Father Furious as Cardi B Swears at His 4-Year-Old Over Viral NFL Video
A social media trend involving a toddler’s NFL predictions has taken a sharp and unexpected turn into the center of a celebrity controversy. Reese Donatelli, a 4-year-old viral sensation known for her “Trust the Toddler” videos, became the target of a profane outburst from Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B during a recent Instagram Live session. The incident occurred after the young girl randomly selected the Denver Broncos to defeat the New England Patriots in the high-stakes AFC Championship matchup.
Reese has spent the last few seasons building a massive following for her playful football picks, which are often celebrated by fans because of their frequent inaccuracy. This “reverse curse” has become a staple of NFL social media culture, intended by her family to be a lighthearted and innocent hobby.
However, the stakes were personal for Cardi B, who has become a vocal supporter of the Patriots following her relationship with the team’s star wide receiver, Stefon Diggs.
During her live broadcast, the rapper appeared visibly agitated by the toddler’s prediction against her partner’s team. That little white girl said we weren’t going to win. F*** that bi**! I told y’all, Cardi shouted to her viewers after the Patriots secured a narrow 10–7 victory in the snowy conditions.
Although she quickly realized the severity of her words and attempted to retract the statement by saying I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to say that, the clip had already ignited a firestorm of criticism across various platforms.
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 child’s father, Southern California radio personality Anthony Donatelli, was forced to address the situation publicly after the remark led to a wave of vitriol directed at his daughter. That’s my daughter… She’s 4 years old. This is a lighthearted, family-friendly video where she randomly picks football helmets, Donatelli stated in a public plea for civility. He specifically addressed the rapper and the general public, urging them to please don’t direct profanity toward a child over a game of pretend.
The controversy comes at a time of immense professional activity for Cardi B, who is currently balancing a burgeoning acting career with a return to the global music stage. The rapper recently celebrated the success of her sophomore studio album, Am I the Drama?, which arrived in late 2025 to critical acclaim.
She is also currently in the midst of a rigorous rehearsal schedule for her first-ever solo headlining tour, the Little Miss Drama Tour, which is set to launch in February 2026.
On the personal front, the rapper recently welcomed her fourth child, a son, with Stefon Diggs in November 2025. Her newfound passion for football has been a frequent topic of discussion, with Patriots owner Robert Kraft even praising her for becoming a real fan with high expectations for the team’s postseason success. This heightened emotional investment in the sport appears to be the catalyst for her intense reaction to Reese’s viral “Trust the Toddler” series.
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