Cardi B is asking for grace and a little less judgment from fans who have spent days dissecting her relationship with NFL star Stefon Diggs after the couple spent Christmas apart.
The Grammy-winning superstar took to social media to address a wave of criticism that has been flooding her timeline since Christmas Day. The backlash began after fans discovered that her partner, New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs, spent the holiday with his other children and their mother, while Cardi remained home with their newborn son. As the internet “dragged” her for three straight days, questioning the dynamics of her relationship and her choice to have a child with the athlete, Cardi decided it was time for a digital “reset.”
In a raw and unfiltered video posted to her X page, the “WAP” rapper urged her followers to calm down and stop being “too mean” about her personal life. She addressed the criticism of her newborn son, who arrived just this past November, with her trademark bluntness. Cardi noted that she cannot “go back in time” or undo the reality of her current situation. “I already had a baby,” she told her viewers. “You want me to put my baby back in my p*y? I don’t know. What do you want me to do? You want me to leave my man and fk yours?”
The rapper made it clear that she is navigating the complexities of co-parenting in the public eye, a task that becomes even more difficult when millions of people are weighing in on every holiday plan. While Diggs fulfilled his responsibilities to his older children, Cardi looked after their infant son, a situation she insists is a “non-issue” that fans are blowing out of proportion. She expressed frustration that her “support system” has turned into a source of stress during what should be a peaceful time for a new mother.
Beyond the family drama, Cardi revealed that she is already “super stressed out” about the professional demands waiting for her in 2026. With January just days away, she is preparing to embark on a rigorous world tour that will require her to rehearse for “10 to 12 hours a day.” This new chapter means she will be away from her home and her baby for extended periods, making the current negativity from her fanbase feel like an unnecessary burden. She pleaded with her fans to focus on the music and the upcoming tour rather than nitpicking the details of her private life.
“I need my support system, my fans, to love me,” she explained, emphasizing that she wants her audience to come to her shows and enjoy themselves rather than engaging in internet feuds. Cardi insisted that she can only “go forward now” and is determined to start the new year on a positive note.
As the video concluded, Cardi B wished everyone a Happy New Year and once again asked the public to “leave her alone” regarding her relationship with Stefon Diggs.
