Rapper Cardi B, a Bronx native, has been showing up this season as a supporter of her new partner’s team. Since she began dating New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs last spring, Cardi has become a regular presence in Patriots Nation.
Another popular figure around the team is Ann Michael May, the wife of quarterback Drake May, who quickly won over fans. Ann Michael became known for sharing holiday baking videos under the name Bakemasu, and Patriots supporters poured praise into her comments, dubbing her the “Queen of New England.” Fans admire her down-to-earth nature, stylish game-day outfits and the long-running romance she has with the No. 10 quarterback, whom she has dated since middle school.
Ann Michael has supported the Patriots for the past two years, ever since her husband was taken third overall in the 2024 draft. Cardi B, by contrast, is a more recent addition to the fanbase.
This season Cardi has attended many Patriots games and has been photographed alongside team owner Robert Kraft. Active on social media, she live-tweets games and posts videos cheering on the team. She’s become an animated presence at big moments—doing the team’s touchdown dance and vocally celebrating Diggs’ big plays.
One notable appearance was at the AFC Championship Game at Mile High Stadium in Denver, where the Patriots beat the Broncos 10-7 in a snowy, defense-driven matchup. Cardi was on the field after the win, wearing an AFC champion hat and carrying a Birkin bag, visibly thrilled. She shouted the team’s rallying cry and spoke with reporters about Diggs’ recovery and determination after returning from a torn ACL. “That’s what I’m talking about! We’re going to the Super Bowl. Oh my god,” she exclaimed after the team secured a Super Bowl berth—the franchise’s 10th.
It’s expected she will attend the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, when the Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, February 8. Cardi has also said that despite her New York roots, she’s a fan of the Boston Red Sox.
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs: timeline
– The couple were first linked in May 2025 and went public on Instagram in April.
– On September 17, 2025, Cardi announced she was pregnant with her fourth child with Diggs, and she gave birth to their son on November 4, 2025. Cardi has three other children—two daughters and a son—with her ex-husband, fellow rapper Offset.
– Diggs reportedly has two children with two different women and was reported to have fathered four other children in 2025.
Cardi B’s career
Cardi B is one of the most commercially successful rappers ever and holds the record for the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 by a female rapper. She’s the only female rapper with multiple solo No. 1 hits. Her rise began in 2015 on Love & Hip Hop: New York. She signed with Atlantic Records in February 2017 and soon earned BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations for Best New Artist and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist.
Her breakthrough came in June 2017 with “Bodak Yellow,” which reached No. 1—making her the first solo female rapper to top the Hot 100 since Lauryn Hill in 1998. The track earned Diamond certification, two Grammy nominations, and won Single of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards. Subsequent hits and collaborations like “No Limit,” “Motorsport,” “I Like It,” “Girls Like You,” “Finesse,” and “Be Careful” further cemented her place in music history; at one point she became the first female rapper to have three songs simultaneously in the Hot 100’s top 10. Her most recent album is Am I the Drama? and over her career she’s been nominated for roughly 264 awards, winning about 165. She also made her film debut in Hustlers (2019).
Super Bowl halftime show speculation
Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show, and Cardi B’s name has been floated as a potential special guest—she previously collaborated with Bad Bunny and J Balvin on “I Like It.” Fans hope the Patriots’ appearance could increase the chances she joins the performance, but Cardi may prefer to focus on supporting Diggs rather than performing. She’s also scheduled to perform at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards airing Sunday, February 1 on CBS; Diggs will be preparing for the Super Bowl, but Cardi’s Grammy appearance could hint at whether she’ll take part in the halftime show.
Fan Take: Cardi B’s high-profile support puts a bright spotlight on the Patriots and adds celebrity buzz to the NFL’s biggest stage, which helps draw casual viewers and media attention. Her visibility—on social media and in the stands—shows how star power can amplify fan engagement and shape the cultural conversation around the league.
