PATERNITY DISPUTE OVER CARDI B'S YOUNGEST CHILD SPARKS LEGAL BATTLE. (PHOTO).

 Paternity dispute over Cardi B's youngest child sparks legal battle

Cardi B is facing a highly publicized legal battle with her ex-husband Offset over the parentage of her youngest child. 

Court filings from February 2026 show that Offset requested DNA testing to establish paternity, though a judge denied the request for the newborn while approving testing for another of the couple’s children. 

The filings, which reference a child born in late 2025, have intensified speculation about NFL player Stefon Diggs, who was linked to Cardi B around the time of the birth. 

The situation has left the rapper visibly emotional, with footage of her crying during a heated public confrontation spreading widely online.

The dispute escalated when members of Cardi B’s circle clashed with Offset in public, exchanging accusations about the child’s biological father. 

Security intervened to prevent violence, but the confrontation included claims that the baby was not Diggs’ child. This fueled further speculation about the timeline of Cardi B’s relationships and the accuracy of birth records. 

Legal experts note that paternity cases hinge on the best interests of the child and documented biological evidence, meaning the court will weigh DNA results against existing family dynamics before making any determinations.

The controversy underscores the complicated history between Cardi B and Offset, who share three children and have endured multiple separations and reconciliations since their marriage. 

Cardi B filed for divorce in 2024, but co-parenting obligations have kept them connected. 

The introduction of Diggs into the narrative has complicated matters further, with his name now tied to a dispute playing out in family court and gossip outlets. 

As attorneys continue to file motions, the case highlights the tension between celebrity privacy and public scrutiny, with the ultimate goal being clarity and stability for the children caught in the middle.