A cloud of personal turmoil has descended upon the New England Patriots’ organization as star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is reportedly “furious and humiliated” after a DNA test confirmed he is not the biological father of rapper Cardi B’s recently born baby boy, sources close to the situation confirm.
The shocking revelation ends weeks of intense speculation and private drama that began circulating in celebrity and sports gossip circles shortly after Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Almánzar, gave birth to her second child last month. While the baby’s birth was celebrated publicly, a private paternity dispute was already unfolding behind the scenes.
According to insiders, Diggs, 30, was blindsided when he was approached with claims of his potential paternity. The timeline of the alleged relationship, which sources describe as a brief, casual encounter during the NFL offseason, reportedly aligned closely with Cardi B’s pregnancy. Faced with the serious allegation and seeking immediate clarity, Diggs immediately insisted on a legally-binding paternity test.
“The results came back late yesterday, and they are definitive: Stefon is 0% the father,” a source close to Diggs revealed. “He’s obviously relieved on one level, but he’s absolutely furious that his name was ever dragged into this. He feels his character and reputation have been unfairly attacked, and he’s been dealing with this immense private stress while trying to prepare for the season.”
The news has cast a pall over the Patriots’ training camp, where Diggs was expected to be a key leader and offensive centerpiece. Teammates and coaches have noted the Pro Bowler has been visibly distracted and short-tempered in recent practices, a behavior now understood in the context of the off-field crisis.
“Stef has been dealing with this for days,” a teammate, speaking on condition of anonymity, admitted. “You could tell something was weighing on him heavily. It’s a hell of a thing to have hanging over your head. We’re just supporting him as best we can.”
For Cardi B, 31, this development re-opens the question of her newborn son’s paternity. She is already the mother of a daughter, Kulture, with her estranged husband, rapper Offset. The status of their complicated relationship and the identity of her second child’s biological father are now subjects of renewed and intense public curiosity.
Representatives for Cardi B have not responded to requests for comment. The New England Patriots have issued a standard statement, declining to comment on the personal lives of their players.
The focus now shifts to how Diggs will navigate the fallout. While legally exonerated, the public humiliation and the emotional whiplash of the ordeal are significant. Sports psychologists suggest the Patriots’ coaching staff will need to work closely with Diggs to help him compartmentalize his anger and refocus on the game.
“Getting past the public embarrassment is one thing, but trusting and moving on from a betrayal of this magnitude is another,” the source close to Diggs added. “He’s hurt, he’s angry, and right now, football might be his only escape.”
