In yet another adorable glimpse into their whirlwind romance, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs couldn’t resist chiming in during girlfriend Cardi B’s recent Instagram Live session—delivering a playfully “strict” reminder that had fans cracking up and dubbing him the ultimate protective partner.

The moment went down during one of Cardi’s signature late-night Lives, where the 33-year-old rapper was in full vibe mode: hoodie on, casually chatting with her millions of viewers, dropping unfiltered takes, and soaking up the love from the Bardi Gang. Thousands were tuned in, flooding the chat with hearts and emojis, when Diggs suddenly popped up in the comments section with a message that screamed “boyfriend checking in.”

“Monitor your screen time,” the 32-year-old NFL star wrote, prompting an instant explosion of reactions from fans watching in real time. Screenshots spread like wildfire across X and Instagram, with users zooming in on the comment and turning it into memes overnight. “He strict AF 😭,” one viral post read, racking up thousands of likes. Others chimed in with laughing emojis, calling it peak “hubby energy” and joking that Diggs was out here acting like he controls the WiFi.

Cardi, ever the unfazed queen, kept right on rolling with her stream, barely acknowledging the interruption on camera—but fans know that’s just how she operates. The “WAP” hitmaker has been keeping things real amid her packed schedule, balancing new motherhood, prepping for her upcoming arena tour, and navigating the spotlight on her relationship with Diggs.

This isn’t the first time Diggs has made his presence felt on Cardi’s socials. The couple, who welcomed their first child together—a baby boy—last month, have been serving up couple goals left and right. From steamy birthday celebrations in Miami (where Cardi was caught planting kisses on his neck in a packed club) to joint appearances at Art Basel supporting Diggs’ furniture line SI VIS PACEM, they’ve been unapologetically public. Diggs has dropped flirty comments like “You so MF finee” on her glamorous outfits and even playfully nudged her about NSFW poses, to which Cardi clapped back with reminders like “We have a baby now.”

But this “monitor your screen time” gem takes the cake for cutest (and strictest) boyfriend move yet. Fans are eating it up, with comments flooding in like “He’s watching her Lives like security 😂” and “Strict daddy Diggs reporting for duty!” Some even speculated it was a gentle nudge about her late-night habits, especially with a newborn at home and Diggs in the thick of the NFL season.

The timing adds extra flavor—coming just days after Cardi’s viral clip teaching their blended family toddler Blossom Belles more Spanish words, and amid the couple shutting down any lingering drama from her past. Diggs, fresh off a solid season with the Patriots and recovering from past injuries, has credited family stability for his focus, and moments like this show he’s all in.

Social media detectives have been dissecting the dynamic for months. From Diggs hyping Cardi as “one of the most stylish women I know” and someone he “loves to wake up to” (even in a bonnet), to her cheering his games and shutting down rumors, it’s clear they’re locked in. The blended fam—Cardi’s kids Kulture (7), Wave (4), and Blossom (1), plus Diggs’ daughters Nova (9) and Charliee, and their new little one—is thriving, with grandma Stephanie Diggs publicly gushing over Cardi’s parenting.

Experts on celebrity relationships aren’t surprised by the playful “strictness.” In high-profile pairs like this, little public check-ins can be a way to show care without overstepping—especially when one partner’s job (like Cardi’s endless Lives) keeps them glued to screens. Fans love it because it’s relatable: Who hasn’t had a partner remind them to log off and get some rest?

As the internet continues buzzing with edits, reactions, and “Strict AF” hashtags trending, one thing’s for sure—this power couple keeps delivering the content. Whether Diggs is dropping warnings or thirst comments, his appearances on Cardi’s Lives are appointment viewing. With the holidays approaching and playoffs on the horizon for the Patriots, expect more of these heartwarming (and hilarious) interruptions.

Cardi hasn’t directly responded yet, but knowing her, a shady-or-sweet clapback could be coming soon. In the meantime, the Bardi Gang and NFL fans alike are here for the entertainment. Stefon Diggs: All-Pro receiver by day, strict (but loving) boyfriend by night.