Stefon Diggs has claimed credit for the latest celebrity conversion to NFL fandom, revealing that Cardi B’s sudden passion for football did not happen by accident.
Speaking to reporters this week, the New England Patriots receiver opened up about the rapper’s growing presence around the team and her rapid transformation from casual observer to full-throttle playoff supporter.
According to Diggs, football was never really part of Cardi’s world before their relationship.
“She’s an amazing supporter of just me and the Patriots,” Diggs said. “She wasn’t a football girl before, but I converted her over. I’m just thankful to have her in my corner.”
The comments came as Cardi’s enthusiasm has become impossible to ignore during New England’s postseason push, both inside the stadium and across social media.
The Patriots’ loudest fan
Cardi B has emerged as one of the most visible celebrity fans around the Patriots in recent weeks.
She has attended multiple games in person, often watching from the owner’s suite alongside Robert Kraft, while also posting a stream of celebratory videos following wins.
Her reactions to New England’s playoff victories have quickly gone viral, blending unfiltered excitement with pointed messages aimed at critics and doubters.
That energy, Diggs admitted, occasionally needs a quiet word.
“I’ve gotta holler at her about one recently,” he said, downplaying the moment. “But it’s cool though. It’s all love.
“She’s an amazing woman,” he said. “We continue to build that relationship. I don’t talk too much about my personal life, but I appreciate her support.”
Kraft praises “shy” Cardi B
Cardi’s Patriots love has not gone unnoticed at the highest level of the organisation.
Speaking earlier this week on a Boston radio station, Kraft praised her commitment to the team and suggested her fandom runs deeper than many might assume.
“She’s great,” Kraft said. “She’s a real fan of the Patriots now and she’s talked about what she expects and what she thinks this team can do.”
Kraft also added a detail that surprised some listeners, given Cardi’s outspoken public image.
“And believe it or not,” he said, “she’s a little shy.”
A relationship that caught attention quickly
Diggs and Cardi confirmed their relationship over the summer, first turning heads with a courtside appearance at a New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics playoff game at Madison Square Garden.
Since then, Cardi’s support has followed Diggs directly into the NFL postseason. Her presence around the Patriots, both in the stands and online, has grown steadily as New England’s playoff run has gathered pace.
The dynamic has drawn obvious comparisons to the crossover between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, which blended pop culture and football on a whole new level.
