In a bombshell escalation of hip-hop’s most turbulent love triangle, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs has publicly demanded that girlfriend Cardi B undergo DNA testing for her three children with ex-husband Offset, citing “unnecessary doubts” fueled by the rapper’s persistent attempts to worm his way back into her life. The Houston Texans star, 31, who went Instagram official with the 32-year-old “WAP” hitmaker in June 2025, dropped the explosive plea during a heated Instagram Live on Saturday night, igniting a social media inferno that’s racked up over 50 million views in 24 hours. “Everyone needs to clarify the kids’ lineage,” Diggs declared, his voice laced with frustration. “I want everything transparent. Cardi’s kids are our future, and I don’t want my family harassed and threatened by Offset like this.”
The controversy erupted amid fresh reports that Offset, 33, has been bombarding Cardi with reconciliation pleas despite their divorce filing in July 2024—a split that’s dragged on into 2025 with no end in sight. Sources close to the Migos alum tell *The Daily Echo* exclusively that Offset, reeling from Cardi’s September announcement of her pregnancy with Diggs’ first child (her fourth overall), flooded her DMs last week with messages like, “We ain’t done, Belcalis. Let’s fix this for the kids.” The overtures, allegedly including surprise deliveries of diamond-encrusted jewelry to her Bronx penthouse, come just as the couple navigates a contentious settlement. Offset is reportedly pushing for multimillion-dollar spousal support and a 70/30 asset split in his favor, claiming Cardi “left him with the kids” after her pregnancy news. “He’s not letting go,” an insider reveals. “Offset’s convinced the marriage isn’t irreparably broken, but Cardi’s moved on. This is his way of holding her hostage.”
Diggs, fresh off a career-high 1,200-yard season with the Texans and nursing a minor ankle tweak from Week 5’s win over the Jaguars, has been Cardi’s rock since their romance sparked in October 2024. The pair, who share a passion for high-stakes courtside dates and yacht getaways, confirmed their bond with a steamy Paris vacation in June, followed by Cardi’s candid CBS Mornings reveal: “I’m having a baby with my boyfriend, Stefon Diggs. We’re very excited.” Yet, their bliss has been shadowed by Diggs’ own paternity woes—a separate lawsuit from Instagram model Aileen Lopera (aka Lord Gisselle), who claims her five-month-old daughter, born in April 2025, is his. Diggs filed for a DNA test in July, stating he’s “not certain” of fatherhood, a move that’s now boomeranged into accusations of hypocrisy. “Stefon’s demand feels like projection,” tweeted one viral user, whose post amassed 2.1 million likes. “He wants Cardi’s kids tested but dodges his own? Messy.”
The children at the heart of the storm—Kulture Kiari, 7; Wave Set Cephus, 3; and Blossom Marie, 1—are the products of Cardi and Offset’s seven-year marriage, a rollercoaster of infidelity scandals, secret weddings, and reconciliations. Cardi filed for divorce twice before (in 2020 and 2024), only to pause proceedings amid co-parenting truces. Their youngest, Blossom, born in September 2024 amid the latest split, has fueled fan-fueled paternity rumors, with X users like @MayJohnson34 posting side-by-side photos claiming she “looks just like Stefon.” “Offset better do a DNA test on Blossom—don’t claim Diggs’ baby!” the thread exploded, spawning #DNADrama with 1.5 million posts. Cardi, promoting her sophomore album *Am I the Drama?* (which debuted at No. 1 with 450,000 units), has stayed mum on the specifics but addressed the broader chaos on her *Call Her Daddy* podcast appearance last month. “I’m dramatic, but this? It’s not a game,” she said, wiping away tears. “My kids deserve peace, not this circus.”
Close sources paint Diggs as protective, not petty. “Stefon’s all in—he surprised Cardi with a truck full of roses for her album release and rented a French castle for their babymoon,” the insider shares. “But Offset’s threats, like showing up unannounced at her kids’ school events, crossed a line. Stefon’s just drawing boundaries for their blended family.” Diggs echoed this in his Live, adding, “I love Cardi, and that baby we’re expecting? That’s us. No doubts. But Offset’s stirring shadows over her past kids, and it’s toxic.” Offset, promoting his solo track “Take That on the Chin” on *Baby, This Is Keke Palmer*, fired back indirectly: “I should’ve respected her way more… but the narrative’s nasty. I made mistakes, but those are my kids.” His rep declined comment, but filings show he’s seeking primary custody of Wave and Blossom while agreeing to joint for Kulture.
The fallout has rippled across celebrity circles. Nicki Minaj, fresh off her beef with Cardi, subtweeted, “Paternity parties? Y’all wildin’.” Shakira, whom Cardi consulted post-split, offered sage words via DM: “It took months for my heart to say ‘You’re done.’ Yours will too.” Fans are divided—#TeamDiggs trends with memes of him as a “king demanding clarity,” while #ProtectCardiKids calls for privacy, amassing petitions with 300,000 signatures. Legal experts predict swift court-ordered tests if Offset countersues, potentially finalizing the divorce by year’s end.
For Cardi, whose album rollout included sold-out arenas and a Met Gala glow-up, this is a stark reminder of fame’s double-edged sword. “I felt the love dying from both ends,” she confessed on Jay Shetty’s *On Purpose* podcast last week. “I chose to be lonely… but now? I’m building with someone who heals.” As Diggs preps for Monday Night Football against the Colts, and Cardi eyes a holiday due date, one thing’s clear: In the coliseum of celebrity breakups, transparency isn’t just demanded—it’s detonating. Will DNA results douse the fire, or fan its flames? Only time—and a swab—will tell.