Stefon Diggs, kisses Cardi B days after his acquittal in twist to breakup saga

Nypost · May 09, 2026 · 353 words · By Bridget Reilly

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What to know about Stefon Diggs, kisses Cardi B days after his acquittal in twist to breakup saga

The star wide receiver and rapper appear as if they could be rekindling their romance after Cardi made an appearance at Diggs’ Deep Foundation Mother’s Day wellness event Saturday.

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What happened

The star wide receiver and rapper appear as if they could be rekindling their romance after Cardi made an appearance at Diggs’ Deep Foundation Mother’s Day wellness event Saturday.

Why it matters

The two posed for cozy photos together, including one where Diggs dipped Cardi and planted a kiss on her cheek.

Common ground

Even after the photos were taken, the two remained close as Cardi touched Digg’s chest.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Stefon Diggs, kisses Cardi B days after his acquittal in twist to breakup saga?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The decision was purely financial, according to NFL Network?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The decision was purely financial, according to NFL Network.”

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Claim 2: “The chef alleged the four-time Pro Bowler slapped and choked her until she started to black out on Dec. 2 while in his Dedham home.”

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Multiple sources report the chef's allegations that Diggs slapped and choked her at his home in Dedham around December 2 (or reported shortly after).

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs allegedly hit and then choked a female employee during a dispute over money earlier this month, according to a newly released police report. The report — first obtained by PEOPLE — stated…
https://www.aol.com/news/stefon-diggs-allegedly-slapped-chok…

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 encounter at Diggs’ home in Dedham, where his former live-in personal chef testified he slapped and choked her during an argument.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/former-patriots-receiver-stef…

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web search NEUTRAL — She alleges that Diggs also threw her onto a bed. The incident was reported to police on December 16, and charges were formally filed two weeks later. Diggs and his legal team categorically deny the a…
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/stefon-dig…

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Claim 3: “After the Super Bowl, the pair reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram”

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Multiple sources report that the pair unfollowed each other on Instagram following the Super Bowl loss.

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web search NEUTRAL — Diggs was the #1 wide receiver for the New England Patriots this year. As per The Mirror US, a Twitter page had reported that the two have unfollowed each other on Instagram, sparking breakup rumors.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/cardi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and Stefon Diggs could be dealing with some trouble in paradise ... at least that's what fans think after the two unfollowed each other on Instagram.
https://www.tmz.com/2026/02/09/cardi-b-stefon-diggs-unfollow…

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web search NEUTRAL — Following the New England Patriots' Super Bowl loss, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have unfollowed each other on Instagram, prompting split rumours.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/cardi-b-an…

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Claim 4: “broke up sometime before this year’s Super Bowl on Feb. 8 when the Seahawks took down Diggs and the Patriots, 29-13.”

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Multiple sources report rumors of a breakup before the February 8 Super Bowl where the Seahawks defeated the Patriots 29-13.

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs’ Super Bowl LX performance under scrutiny.In the Patriots’ 29–13 loss to the Seahawks, Diggs finished with three receptions for 37 yards on three targets.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stefon-diggs-cardi-b-break…

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web search NEUTRAL — Between Diggs’ lackluster stats in the Super Bowl and the rumors of a messy breakup involving an alleged hotel room guest, fans haven't been kind. "Stefon Diggs really lost the Lombardi and Cardi B in…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/he-reall…

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web search NEUTRAL — Did Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Split Ahead of Super Bowl 2026?The New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13 during the big game on February 8, and afterwards, rumors began surfacing that the…
https://www.tvinsider.com/1244158/stefon-diggs-cardi-b-relat…

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Claim 5: “Diggs and Cardi, who first made their relationship public last June and had a child together in November 2025”

