Cardi B became visibly emotional on stage as she opened her Little Miss Drama tour, speaking to fans just days after sparking split rumors with NFL star Stefon Diggs.
The rapper fought back tears during the first concert of the two-month tour Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California.
In a moment captured on TikTok, Cardi paused before addressing the crowd, saying, “I don’t want to get emotional.”
She then delivered a brief but heartfelt message to fans, adding, “I just want to say, don’t let anyone take away your happiness,” before launching into Maroon 5. Girls like you.
The emotional moment came shortly after speculation grew about the status of her relationship with Diggs after the 2026 Super Bowl.
During the championship game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, Cardi appeared noticeably distant when an ESPN reporter asked her if she had any motivational words for Diggs before kickoff.
She simply replied, “Good luck,” before walking away.
Although Cardi made a brief appearance during Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, she was seen leaving right after.
Shortly after the game, which ended in a dominant victory for the Seahawks, fans noticed that Cardi and Diggs were unfollowing each other on social media, further fueling breakup rumors.
This apparent change surprised many fans, especially since Diggs had previously hinted at a possible commitment.
Speaking to reporters on opening night of the Super Bowl, he said: “It’s on the agenda. Maybe, right? I have to go. [my Super Bowl ring] First of all.”
At the time, he also spoke warmly of Cardi’s support throughout football season, calling her an “amazing woman” and expressing how much he appreciated her presence.
He said he appreciated that she was there for him, not only during games, but also through constant check-ins and messages before and after games, to make sure he was OK.
Cardi and Diggs welcomed a son together in November. Cardi is also mother to Kulture, seven, Wave, four, and Blossom, one, whom she shares with ex-husband Offset.
Although neither Cardi nor Diggs have publicly confirmed their breakup, the singer’s emotional opening night performance left fans worried and speculating about what might happen next.
For now, Cardi seems focused on her tour, leaning into her music as she goes through a very public and personal moment.
