Cardi B is asking fans to ease up and let her enjoy the holidays after days of intense online scrutiny surrounding her relationship with Stefon Diggs.
In a candid, good-humored video posted to X on Monday, Cardi addressed the backlash head-on, telling viewers to “calm down” as she laughed off what she described as several days of relentless criticism. Filming herself from bed, the Grammy winner made it clear she’s reached her limit with the online commentary.
“Y’all been dragging me for three or four days, and y’all been a little too mean,” she said, laughing. “I can’t change s–t. I can’t go back in time. I already had a baby. Y’all want me to put my baby back in my p—y? You want me to leave my man and f–k yours? What y’all want me to do? We can only go forward now.”
The renewed attention stems in part from Diggs’ Christmas posts, which circulated widely online. The NFL star shared photos celebrating the holiday with his children, including one captioned “one of my boys’ first Christmas.” The posts reignited speculation after reports surfaced that Diggs had welcomed children with multiple women within months of the birth of his son with Cardi in November.
While social media debated Diggs’ family life, Cardi shared her own Christmas moments, posting photos with her newborn son as well as her other children — Kulture, Wave, and Blossom — whom she shares with estranged husband Offset. Diggs appeared supportive in the comments, leaving a playful message under Cardi’s post.
In her video, Cardi stressed that the criticism has been especially overwhelming as she prepares for a demanding year ahead. Beginning in January, she will enter long rehearsal days — often lasting 10 to 12 hours — as she gears up for her upcoming tour. She said the schedule will take her away from her children, her home, and her personal life, making fan support more important than ever.
“I need my support system, my fans, to love me,” Cardi said, urging followers to focus on the music and upcoming shows rather than her personal relationships. The video was captioned “We need a reset,” signaling her desire to move past the online noise.
Despite the speculation, Cardi has continued supporting Diggs publicly. Over the weekend, she attended a New England Patriots game to cheer him on, signaling that she remains unfazed by outside criticism.
Looking ahead, Cardi is set to kick off her Little Miss Drama Tour in April in support of her album Am I the Drama?, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 earlier this fall. As she prepares for a packed schedule, Cardi made it clear she’s focused on forward momentum — and asking fans to move forward with her.
SOURCE: Billboard