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Cardi B Defends Stefon Diggs After BIA Diss
The rapper calls out BIA for talking about her baby's father during her concert.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Cardi B took aim at fellow rapper BIA during a recent concert, defending her estranged boyfriend Stefon Diggs after BIA seemingly mocked him on social media. Cardi and Diggs, an NFL wide receiver, recently ended their relationship according to reports, but Cardi made it clear she won't let anyone else criticize him.
Why it matters
The public feud between Cardi B and BIA highlights the complexities of celebrity relationships and the challenges of maintaining privacy around personal matters. It also demonstrates how artists can use their platforms to defend their loved ones, even in the midst of personal turmoil.
The details
During her sold-out show at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles, Cardi B addressed the audience before performing her diss track "Pretty & Petty," which is believed to be aimed at BIA. Cardi said, "Let me tell you somethin', just because I ain't fuckin' with my baby daddy doesn't mean you get to talk about my baby daddy, bitch! This for you, bitch." This appears to be a response to a recent social media post from BIA that seemed to mock Diggs, Cardi's ex-boyfriend and the father of her child.
- Cardi B performed the first of two sold-out shows at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
- On Thursday, February 12, 2026, BIA commented on a clip of Cardi performing "Pretty & Petty" in Palm Desert, California.
The players
Cardi B
An American rapper known for hit songs like "Bodak Yellow" and "WAP." She recently ended her relationship with NFL player Stefon Diggs, with whom she has a child.
Stefon Diggs
An NFL wide receiver who plays for the Buffalo Bills. He recently welcomed a child with Cardi B, but the two have reportedly ended their relationship.
BIA
An American rapper from Massachusetts who has an ongoing feud with Cardi B.
What they’re saying
“Let me tell you somethin', just because I ain't fuckin' with my baby daddy doesn't mean you get to talk about my baby daddy, bitch! This for you, bitch.”
— Cardi B
“Can u name someone with more bms than receiving yards? I can! and I know that... ykwnvm [three cry-laughing emojis]”
— BIA (X)
What’s next
Fans are speculating that the feud between Cardi B and BIA could escalate further, with the potential for more diss tracks or social media exchanges.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the challenges celebrities face in maintaining privacy around their personal relationships, as well as the ways in which they can use their platforms to defend their loved ones, even in the midst of personal turmoil.
