Stefon Diggs Breaks Social Media Silence With Shocking Response to ‘Suspicious Substance’ in Party Boat Video With Cardi B

In the world of NFL off-seasons, few stories have generated as much buzz—and controversy—as the viral video of New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs partying on a Miami yacht with Cardi B and a crowd of bikini-clad women. The footage, which set social media ablaze last month, showed Diggs in the center of a wild scene, but it was a mysterious pink powdery substance that truly sent the rumor mill into overdrive.

The Viral Yacht Party

The now-infamous video opens with Diggs and Cardi B—rumored to be romantically linked—boarding a luxury party boat under the Miami sun. The atmosphere is electric: music thumping, champagne flowing, and a group of women in designer swimwear vying for Diggs’ attention. One even calls him “daddy,” drawing laughter and raised eyebrows across the internet.

But the party took a turn for the scandalous when cameras caught Diggs handling a small bag of bright pink powder. Speculation ran rampant. Was it a party favor, a harmless prop, or something more illicit? Social media detectives and tabloid reporters alike were quick to suggest the worst, with some accusing the star wideout of handling hard drugs.

Diggs’ Long-Awaited Response

Until this week, Stefon Diggs had remained silent, fueling even more speculation. But on Tuesday, during the Patriots’ mandatory minicamp, Diggs finally addressed the swirling rumors—albeit in his own guarded way.

“I want to be as candid with you as possible,” Diggs told reporters, “but I kind of have a thing where I don’t talk about my personal life with people I don’t know personally.” His statement, reported by ESPN’s Mike Reiss, did little to confirm or deny the accusations, but it made one thing clear: Diggs is not about to let public pressure dictate his narrative.

He went on to say, “I had a conversation with [Patriots head coach Mike] Vrabel obviously and I’ll echo everything he said, hoping everybody is making good decisions. And I had a conversation with people in the building as well. So everything else is everything else. The particulars are all internal.”

When pressed directly about the pink substance, Diggs doubled down on his privacy: “Obviously it’s a conversation that’s happening internal, which I can’t have too much of a conversation about. I’ve been in this league 10 years; you can format your question many different ways, I’m obviously going to answer it the same way.”

More Viral Moments

This wasn’t Diggs’ only brush with viral fame in recent weeks. Another video surfaced from his sister’s wedding, showing the 31-year-old receiver dancing with wild abandon—jumping, spinning, and throwing his arms in the air. While fans found the wedding footage endearing, the contrast with the Miami video was stark.

Patriots’ Stance and Diggs’ Future

Despite the social media firestorm, the Patriots organization appears to be standing by their new star. Head coach Mike Vrabel praised Diggs’ energy and commitment, especially as he continues to rehab from knee surgery that ended his 2024 season in Houston.

“He’s working hard in his rehab and when he can – there’s certain drills he can be out there and certain drills he won’t be,” Vrabel noted. “But I think he’s engaged and I like his energy.”

Rumors of a potential release in the wake of the Miami video have faded now that Diggs is back with the team and participating in minicamp. With a three-year, $69 million contract—$25 million guaranteed—Diggs’ future in New England looks secure, at least for now.

The Bottom Line

Whether the pink powder was an innocent party accessory or something more, Stefon Diggs isn’t letting the internet dictate his story. As minicamp rolls on and the Patriots prepare for the upcoming season, all eyes will remain on Diggs—not just for his off-field antics, but for what he can bring to the field in Foxborough.