidelity rumors. At the time, speculation swirled, but Cardi pushed back against the rumors, declining to confirm anything about a romance with the athlete. The two were later spotted by paparazzi leaving a Miami club together in February 2025, fueling further chatter that something real was developing between them.
Their first true public outing as a couple came that spring, when Cardi and Diggs were seen cuddled up courtside at a New York Knicks playoff game, holding hands as they entered and exited Madison Square Garden together. Fans spotted the rapper on the arena's Jumbotron affectionately squeezing Diggs' cheeks, a moment that quickly went viral and all but confirmed the relationship was more than just rumor.
Going Instagram Official
By June 2025, Cardi made things official the way she does best: on social media. She shared a photo of the two snuggled together on a boat, along with a video of herself dancing closely with Diggs, marking her first public relationship since filing for divorce from Offset. The announcement sent fans into a frenzy, as the pairing of a Grammy-winning rapper and a star NFL receiver felt like an unlikely but undeniably exciting match.
Speaking about the relationship later that year, Cardi opened up about how different dating felt this time around. She admitted that hiding a relationship from public view had been difficult, but said she had genuinely fallen for Diggs despite her hesitations about dating again after spending most of her adult life in one long-term relationship. She also spoke admiringly about his work ethic as a professional athlete, comparing his disciplined schedule to military training and expressing genuine respect for how hard he pushed himself.
A Pregnancy Announcement Like No Other
Just months after going public, the couple's relationship reached a major milestone. On September 17, 2025, while appearing on CBS Mornings with Gayle King to promote her album Am I the Drama?, Cardi revealed she was expecting a baby with Diggs, telling viewers she felt excited, happy, and in a genuinely good space in her life.
The timing made headlines for more than one reason. Cardi was simultaneously rolling out new music while announcing a pregnancy, blending her professional comeback with deeply personal news in a way only she could pull off. Diggs later confirmed at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards that the couple was expecting a boy, telling reporters the baby was coming soon and asking fans to wish them luck.
Complications Behind the Scenes
The pregnancy announcement wasn't without controversy. Around the same time, it was revealed that Diggs was also the father of a daughter with model Aileen Lopera, with paternity confirmed through legal channels in early November 2025. Lopera's attorney stated publicly that paternity had been established and that Diggs had acknowledged the child, expressing hope that both parents could move forward cooperatively. Diggs, for his part, had previously asked for joint legal and physical custody once paternity was confirmed.
Despite the complicated timing, Cardi and Diggs appeared to remain a united front. Cardi attended her first New England Patriots game that November, proudly showing off her baby bump in burgundy team colors while cheering Diggs on from the stands.
Welcoming Baby Number Four
On November 13, 2025, Cardi announced via Instagram that she and Diggs had welcomed a baby boy, their first child together and her fourth overall. The newborn was affectionately nicknamed "Touchdown" by fans, a fitting tribute given his father's profession. Cardi shared the news in an emotional caption set to one of her own songs, reflecting on how her life had always moved through different chapters and seasons, with this new arrival marking the start of another.
The blended family now includes Cardi's three children with Offset, daughters Kulture and Blossom and son Wave, alongside her new son with Diggs. Diggs himself is already a father to a daughter named Nova, in addition to the daughter he welcomed around the same time as his son with Cardi.
Cheering Him On at the Biggest Stage
By early 2026, Cardi had fully embraced her role as a football girlfriend, supporting Diggs through the postseason. She was photographed alongside him after the AFC Championship game in Denver as the Patriots advanced toward the Super Bowl. When Diggs took the field for Super Bowl LX, Cardi was there cheering him on, having transformed in under a year from a curious bystander to one of football's most visible and vocal supporters.
Less than two years removed from finalizing her divorce from Offset after seven turbulent years of marriage, Cardi's relationship with Diggs now includes a blended family and what she has described as a genuine, supportive partnership unlike anything she experienced before.