Why Cardi B is giving Stefon Diggs ‘another chance’ after post-Super Bowl split

Nypost · May 12, 2026 · 289 words · By Jenna Lemoncelli

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What to know about Why Cardi B is giving Stefon Diggs ‘another chance’ after post-Super Bowl split

Rapper Cardi B is giving NFL free agent receiver Stefon Diggs a second chance and “slowly letting him back in” after their February split, according to Us Weekly.

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What happened

Rapper Cardi B is giving NFL free agent receiver Stefon Diggs a second chance and “slowly letting him back in” after their February split, according to Us Weekly.

Why it matters

Things are no longer contentious,” a source told the outlet, adding that Cardi “is not fully committing” to Diggs at this time.

Common ground

“She still has love for Stefon, which makes it difficult to walk away.” The couple’s reported reconciliation comes after Diggs was seen with his arms around the “Outside” rapper’s waist while at a Mother’s Day event, “A Moment for Moms,” hosted by his Diggs…

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Why Cardi B is giving Stefon Diggs ‘another chance’ after post-Super Bowl split?
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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: “Diggs also was seen attending Cardi’s afterparty at Throw Social.”

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The claim is supported by a single cross-reference from the NY Post stating he was seen at the afterparty at Throw Social.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — He was also seen at the “Magnet” rapper’s afterparty at Throw Social.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/09/sports/stefon-diggs-cardi-b-sh…

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Claim 2: “he attended her Little Miss Drama Tour at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on April 8.”

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Multiple web search results confirm Stefon Diggs attended Cardi B's Little Miss Drama Tour at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on April 8.

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs and Cardi B attend the game between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks during Round 2 Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on May 12, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Ne…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/30/sports/stefon-diggs-denies-mak…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs and Cardi B share one child together.Diggs was seen dancing with his mom and brother at Cardi's April 8 show at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Digg's mom previously attended Ca…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/stefon-diggs-reacts-t…

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web search NEUTRAL — Neither Cardi nor Diggs have commented on whether they’re back together, but the athlete’s attendance at the rap star’s Little Miss Drama Tour stop will be sure to spark rumors of a reconciliation.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/stefo…

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Claim 3: “Rapper Cardi B is giving NFL free agent receiver Stefon Diggs a second chance and “slowly letting him back in” after their February split, according to Us Weekly.”

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Multiple web search results from different sources confirm that Us Weekly reported Cardi B and Stefon Diggs are giving their relationship another shot after a split in February.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have rekindled their romance following their brief split. "Cardi and Stefon are giving things another shot," a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/why-cardi-b-i…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and NFL star Stefon Diggs are reportedly back together. The Grammy-winning rapper and the wide receiver are "giving things another shot" after their brief split in February, a source told ...
https://www.ibtimes.sg/are-cardi-b-nfl-star-stefon-diggs-bac…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs and Cardi B, who welcomed a son together in November 2025, celebrated Mother's Day together at his charity event over the weekend amid rumors they've reconciled their relationship. A ...
https://people.com/stefon-diggs-stepped-up-cardi-b-reunion-r…

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Claim 4: “Diggs was seen with his arms around the “Outside” rapper’s waist while at a Mother’s Day event, “A Moment for Moms,” hosted by his Diggs Deep Foundation on Saturday.”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm the couple appeared together at the Diggs Deep Foundation 'A Moment for Moms' Mother's Day event.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Seen Together at Diggs Deep Foundation Mother’s Day Event.Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Are Reportedly Back Together Months After Split And We’re Not Surprised!
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Seen Together at Diggs Deep Foundation Mother’s Day Event. The rapper and the NFL star were spotted posing for photos together at the charity gathering.
https://www.complex.com/sports/a/markelibert/cardi-b-stefon-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stefon Diggs and Cardi B celebrated Mother’s Day together at his Diggs Deep Foundation event in Washington, D.C. The pair shared affectionate moments at the event and posted for photos together.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/stefo…

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Claim 5: “They welcomed their son last November.”

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One web search result explicitly mentions they welcomed a son in November 2025, but other provided evidence (Wikipedia/YouTube) does not confirm this specific detail.

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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/@cardib

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web search NEUTRAL — I want Warner Music Group to send me marketing messages about cardi B. Unsubscribe at any time. Please read our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your personal information, inclu…
https://www.cardib.com/

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Claim 6: “Diggs was found not guilty last Tuesday of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his former personal chef, Jamila Adams.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny the legal charges or verdict regarding Jamila Adams.

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Claim 7: “Cardi and Diggs, who made their relationship Instagram official last June, split sometime before this year’s Super Bowl on Feb. 8”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia and social media links for Cardi B that do not mention the specific timeline of her relationship or split with Stefon Diggs.

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Claim 8: “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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The provided evidence discusses the Philadelphia Eagles in general but does not mention Stefon Diggs' specific contract details or his release from the Patriots in March.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia. The Eagles compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Eagles

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · The official source of Philadelphia Eagles headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday information. Go Birds!
https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 11, 2026 · Get the latest Philadelphia Eagles news. Find news, video, standings, scores and schedule information for the Philadelphia Eagles
https://www.nfl.com/teams/philadelphia-eagles/

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Claim 9: “She attended the big game and joined Bad Bunny’s halftime performance as a background dancer with actor Pedro Pascal and singer Karol G.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia and social media links for Cardi B and does not mention a halftime performance with Pedro Pascal and Karol G.

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Claim 10: “The two-day trial took place in Dedham, Mass.”

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Claim 11: ““We have been monitoring all developments in the matter which remains under review of the personal conduct policy,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said.”

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Claim 12: “the Seahawks beat the Patriots, 29-13 [at the Super Bowl on Feb. 8]”

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Three independent sources (FOX 13 Seattle, NPR, and a news report on Super Bowl LX) confirm the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 on February 8.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 to win their second Super Bowl title. Seattle controlled the game early, leading 12–0 in the third quarter as its defense stifled New Engla…
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/super-bowl-live-updates-se…

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web search NEUTRAL — Seattle won its first Super Bowl a dozen years ago behind its "Legion of Boom" defense, then was denied a repeat when New England's Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson at the goal line. The Seah…
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/08/g-s1-109268/seahawks-super-bo…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Seattle Seahawks cruised to a Super Bowl LX victory with a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday (8 February).
https://www.olympics.com/en/news/football-nfl-super-bowl-sea…

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