Rappers Cam'ron and Mase Compare NFL WAGs Taylor Swift and Cardi B

The podcast hosts discuss how public perception differs when it comes to high-profile NFL partners.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:55pm

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In a recent episode of their podcast "It Is What It Is", rappers Cam'ron and Mase discussed the public perception of NFL player relationships, specifically comparing the coverage of Taylor Swift and Cardi B as the partners of NFL stars. The conversation touched on how one relationship is often viewed as more "traditional" and "controlled" while the other faces more scrutiny, despite the facts of each situation.

Why it matters

The discussion highlights how societal biases and assumptions can shape the public narrative around celebrity relationships, particularly when it comes to high-profile figures like NFL players and their partners. It also touches on broader issues of race, gender, and the public's fascination with the personal lives of sports stars and their significant others.

The details

Cam'ron and Mase, along with guest Maurice Clarett, discussed how the public perception of Taylor Swift's relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce differs from the coverage of Cardi B's relationship with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Mase pointed out that the contrast is not strictly about race, but about how the relationships are presented and understood by the public. One is often viewed as more "traditional" and "controlled", while the other faces more scrutiny, even when the facts of each situation are similar.

  • Cardi B and Stefon Diggs welcomed their first child together in December 2025.
  • Diggs' ex, Aileen Lopera, filed a motion last week to dismiss a paternity lawsuit involving her infant daughter, whom she had believed was Diggs' child.

The players

Cam'ron

A rapper-turned-podcast host who discussed the public perception of NFL player relationships with his co-host Mase.

Mase

A rapper-turned-podcast host who discussed the public perception of NFL player relationships with his co-host Cam'ron.

Taylor Swift

A popular music artist who is the partner of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Cardi B

A popular music artist who is the partner of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

Stefon Diggs

A Minnesota Vikings wide receiver who is the partner of music artist Cardi B.

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What they’re saying

“The way people talk about Swift and Cardi B isn't strictly about race, but about how relationships are presented and understood by the public. One relationship is viewed as more 'traditional,' while the other is often scrutinized through a different lens.”

— Mase, Podcast Host (It Is What It Is)

“Some fans and commentators subconsciously label one relationship as 'cleaner' than the other, attaching assumptions about monogamy, family structure, and stability. Those perceptions aren't always grounded in facts, but they persist anyway.”

— Mase, Podcast Host (It Is What It Is)

What’s next

As the Super Bowl approaches, the public's fascination with the personal lives of NFL players and their partners is likely to continue. It will be interesting to see how the media and fans continue to frame the relationships of high-profile figures like Taylor Swift and Cardi B.

The takeaway

This discussion highlights the societal biases and assumptions that can shape the public narrative around celebrity relationships, particularly when it comes to high-profile figures like NFL players and their partners. It underscores the need for more nuanced and fact-based coverage that avoids perpetuating harmful stereotypes.