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Multiple sources confirm the relationship went public in June 2025 and that they welcomed a child in November 2025.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and Diggs welcomed their first child together in November 2025. In January 2026, Cardi B watched Diggs and the New England Patriots secure their spot in the 2026 Super Bowl.
https://www.aol.com/articles/know-stefon-diggs-cardi-bs-2350…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and Stefon Diggs sat courtside cheering on the New York Knicks against there Boston Celtics ( Getty ). The couple went public with their relationship in May after first sparking romance rumour…
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/cardi-b-stefon-digg…

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web search NEUTRAL — Diggs and Cardi B’s romance had sparked chaos among fans when the two went public with their relationship in June 2025. This comes after the "Up" rapper's split from her former lover and rapper Offset…
https://iol.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/international…

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Claim 6: “He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance in February and was cleared by a jury this week”

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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of results for 'Stefon' the SNL character, which are irrelevant. There is no evidence in the provided results confirming the February plea or the specific timing of the jury's clearance.

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon was created by American sketch-comedy television show Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member Bill Hader and writer John Mulaney. [2] The character was inspired by people Hader and Mulaney had en…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefon

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Meyers (né Zolesky), better known as Stefon, was a character on Saturday Night Live played by Bill Hader. He usually appears on the Weekend Update segment and later marries the anchor Seth Meye…
https://snl.fandom.com/wiki/Stefon

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 22, 2023 · Bill Hader, John Mulaney, and Seth Meyers reflect on Stefon's first appearance, who he's based on, and that Ed Hardy shirt.
https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/snl-bill-hader-stefon-based-…

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Claim 7: “Cardi made an appearance at Diggs’ Deep Foundation Mother’s Day wellness event Saturday.”

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The provided web search results for Cardi B are general profile pages (Wikipedia, YouTube, Instagram) and do not mention a Mother's Day wellness event with Stefon Diggs.

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web search NEUTRAL — Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar[a] (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 flo…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardi_B

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web search NEUTRAL — The official YouTube channel of Cardi B. Subscribe for the latest official music videos, live performances, lyric videos, official audio, and more: https://c...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMAbVFmxKUVGAll0WVGpFw

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web search NEUTRAL — 162M Followers, 3,730 Following, 1,904 Posts - Cardi B (@iamcardib) on Instagram: "My album ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ is OUT NOW 🐦⬛"
https://www.instagram.com/iamcardib/

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Claim 8: “Digg’s acquittal after facing charges of strangulation in an alleged pay dispute with her former chef.”

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Multiple independent sources confirm that Stefon Diggs was found not guilty/acquitted of assault and strangulation charges involving a former chef/employee.

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs was cleared of assault charges involving a former employee, but Cam Newton thinks the NFL star is hiding a much messier reality. 4 hours ago. Save for later.Stefon Diggs found not guilty …
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on Tuesday of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute. The four-time Pro Bowl.
https://www.objectivist.co/2026/05/stefon-diggs-acquitted-of…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs’ former personal chef has accused him of strangling her during an alleged dispute over unpaid wages.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhS2EWyNxEM

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Claim 9: “Cardi has three additional children with her estranged husband, rapper Offset — daughters Kulture, 7, and Blossom, 1, and a 4-year-old son, Wave.”

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Claim 10: “Diggs attended Cardi’s Little Miss Drama Tour in Washington, D.C. with his mother and brother on April 8.”

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Claim 11: “He was also seen at the “Magnet” rapper’s afterparty at Throw Social.”

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Claim 12: “Cardi said she wasn’t “f–king” with Diggs during her concert in Los Angeles on Feb. 15.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general profile pages for Cardi B and does not contain any mention of a concert in Los Angeles on February 15 or statements regarding Stefon Diggs.

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web search NEUTRAL — 162M Followers, 3,730 Following, 1,904 Posts - Cardi B (@iamcardib) on Instagram: "My album ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ is OUT NOW 🐦⬛"
https://www.instagram.com/iamcardib/

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Claim 13: “In March, Diggs was released by the Patriots after only one season despite signing a three-year, $69 million contract.”

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