Stefon Diggs denies making vulgar Cardi B ‘worst decision’ comment

Nypost · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · Apr 30, 2026 · 465 words · By Jenna Lemoncelli

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NFL free agent receiver Stefon Diggs fiercely denied a claim that he said dating his ex-girlfriend, rapper Cardi B, was his worst decision in an Instagram comment on Tuesday.

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What happened

NFL free agent receiver Stefon Diggs fiercely denied a claim that he said dating his ex-girlfriend, rapper Cardi B, was his worst decision in an Instagram comment on Tuesday.

Why it matters

The 32-year-old All-Pro, who was released by Patriots this offseason after reaching Super Bowl 2026, responded in the comments of a post by EntertainmentSA, a website in South Africa, which shared a screengrab of Diggs allegedly going off about his personal…

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The screengrab read: “The wrong decision I made recently… Falling in love with a whore with 3 kids.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Cardi and Diggs, who made their relationship Instagram official last June, split sometime before this year’s Super Bowl on Feb. 8, when the Seahawks beat the Patriots, 29-13?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 17 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Cardi and Diggs, who made their relationship Instagram official last June, split sometime before this year’s Super Bowl on Feb. 8, when the Seahawks beat the Patriots, 29-13.”

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Web search results corroborate that the relationship was made official in June 2025, and that the split occurred around the Super Bowl LX on February 8th. The timing of the split relative to the game is consistent across multiple sources.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RFXLwZV_fA

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web search NEUTRAL — In early February 2026, just days before Super Bowl LX on February 8, the relationship reportedly hit a breaking point, with Cardi said to have ended things over betrayal and trust issues.
https://poprant.indiatimes.com/trending/did-stefon-diggs-rea…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and Diggs publicly confirmed their relationship in June 2025, and they welcomed a son together in November of that year. Following the Pats’ Super Bowl loss, social media users pointed out tha…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stefon-diggs-cardi-b-break…

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Claim 2: “The woman claimed Diggs slapped and choked her until she began blacking out on Dec. 2 in his Dedham home, a police report obtained by The Post showed.”

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Claim 3: “Diggs pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other criminal charges during a court appearance in Dedham, Mass. in February after the Super Bowl.”

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Claim 4: “New England’s decision to release Diggs was purely financially motivated, according to NFL Network.”

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Claim 5: “They sparked reunion rumors when Diggs attended Cardi’s Little Miss Drama Tour at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. with his mother and brother on April 8.”

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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the web search results provided were empty, making it impossible to confirm or deny the event.

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Claim 6: “The screengrab read: “The wrong decision I made recently… Falling in love with a whore with 3 kids. Brought bad luck to life, business, endorsements & partners. Stained my status.””

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The specific text quoted in the claim, 'The wrong decision I made recently… Falling in love with a whore with 3 kids. Brought bad luck to life, business, endorsements & partners. Stained my status,' is directly quoted and reported in multiple web search results, establishing the content of the alleged screengrab.

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 hour ago · The screengrab read: “The wrong decision I made recently… Falling in love with a whore with 3 kids. Brought bad luck to life, business, endorsements & partners. Stained my status.”
https://nypost.com/2026/04/30/sports/stefon-diggs-denies-mak…

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · A viral post claims Stefon Diggs criticized his past relationship with Cardi B, calling it a major mistake that hurt his career and endorsements. The alleged remarks, shared from an Instag…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/fact-che…

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 14, 2026 · The Instagram posts and social media patterns suggest that Diggs may be processing a mix of professional disappointment and personal reflection.
https://rollingout.com/2026/02/14/stefon-diggs-cardi-b-rumor…

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Claim 7: “Cardi shares three children with her estranged husband, rapper Offset: daughters Kulture, 7, and Blossom, 1, and a 4-year-old son Wave.”

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Multiple web search results consistently report that Cardi B has three children from her marriage to Offset: Kulture, Wave, and Blossom, with specified ages and roles (daughters Kulture, Blossom; son Wave).

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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 20, 2025 · Cardi B is officially a mom of four! Cardi was already a mom to three children from her marriage to rapper Offset: daughter Kulture, 7, son Wave, 4, and daughter Blossom,...
https://people.com/all-about-cardi-b-kids-11849548

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 8, 2026 · Cardi B is a "proud mommy" to her four kids: Kulture, Wave, and Blossom, and "Baby Brim." The "Please Me" rapper welcomed her three eldest children with Migos alum Offset before...
https://www.instyle.com/cardi-b-kids-offset-stefon-diggs-119…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B is a "proud mommy" to her three kids: Kulture, Wave, and Blossom. The single mother welcomed all three children with fellow rapper Offset before going her own way in 2023.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/family-and-relationships/parenting…

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Claim 8: “The 32-year-old All-Pro, who was released by Patriots this offseason after reaching Super Bowl 2026, responded in the comments of a post by EntertainmentSA, a website in South Africa, which shared a screengrab of Diggs allegedly going off about his personal life on his Instagram Story.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that the 32-year-old All-Pro, who was released by the Patriots after Super Bowl 2026, responded to a post by EntertainmentSA (South Africa) that shared a screengrab of his alleged Instagram Story. This detail is consistently reported across the search results.

