The NFL Has More Pop-Star WAGs to Thank
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The NFL Has More Pop-Star WAGs to Thank
"Cardi B is the latest high-profile singer to gain admission to the Wives and Girlfriends (WAGs) of NFL players club by virtue of her romance with now-baby daddy Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots. The item went official in May 2025 after months of speculation over a romance between the rapper and the wide receiver that might have gestated during the former's overly public divorce with Offset of Migos fame."
"(Those TMI tweets ... the North remembers!) Between Cardi B's drama and all of Taylor Swift's horny lyrics, pop girls are making their presence in the stadium known this season. The celebrity WAG isn't just hopping on a trend. Madison Beer recently made her first official appearance with boyfriend Justin Herbert, a quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers. Part-time pop girlie (with two songs in the Spotify billions club) and full-time actor Hailee Steinfeld"
"married Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in May after two years of dating. Normani is engaged to DK Metcalf, a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Though not an NFL WAG, Megan Thee Stallion joined the ranks of NBA Wives and Girlfriends after publicly confirming her relationship with Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson over the summer.) These are serious, public relationships with some of the most famous figures in the game."
Cardi B confirmed a romance with Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots in May 2025 after months of speculation that overlapped with her divorce from Offset. Madison Beer publicly appeared with quarterback Justin Herbert. Hailee Steinfeld married Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen after two years of dating. Normani is engaged to wide receiver DK Metcalf. Megan Thee Stallion confirmed a relationship with NBA player Klay Thompson. Taylor Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce intensified media attention through podcast revelations, VIP meetings, paparazzi navigation, and televised game appearances, increasing focus on celebrity partners at sporting events.
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