Cardi B explains what made her ‘cuss out’ babydaddy Stefon Diggs in heated coffee shop moment

Nypost · May 13, 2026 · 340 words · By Christian Arnold

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What to know about Public Conflict

Things may not be all lovey-dovey between Stefon Diggs and Cardi B after all.

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What happened

Things may not be all lovey-dovey between Stefon Diggs and Cardi B after all.

Why it matters

But the famed rapper had an explanation for what went down on Wednesday.

Common ground

The two were seen in the middle of a tense argument outside a coffee shop and gym in Burtonsville, Md., just days after the wide receiver kissed Cardi during a Mother’s Day event.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that A report from US Weekly this week indicated that Cardi had decided to give DIggs a second chance and that the two had been in “closer contact lately.”?
How does this story connect Public Conflict with Celebrity Relationship Drama over the next few days?

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “A report from US Weekly this week indicated that Cardi had decided to give DIggs a second chance and that the two had been in “closer contact lately.””

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Claim 2: “The outlet also reported the fight went on for at least 10 minutes.”

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While the argument is corroborated, the specific detail that it lasted 'at least 10 minutes' is mentioned in the TMZ-sourced reports but not independently verified by other distinct reporting organizations.

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web search NEUTRAL — stefon diggs cardi b offset split sub swipe getty. Getty. Granted, he doesn't say Cardi or Stefon's name, but given the current situation -- and the other times Offset sneak dissed her and Diggs -- fa…
https://www.tmz.com/2025/10/31/offset-diss-cardi-b-stefon-di…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs and Cardi B are reportedly in a relationship. They were recently seen in Paris. Diggs faced accusations of sexual assault last year by Chris Blake Griffith. Griffith also filed a lawsuit …
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/he-tried…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs and Cardi B spotted together at Mother’s Day event. Yesterday. By Brandon Caldwell.Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Pack on PDA at Mother's Day Wellness Event. 38 minutes ago. Save for later.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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Claim 3: “Videos posted to social media, as published by TMZ, showed the Diggs, 32, and Cardi, 33, in a heated exchange”

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TMZ and other sources confirm the publication of videos showing the pair (aged 32 and 33) in a heated exchange in Burtonsville, Maryland.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar (formerly Cephus; born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper. Born and raised in New York City, she is known for her energetic rap flow a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardi_B

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj and American rapper Cardi B have been involved in a highly publicized feud since around 2017. As Cardi B's song "Bodak Yellow" rose to popularity in 2017, rumors of a fe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicki_Minaj–Cardi_B_feud

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stefon Marsean Diggs (born November 29, 1993) is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins and was selected by the Minn…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefon_Diggs

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Claim 4: “Diggs, a free agent after being released by the Patriots a month after their Super Bowl 2026 loss”

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Web search results and Wikipedia entries for the 2025/2026 Patriots seasons confirm that Stefon Diggs was released by the New England Patriots and is currently a free agent, following a Super Bowl 2026 appearance.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New England Patriots' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall, their second under de facto general manager Eliot Wolf, their first under head coach Mike …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_England_Patriots_seas…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New England Patriots' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall, their third under de facto general manager Eliot Wolf and their second under head coac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_England_Patriots_seas…

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Claim 5: “Diggs and Cardi made their relationship Instagram official in June”

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Both a cross-reference (NY Post) and multiple web search results confirm that the couple made their relationship Instagram official in June.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and Diggs, who plays wide receiver for the Patriots, were rumored to have begun dating in October of last year. Their relationship was confirmed by the rapper this past June in an Instagram po…
https://www.si.com/nfl/cardi-b-stefon-diggs-expecting-first-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B made her relationship with NFL star Stefon Diggs Instagram-official days after slamming her ex Offset as a deadbeat dad. The “Up” rapper featured the New England Patriots wide receiver in a ca…
https://pagesix.com/2025/06/01/celebrity-news/cardi-b-makes-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs is Cardi's first relationship after she filed for divorce from rapper Offset after six years of marriage. Elizabeth Randolph - Author.Source: Instagram/@iamcardib, @stefondiggs. Cardi and…
https://www.distractify.com/p/cardi-b-stefon-diggs-relations…

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Claim 6: “the wide receiver kissed Cardi during a Mother’s Day event.”

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Multiple sources report that Stefon Diggs and Cardi B were seen together and shared a kiss at a Diggs Deep Foundation Mother's Day wellness event in Washington, D.C.

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Claim 7: “The two were seen in the middle of a tense argument outside a coffee shop and gym in Burtonsville, Md.”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Cardi B and Stefon Diggs were seen in a tense argument outside a coffee shop and gym in Burtonsville, Maryland.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and Stefon Diggs were caught on video in a heated argument. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon (May 13) outside of a coffee shop and gym in Burtonsville, Maryland, according to TMZ.
https://www.complex.com/music/a/alex-ocho/cardi-b-stefon-dig…

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web search NEUTRAL — The footage,shared by FearBuck on X, reportedly shows the two outside a coffee shop and gym in Burtonsville, Maryland, near Washington, DC. In the clip, Cardi is seen speaking expressively while ...
https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/cardi-b-stefon-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Just days after Cardi B and Stefon Diggs surprised fans by reuniting at the NFL star's Mother's Day event, the pair were caught having a tense argument outside of a coffee shop and a gym in ...
https://pagesix.com/2026/05/13/celebrity-news/cardi-b-and-st…

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Claim 8: “they ended things at some point prior to the Super Bowl in February.”

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The NY Post cross-reference mentions they split before the Super Bowl on Feb 8, but no other independent sources in the provided evidence confirm this specific timeline.

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Claim 9: “TMZ reported that Cardi B had been overheard saying, “That bitch is messy.””

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Multiple sources explicitly state that TMZ reported a bystander overheard Cardi B saying 'That bitch is messy' during the argument.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Danielle Marie Bregoli (born March 26, 2003), better known by her stage name Bhad Bhabie (pronounced "bad baby"), is an American rapper, songwriter, and media personality. She gained viral recognition…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhad_Bhabie

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Claim 10: ““Sometimes I forget I’m a celebrity… damn y’all ain’t never cuss your babydad out when you hungry?” she wrote.”

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Web search results mention Cardi B responding to fans on X and addressing her relationship with Diggs, but the specific quote referring to him as 'babydad' is not present in the provided evidence.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi's comments come days after she addressed the hate she's been getting about her relationship with Stefon Diggs in a video on X. Cardi B is letting off some steam.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/cardi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Why Offset’s post struck a nerve beyond gossip and viral drama. According to screenshots circulated online at the time, Offset posted “My kid lol” on his Instagram Stories, a remark widely interpreted…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/offsets-…

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web search NEUTRAL — She ended her message by wishing her fans health and happiness, but firmly asked them to leave her alone regarding her romance. Cardi B Responds to Recent Backlash from online Relationship experts ove…
https://www.operationsports.com/cardi-b-responds-harshly-to-…

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Claim 11: “Diggs, who shares a son with the rapper, was seen kissing Cardi on the cheek and putting his arm around her waist.”

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Claim 12: “the two were all loved up during a Diggs Deep Foundation Mother’s Day wellness event in Washington, D.C. on Saturday.”

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Although listed as 'no evidence' in the prompt's summary, the actual evidence provided for Claim 1 explicitly confirms they were 'all loved up' (getting cozy/kissing) at the Diggs Deep Foundation Mother's Day wellness event in Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

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