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 hour ago · The 32-year-old All-Pro, who was released by Patriots this offseason after reaching Super Bowl 2026, responded in the comments of a post by EntertainmentSA, a website in South Africa, whi…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/30/sports/stefon-diggs-denies-mak…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs' run with the New England Patriots will be one-and-done. On Wednesday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that the Patriots informed the former four-time Pro Bowl wide...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/stefon-diggs-reacts-to-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 4, 2026 · While a formal announcement from the Patriots is forthcoming, Diggs is said to have already been notified that his time with the team is officially over.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stefon-diggs-reportedly-re…

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Claim 9: “Diggs, who has multiple children with different women, and Cardi welcomed their son last November.”

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The web search results for this claim returned results related to 'Diggs' dog crates, not Stefon Diggs' personal life. Therefore, the evidence provided does not support or contradict the claim about Diggs' children. The claim is based on information not found in the provided evidence.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Diggs Crate System is a thoughtfully designed set of essentials that work together to create a calm, safe environment for rest, routine, and learning, right from day one and as your dog grows. Dog…
https://www.diggs.pet/

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web search NEUTRAL — Crates Collection Designed for puppies, pros, and every stage in between. Diggs crates are engineered with safety features, durable materials, and thoughtful design to support every stage of your dog’…
https://www.diggs.pet/collections/crate

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Claim 10: “The pair reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram after Super Bowl 2026, which was played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.”

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and Stefon Diggs might be on the rocks. Cardi, 33, and Diggs, 32, sparked split rumors following the 2026 Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8.
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/cardi-b-and-s…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and Stefon Diggs sparked breakup rumors after the Super Bowl LX. The couple, who welcomed a son in November 2025, appear to have split after they unfollowed each other on social media.
https://pagesix.com/2026/02/09/celebrity-news/cardi-b-and-st…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and NFL star Stefon Diggs have the internet talking after the two mutually unfollowed each other on Instagram. Fans first noticed the change the day after Diggs' team played in Super Bowl LX. …
https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/are-cardi-b-and-s…

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Claim 11: “The four-time Pro Bowler was released by the Patriots in March after one season, despite signing a three-year, $69 million contract last spring.”

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Claim 12: “His release by New England came as he faces charges of strangulation in an alleged pay dispute with his former chef.”

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Claim 13: “Diggs’ Instagram Story did not show that post as of Thursday afternoon.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that the alleged Instagram Story post was not visible as of Thursday afternoon, which aligns with the claim's timeline and status.

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 hour ago · Diggs’ Instagram Story did not show that post as of Thursday afternoon. “lol I would never say no goofy ass s–t like this,” Diggs commented on the post. “Nor would I speak on the mother .…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/30/sports/stefon-diggs-denies-mak…

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web search NEUTRAL — It tarnished my status.” As of Thursday afternoon, the original Instagram Story from Diggs was no longer available. In response to the post, Diggs commented, “LOL, I would never say no to something st…
https://totalnews.com/stefon-diggs-refutes-claim-of-saying-c…

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Claim 14: “Diggs’ trial is scheduled to begin Monday, May 4, per court records.”

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Claim 15: “NFL free agent receiver Stefon Diggs fiercely denied a claim that he said dating his ex-girlfriend, rapper Cardi B, was his worst decision in an Instagram comment on Tuesday.”

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Multiple web search results report that Stefon Diggs responded to claims that he called dating Cardi B his worst decision. The evidence shows he did not simply deny the rumors, but went 'on the offensive' with a direct response, contradicting the premise that he merely denied the claim.

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web search NEUTRAL — Stephon Diggs and Cardi B: So what was the comment that defended the false claims? Instead of simply denying the rumours, Stefon Diggs went on the offensive with a direct, no-nonsense response, writin…
https://poprant.indiatimes.com/trending/did-stefon-diggs-rea…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs left an NSFW comment under Cardi B ’s photo on Instagram that referenced a past rumor about the Grammy-winning rapper. “Smells BBL,” Diggs wrote, adding a tongue emoji. (BBL is an acronym…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/stefon-diggs-le…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B made a chilling decision after Stefon Diggs was accused of something.#cardib #stefondiggs #fyp #foryoupage #celebrity.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/what-happened-between-stefon…

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Claim 16: “He tallied 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns in 2025.”

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Claim 17: “After that, Cardi said she wasn’t “f—ing” with Diggs during her concert in Los Angeles on Feb. 15.”

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