Inside Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' relationship timeline: From Coachella flirt to courtside love

Grammy award-winning rapper Cardi B and NFL star Stefon Diggs are the new celebrity couple everyone is talking about. Following months of rumors, the two appear to have publicly confirmed their romance. But when did it really begin? While their love story has unfolded in public, fans have pieced together moments going back several months. Here’s a simple and clear timeline that tracks how their romance grew from whispers online to their first public appearance courtside in New York.


2024: Rumors Begin to Rise October 9, 2024 – Cardi B shuts down dating rumors online
In October 2024, fans on social media started buzzing after Cardi B was allegedly seen out in Los Angeles with Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Some even claimed they spotted the two dining together at a private restaurant. The rumors gained so much traction that Cardi B addressed them herself during an Instagram Live session.

“The internet is insane. These rumors are so crazy, I can’t even take them seriously,” Cardi B said live. She didn’t mention Stefon directly but laughed off the claims.


December 18, 2024 – Cardi admits she’s dating during Offset drama
In December 2024, while going through a messy separation from Offset, Cardi B confirmed she was “dating.” This came after Offset posted accusations on Instagram suggesting Cardi had moved on too quickly. Cardi B clapped back, saying, “So dating because I’m single means I’m just worried about d–k? You sound dumb.” She added, “Just sign the papers already.”

Though she didn’t name anyone, many fans believed she was talking about Stefon Diggs.


2025: Romance Goes Public February 14, 2025 – Late-night Valentine’s sighting in Miami
On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025, TMZ captured Cardi B and Stefon Diggs arriving separately at a luxury hotel in Miami around midnight. Both wore casual clothes and entered from different entrances, but sources say they spent the night together. This was the first real clue that their relationship had moved beyond just rumors.


April 13, 2025 – Cardi B gives Stefon Diggs a lap dance at Coachella
During Coachella’s first weekend in Indio, California, Cardi B was seen giving Stefon Diggs a lap dance backstage. The moment was caught on video by fans and quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter). One fan wrote, “Offset is definitely punching the air right now.” Offset later responded, “I’m happy for her!!” in a now-deleted comment.


April 27, 2025 – Cardi B confirms she’s seeing someone
Just two weeks later, Cardi B spoke on X Spaces, saying she was “seeing someone.” She didn’t name Stefon Diggs but dropped hints. “When you got a fine man loving you from head to toe, who cares what people say?” she said. This confirmed what fans had already guessed.


May 5, 2025 – Met Gala afterparty sparks headlines
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs both attended the Met Gala in New York City but walked the red carpet separately. Later that night, they were spotted just minutes apart entering the same afterparty at The Standard Hotel rooftop. Witnesses say they stayed close throughout the night.

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May 12, 2025 – Courtside debut at Knicks game
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs publicly debuted on May 12, 2025, at New York's Madison Square Garden. They were seen courtside for the NBA Playoff matchup between the Knicks and the Celtics. Cardi was seen on the Jumbotron playfully squeezing Stefon’s cheeks. Fans online went wild, confirming what had long been speculated.


June 1, 2025 – Instagram official on the boat


On June 1, 2025, Cardi B posted a photo with Stefon Diggs on a yacht. She posted another clip of dancing on him. That was the first official post by the couple, confirming their relationship to the entire world via Instagram.