Cardi B unleashed a fiery tirade at ESPN’s NFL Live crew after every panelist picked the Houston Texans to beat boyfriend Stefon Diggs’ New England Patriots on January 18.
At a Glance
- Every ESPN analyst predicted a Texans victory before kickoff
- Cardi B posted a profanity-laced video calling out the doubters
- Patriots forced four C.J. Stroud turnovers and scored three Drake Maye touchdowns
- New England now heads to the AFC Championship Game against Denver on January 25
- Why it matters: The rapper’s public defense highlights how high-profile supporters amplify underdog narratives
The Patriots’ upset sets up a showdown with the Broncos for a berth in the 2026 Super Bowl.
Cardi B Fires Back at Pregame Predictions
Amanda S. Bennett reported that Cardi B replied to a clip of the broadcasters’ pregame predictions with a self-shot video. In it, she shouts: “What are you talking about? Nothing! Nothing!”
She captioned the post:
- “THEY DIDN’T BELIEVE IN US !!! I LIKE US!!!!!”
- “WE ALL WE GOT!!!!! WE ALL WE NEED !!!!”
- “#Patsnation”
The rant came after all five analysts on the ESPN desk forecast a Texans victory.
Game Recap: Turnovers Seal Houston’s Fate
The January 18 matchup saw Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud throw four first-half turnovers. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye capitalized, finishing with three total touchdowns.
Key stats:
| Player | Team | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | Texans | 4 turnovers in first half |
| Drake Maye | Patriots | 3 touchdowns |
The win propels the Patriots into the AFC Championship Game on January 25 against the Denver Broncos.
Relationship Timeline
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs first sparked dating rumors in October 2024 after podcaster DJ Akademiks claimed on YouTube that the pair were involved. Cardi initially called the reports “crazy,” yet the couple spent Valentine’s Day 2025 together.
In September 2025, Cardi confirmed on CBS Mornings that she and Diggs were expecting their first child.
“I’m happy. I feel like I’m in a good space,” she said. “I feel very strong, very powerful that I’m doing all this work – but I’m doing all this work while I’m creating a baby.”
She added that Diggs “just makes me feel safe and very confident and very strong.”
Expanding Families
The couple welcomed a baby boy in November 2025, the rapper’s representative confirmed to News Of Los Angeles.
Family details:
- Stefon Diggs is father to:
- 9-year-old daughter Nova
- 8-month-old daughter Charliee Harper (with model Aileen Lopera)
- Cardi B is mother to:
- Newborn son with Diggs
- Kulture, 7
- Wave, 4
- Blossom, 1 (all shared with estranged husband Offset)
Key Takeaways
- Cardi B’s social-media rebuttal underscores the influence of celebrity partners in sports storylines.
- The Patriots’ win exemplifies how turnovers can swing playoff outcomes.
- New England now prepares for a January 25 clash with Denver for a Super Bowl berth.
According to News Of Los Angeles, the rapper’s public support adds another layer of intrigue as the playoffs unfold.
