If you’ve spent any time on X (formerly Twitter) or scrolling through celebrity gossip sites lately, you’ve definitely seen the names Cardi B and Stefon Diggs linked together. It’s the kind of crossover that feels like a fever dream: the "Queen of Rap" and a Pro Bowl wide receiver currently making plays for the New England Patriots.
People are obsessed. They want to know every detail. How did they meet? Is it serious? And most importantly, how long has Cardi B been with Stefon Diggs?
Honestly, the timeline is a bit of a whirlwind. It’s a mix of viral Coachella moments, courtside dates, and a very public pregnancy that caught everyone off guard. If you’re trying to keep track of when this all started, you aren't alone.
The Early Days: From Rumors to Reality
It didn't just happen overnight. The whispers started back in October 2024. At that time, Cardi was navigating a messy, highly publicized split from her husband of seven years, Offset. While the internet was busy dissecting her divorce filing, fans with eagle eyes spotted her out with the then-Houston Texans star.
There wasn't much proof at first. Just "he said, she said" stuff. Cardi even hopped on a livestream to call the internet "insane" for the rumors. But by Valentine's Day 2025, things shifted.
- February 2025: TMZ catches the pair at a nightclub in New York City before they reportedly flew to Miami together.
- April 2025: The Coachella "lap dance" video. This was basically the point of no return. The footage of Cardi and Stefon getting cozy at the festival went nuclear on social media.
- May 2025: They hit a New York Knicks game together. Sitting courtside, holding hands, looking very much like a couple. This was their first real "official" public outing.
So, if we’re counting from those first October sightings, they’ve been a thing for about 15 months as of early 2026. If you only count from when they actually admitted it? It’s been more like nine or ten months.
A New Chapter and a New Baby
Things moved fast. Like, really fast.
In September 2025, Cardi sat down with Gayle King on CBS Mornings to drop a bombshell: she was pregnant with her fourth child, and Stefon Diggs was the father. She looked radiant, telling Gayle she felt "powerful" and "in a good space." Stefon was all over the comments on her Instagram, even joking about looking for Spanish names for their "Team Boy" arrival.
In November 2025, they welcomed their son.
This makes their relationship one of those "fast-track" romances that celebrity culture loves to judge. Critics have been pretty harsh, especially since Cardi is still technically navigating her divorce from Offset. Some bloggers even called it a "revenge baby," a claim Cardi shut down with her typical "don't-test-me" energy on social media.
The "Family Man" Drama
Dating Stefon Diggs isn't exactly a quiet walk in the park. The man has a history. Before he and Cardi became the NFL's favorite new couple, he was already a father to several children with different women.
By late 2025, reports surfaced that Stefon has at least six children in total, including his new son with Cardi. This has led to a lot of "blended family" Growing pains. Remember that Christmas 2025 drama? Stefon posted photos with his other kids while Cardi was home with their newborn. Fans went wild thinking they broke up, but Cardi later clarified they were just handling the logistics of being parents to kids from different homes.
"We can only go forward now," she told fans during a late-night rant. Basically, she’s not looking back, and she’s not letting the internet's "mean" comments get to her.
What Most People Get Wrong About Them
A lot of people think this is just a rebound. They see Cardi leaving a seven-year marriage and jumping into a high-profile relationship with an athlete and assume it's a distraction.
But if you watch them, there’s a different vibe. Cardi has mentioned that she’s always been in long relationships since her early 20s. She’s not someone who "dates around." According to people close to her, Stefon provides a kind of support she wasn't getting toward the end of her marriage.
Recent Scandals and Where They Stand Now
As we move into 2026, it hasn't all been roses and baby pictures. Just weeks ago, in late December 2025 and early January 2026, Stefon faced serious legal trouble involving allegations from a former personal chef.
Cardi has been his biggest defender. She even posted (and then quickly deleted) alleged text messages to prove his side of the story. She’s standing by her man, which tells you a lot about the current state of their relationship. They aren't just "dating"—they are in the trenches together.
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The Timeline at a Glance
- October 2024: First "unconfirmed" dates and sightings.
- February 2025: The Valentine's Day Miami getaway.
- May 2025: The "Official" debut at Madison Square Garden.
- June 2025: Instagram official with a yacht post.
- November 2025: Their son is born.
- January 2026: Still going strong despite legal drama and internet "dragging."
Why This Relationship Actually Matters
This isn't just another celebrity hookup. It represents a massive shift in Cardi B's life. She’s transitioning from the "Cardi and Offset" era—which defined her entire rise to superstardom—to something entirely new.
Stefon is also at a turning point, moving from the Buffalo Bills to the Texans and finally the Patriots, all while becoming a more central figure in the entertainment world thanks to this relationship.
So, what's the next step if you're following this story?
Keep an eye on Cardi’s upcoming tour for her sophomore album, Am I the Drama. She’s hinted that Stefon might be making some appearances. Also, watch the court filings for her divorce from Offset; until that’s finalized, there’s always going to be a layer of legal complexity to her life with Stefon.
The best thing you can do is take the social media noise with a grain of salt. These two seem committed to making their unconventional family work, regardless of what the "304 gossipers" have to say.