Cardi B is no stranger to the spotlight, but in recent days, the glare has been more intense—and personal—than usual. The Grammy-winning rapper, known for her unfiltered candor and larger-than-life persona, has found herself at the center of a social media storm over her relationship with New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The criticism, which has ramped up over the past week, prompted Cardi B to break her silence with a characteristically blunt and heartfelt video message to her fans and detractors alike.
On December 29, 2025, Cardi B took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the escalating negativity. "Y'all need to calm down. Is y'all cool? Y'all been dragging me for three or four days. And y'all been a little bit too mean," she began, her frustration palpable. The rapper, 33, went on to address the relentless scrutiny over her personal life, particularly her romance with Diggs, which has been fodder for online commentators since the couple went public in May 2025. "I can't change s. I can't go back in time. I already had a baby. Y'all want me to put my baby back in my p? Huh? I don't know what y'all want me to do. Y'all want me to leave my man and f yours?"
The video, which quickly went viral, showcased Cardi's trademark mix of humor and sincerity. She made it clear that, despite the noise, she is focused on her future—including her upcoming "Little Miss Drama Tour," which kicks off in February 2026. "I have so much work to do once January starts that it's stressing me out. I'm gonna be away from my baby, my babies, away from my personal life, away from my home. I have to rehearse for 10 to 12 hours a day for tour. There are so many elements of production that I'm missing for tour. I'm already super stressed out, you know what I'm saying?" she explained, according to reporting from People and Page Six.
Cardi B's plea to her supporters was simple: "I need my support system, my fans, to love me. I want y'all to come to my tour and enjoy yourselves with me. Don't be dragging me. That's enough. Alright? It's enough. I love y'all. I want good for y'all. I want health, money, prosperity, happiness for this new year for y'all. Wish me the same thing. Leave me alone, though. S! Damn, y'all scare me sometimes."
The backlash Cardi referenced began after fans noticed she and Diggs spent Christmas separately. Cardi posted photos of herself with their newborn son and her three children with ex-husband Offset, while Diggs shared images of himself with other children. This sparked speculation and criticism over the state of their relationship, with some followers offering unsolicited advice for Cardi to distance herself from the NFL star. According to TMZ and On SI, the couple's decision to spend the holiday apart fueled rumors that were quickly amplified across social media platforms.
Adding to the public scrutiny, Diggs, 32, faced legal troubles just a day after Cardi's video went live. On December 30, 2025, assault and strangulation charges were filed against him in Massachusetts—a development he has denied through the Patriots organization. The timing of the charges only intensified the online conversation, though Cardi's video, posted prior to the news breaking, did not address the allegations.
Despite the drama, Cardi B has continued to show public support for Diggs. She was spotted at Gillette Stadium on December 28, cheering him on as the Patriots secured a blowout victory over the rival New York Jets—a win that also clinched the AFC East championship for the team. Diggs, for his part, celebrated a personal milestone that day, earning a $500,000 bonus for his 80th reception of the season, as stipulated in his three-year, $63 million contract. The couple's bond, at least in public, appears resilient amid the swirling rumors and outside pressure.
The pair's relationship has been in the public eye since they began dating in October 2024. In November 2025, they welcomed their first child together, a son. Cardi B is also mother to Kulture (7), Wave (4), and Blossom (1), her children with Offset. Stefon Diggs is father to three children from previous relationships: Nova, born in 2016; Charliee Harper Diggs-Lopera, born in April 2025; and another daughter reportedly born earlier this year, as noted by TMZ and People. The rapper addressed the complexities of their blended family with her usual candor, previously stating on Instagram Live, "That's your baby daddy, bitch? That's my baby daddy too. Well, what now? I don't fing know. We'll figure it out, bitch."
The criticism directed at Cardi B has not gone unnoticed by her supporters. While some continue to question her choices, others have rallied around her, praising her for her honesty and resilience. As Page Six reported, the comment sections under her video were filled with both harsh critiques and words of encouragement. Cardi's message, however, was clear: she wants her fans to support her as she embarks on a demanding new chapter in her career, not add to the stress she already feels as a mother and performer.
In a September interview with Gayle King for CBS Mornings, Cardi reflected on her relationship with Diggs, 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. But I'm doing all this work while I'm creating a baby, me and my man, we're very supportive of each other." She also revealed that her song "Safe" was inspired by Diggs, noting, "He just makes me feel safe and very confident and very strong. I mean, like, two weeks ago I was literally having a panic attack. I was, like, crying and crying and crying, just because I was just getting really nervous with, you know, the whole album rollout. … He makes me feel very confident."
Looking ahead, Cardi B's "Little Miss Drama Tour" is set to begin on February 11, 2026, in Palm Desert and will wrap up in Atlanta on April 18. The tour promises to be a major production, with the rapper already deep into rehearsals and grappling with the challenges of balancing her demanding career and family life. As she told her fans, "I have to rehearse for 10-to-12 hours a day for the tour. There are so many elements of production that I'm missing for tour. I'm already super stressed out."
For Cardi B, the message is simple: she's moving forward, focused on her family, her career, and her own well-being. The noise, she insists, is just that—noise. And as the new year approaches, she's asking for a little more love and a lot less judgment from those watching her every move.
