Cardi B Sparks Outrage After Swearing at 4-Year-Old Over NFL Video
A lighthearted NFL trend took a surprising turn when Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B got into a public clash with a 4-year-old fan. Reese Donatelli, known online for her “Trust the Toddler” videos, became the center of controversy after she randomly picked the Denver Broncos to beat the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. Reese’s playful predictions are usually celebrated by fans for their unpredictability and are meant to be purely fun, according to her family.
The situation escalated during Cardi B’s recent Instagram Live, when the rapper reacted angrily to Reese’s pick against her partner, Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs. That little white girl said we weren’t going to win. F*** that b***! I told y’all, Cardi exclaimed after the Patriots won 10–7 in snowy conditions. She later tried to apologize, saying I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to say that, but the clip had already sparked widespread backlash.
Reese’s father, Anthony Donatelli, a Southern California radio personality, responded publicly to protect his daughter. That’s my daughter… She’s 4 years old. This is a lighthearted, family-friendly video where she randomly picks football helmets, he said. He also urged Cardi and the public to please don’t direct profanity toward a child over a game.
Father calls out Cardi B after she swore at his 4-year-old who picks the football helmet of the team she thinks would win.
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) January 25, 2026
“That's my daughter… She's 4 years old. This is a lighthearted, family-friendly video where she randomly picks football helmets. Please don't direct… pic.twitter.com/xtYsB2Gk5Z
The incident comes during a busy period for Cardi B. She is balancing her music and acting careers while preparing for her first solo headlining tour, the Little Miss Drama Tour, which starts in February. She recently released her second studio album, Am I the Drama?, which received critical acclaim in late 2025.
On the personal side, Cardi recently welcomed her fourth child with Diggs in November 2025. Her growing passion for football has been widely noted, with Patriots owner Robert Kraft praising her as a real fan with high expectations for the team. This dedication appears to have fueled her strong reaction to Reese’s viral videos.
Despite the controversy, Reese’s family says the videos will continue as a fun tradition. They hope the incident sparks a conversation about respecting boundaries for children online and the influence of celebrity behavior on young content creators. For now, the Donatelli family is focusing on keeping the videos lighthearted as the NFL season concludes.
What do you think about celebrities reacting to viral content featuring children, and where should the line be drawn in social media fandom?
