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CARDI BERK DELETED

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

ROMANCE: Cardi and Stefon Diggs

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IT’S the digital age’s most telling breakup sign: the Instagram wipe. And when it comes to celebrities, fans are watching every move.

In the latest wave of online speculation, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs are making headlines not for a public display of affection, but for what’s no longer on Cardi’s page.

Just weeks after going Instagram official with the NFL star, Cardi B has deleted all traces of their whirlwind romance from her profile. No yacht cuddles, no Paris castle fairytale, no hot tub twerking videos. Nothing.

The social media purge has fans convinced the summer fling may have already flamed out.

One fan commented, while another quipped: “Bro didn’t renew the 30-day trial.”

Are we too obsessed with 'Instagram official'? While we’re all here sipping the tea, there’s a deeper trend playing out beneath the surface.

In today’s social media-driven world, the line between real relationships and digital performance is blurrier than ever. Going public on Instagram now comes with pressure and consequences. According to psychology, social media can amplify the highs and lows of a relationship.

Once it's shared, it’s no longer just between two people, it becomes communal. 

And when things go south? “The public feels entitled to answers. That seems to be exactly what's happening here.

The rapper, still fresh off public drama with her ex-husband Offset, appeared to be embracing a new chapter with a man who had just signed a $69 million contract with the New England Patriots. 

But rumours began swirling after reports claimed she had confronted him over alleged flirtations with other women at a yacht party.

Soon after, the posts vanished. Diggs still has a photo of Cardi B buried in a carousel, but her IG tells a different story: complete wipeout.

But is this just strategic?

Some fans aren’t so convinced the love story is over. Instead, they believe Cardi is clearing her grid to make room for her highly anticipated album, Am I the Drama? The album is set to drop on September 19.

Let’s not forget: Cardi B is no stranger to controversy-as-marketing.

And we’ve seen this move before archiving romantic posts to control the narrative and pivot public focus back to the music. Beyoncé did it. Doja Cat did it. Could Cardi be next?

ALBUM ANTICIPATION: Cardi B

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