Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Call It Quits Before Super Bowl

Sources reveal the on-again, off-again couple split just days before the big game.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Cardi B and NFL player Stefon Diggs have reportedly broken up, with sources saying this isn't the first time the high-profile couple has split. The breakup allegedly happened just a few days before Diggs and the New England Patriots played in Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks.

Why it matters

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' relationship has been closely followed by entertainment media, with their ups and downs generating significant public interest. The timing of their split, just before one of the biggest sporting events of the year, adds an extra layer of drama.

The details

According to sources, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs broke up 'a few days' before the Super Bowl, continuing their pattern of an 'up and down' relationship. The pair had been together since February 2025 and welcomed their first child together in November 2025. In the lead-up to the Super Bowl, Cardi celebrated the Patriots' AFC Championship win, while Diggs hinted at a potential proposal during a press conference. However, Cardi's demeanor changed in the days before the game, and the former couple unfollowed each other on Instagram.

  • Cardi B and Stefon Diggs broke up a few days before Super Bowl LX (February 9, 2026).
  • The Patriots won the AFC Championship on January 25, 2026.
  • Stefon Diggs hinted at a potential proposal during a press conference on February 2, 2026.
  • Cardi B gave a dry response to a question about Stefon Diggs at a Super Bowl party on February 7, 2026.

The players

Cardi B

A Grammy-winning rapper who is currently on tour supporting her latest album, 'Am I the Drama?'.

Stefon Diggs

An NFL wide receiver who plays for the New England Patriots and competed in Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks.

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What they’re saying

“It's on the agenda, maybe, right? I got to get mine first, though.”

— Stefon Diggs (Press conference)

“Good luck.”

— Cardi B (SportsCenter)

What’s next

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