Cardi B Makes Super Bowl 60 Cameo as Patriots Lose

Rapper's trial for 2018 assault case continues as she appears at big game

Feb. 9, 2026 at 9:55am

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Cardi B made a surprise cameo appearance at Super Bowl 60 on Sunday, despite being on trial for an alleged 2018 assault of a security guard in Beverly Hills. The rapper's trial responses have been going viral as she denies the charges. Meanwhile, Stefon Diggs' New England Patriots lost the big game.

Why it matters

Cardi B's high-profile appearance at the Super Bowl comes as she continues to face legal troubles from a 2018 incident, raising questions about celebrity accountability and the public's appetite for stars embroiled in controversies. The Patriots' loss also marks a shift in the NFL's power dynamics.

The details

Cardi B stepped out in a lacy, eggshell corset dress for her Super Bowl cameo, despite her ongoing $24 million assault trial. The rapper is accused of assaulting security guard Emani Ellis in a 2018 Beverly Hills altercation, which she has denied. Meanwhile, wide receiver Stefon Diggs and the New England Patriots fell to the opposing team in Super Bowl 60.

  • Cardi B's trial for the 2018 assault case is currently ongoing.
  • Cardi B made a surprise appearance at Super Bowl 60 on February 9, 2026.

The players

Cardi B

An American rapper who is currently on trial for an alleged 2018 assault of a security guard in Beverly Hills.

Emani Ellis

A security guard whom Cardi B is accused of assaulting in a 2018 incident in Beverly Hills.

Stefon Diggs

A wide receiver for the New England Patriots who lost the Super Bowl 60 game.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like I'm in a good space. I feel very strong. I feel very powerful that I'm doing all this work.”

— Cardi B (wn.com)

What’s next

The judge in Cardi B's assault trial will make a decision on whether to allow her to remain free on bail.

The takeaway

Cardi B's high-profile Super Bowl appearance underscores the public's complex relationship with celebrities embroiled in legal troubles, as well as the NFL's evolving power dynamics with the Patriots' loss signaling a shift in the league.