Cardi B ignites dating rumors with another Maduka Okoye outing amid Stefon Diggs' legal dispute(Getty Images)Cardi B returned to the spotlight after she stepped out with Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye for another public outing in Italy. The appearance came just one day after Stefon Diggs' sexual assault accuser publicly criticized the rapper for supporting the NFL star as their legal battle continues.The Venice dinner marked the second time this month that Cardi B and Okoye have been seen together. Their latest appearance has only added to the online conversation surrounding the rapper and Stefon Diggs, even though neither event appears connected.Cardi B and Maduka Okoye spotted together again as Stefon Diggs' lawsuit remains in focusAccording to TMZ, Cardi B and Maduka Okoye had dinner with friends at Gio's restaurant inside the St. Regis Venice. The outlet reported that the two sat next to each other throughout the evening while enjoying dinner with a group. Guests at the hotel also told TMZ they watched the group's dinner from above during a fireworks show.TMZ reported there was no public display of affection between the pair. However, the outing quickly caught attention because it followed their appearance together at Paris Fashion Week earlier this month. During that event, Okoye helped Cardi B to her seat, which sparked dating rumors online. Neither Cardi B nor Okoye has addressed the speculation.The latest sighting also arrived as the legal dispute involving Stefon Diggs continues to make headlines. On July 18, celebrity stylist Christopher Blake Griffith, who has accused Diggs of sexual assault in an ongoing lawsuit, publicly responded to criticism after Cardi B defended the NFL wide receiver on social media.Speaking in comments reported by TMZ, Griffith said,"I don't know why liars lie, but if a liar told me I was lying, I wouldn't believe them." He also rejected claims that his lawsuit aims to secure a financial payout.According to Bossip, Griffith later criticized Cardi B for backing Diggs and said it was unfortunate that she chose to believe "a liar." He also shared what he claimed were Instagram direct messages between himself and Diggs from May 2023. Griffith's legal team says it has submitted more than 100 pages of messages during discovery. Diggs' attorneys dispute that claim and argue the messages lack context.Diggs has denied the allegations against him and continues to maintain his innocence. He also filed a defamation lawsuit against Griffith, arguing the accusations damaged his reputation and career.The latest outing has fueled fresh conversation because it comes just days after Cardi B publicly defended Stefon Diggs against the allegations made by Christopher Blake Griffith. Even so, there is no indication that her appearance with Maduka Okoye has any connection to the ongoing lawsuit. At this stage, the Venice dinner simply marks another public appearance that has reignited dating speculation, while Diggs' legal case continues through the court process.While the court case moves forward, Cardi B's latest appearance in Venice has created another wave of discussion online. For now, there is no confirmation that her outings with Maduka Okoye reflect anything beyond friendship. At the same time, the legal battle involving Stefon Diggs continues without any court ruling on the allegations.