Fact check: Did Cardi B claim her new boyfriend earns $50M after Stefon Diggs split?

Online rumors spread quickly, especially when they involve two well-known people from sports and music. In the last day, social media posts have said that rapper Cardi B was seen in Tulum with a new partner not long after she stopped following Stefon Diggs on Instagram. Screenshots and edited posts spread quickly on X, leading people to wonder if there was a breakup and a new relationship.But there's one important thing that people often forget when they talk about things that go viral. None of these claims have been proven true. It looks like the posts that are going around online are from fan accounts and meme pages, not from verified sources.The online buzz started after a widely shared post claimed Cardi B had moved on from Diggs and was spotted with someone new in Tulum. The same post also included a quote attributed to the rapper that spread rapidly across social media.“I’m tired of these lil boys I needed to upgrade my new man plays in the NBA and he’s 6’10 and makes 50M”The quote immediately grabbed attention. Fans began debating whether the comment was real, joking about which NBA player it might refer to, and speculating about what may have happened between Cardi B and Diggs.But there is a major catch. There is no reliable confirmation that Cardi B actually said this. The quote seems to be a viral meme type of message instead of an interview, statement or social media message by the rapper herself.On the same note, rumours that Cardi B was seen with another man in Tulum have not been confirmed. Screenshot and posts of a post that are viral do not verify the fact that the encounter has actually happened.This form of internet viral is not strange to celebrities who have huge following. Cardi B specifically usually is the subject of viral content due to her vocal personality and very active presence on social media. In the meantime, Diggs has previously attracted celebrity headlines because of his high profile NFL career, and public relationships.For now, there is no credible evidence confirming a breakup, a new relationship, or the viral quote circulating online. What exists instead is a fast moving wave of internet speculation.Until either Cardi B or Diggs addresses the rumors directly, the story remains exactly what it appears to be right now. A trending social media narrative that may say more about online culture than it does about the celebrities involved.