Stefon Diggs is facing a legal development that has drawn public scrutiny to his personal life as a paternity petition filed in Los Angeles surfaces just after Cardi B announced she is pregnant with his child. The petition was filed in December by Aileen Lopera, who uses the social-media handle Lord Gisselle, and names Diggs as the potential father of her unborn daughter, Charliee Harper Diggs-Lopera, who was born on April 2, according to reports that have circulated in the days since the filing. The document frames Lopera’s claim around paternity and custody considerations rather than a finalized custody arrangement.
Diggs responded to the paternity suit in July, stating he was unsure whether the child was his, despite Lopera naming the infant with both of their last names. He later indicated that he believes he is the father and sought joint legal and physical custody of Charliee. Lopera, for her part, has asked the court to grant sole custody while allowing Diggs visitation. The filing also requests that Diggs cover all pregnancy and birth expenses, as well as Lopera’s attorney’s fees. The case has drawn attention partly because Lopera has a substantial social-media following, while Diggs recently signed a significant contract that has been cited in coverage of the legal matter.
In parallel to the legal filing, Cardi B publicly announced she is pregnant with Diggs’ child. The rapper, who will soon begin a tour, revealed the news during an interview with CBS Mornings, with her due date expected before her next tour begins in February. Cardi B, now 32, has three children with ex-husband Offset, while Diggs, 31, has a daughter from a prior relationship. Cardi B and Diggs began dating publicly earlier this year, after a high-profile introduction at the Met Gala in New York, and they were seen together courtside at a Knicks game shortly thereafter. The public-facing relationship has intensified media interest in the paternity case as both parties navigate personal headlines while continuing their professional commitments.
The paternity suit adds a layer of complexity to headlines surrounding Cardi B and Diggs, as the two navigate public expectations and private legal processes. Court records and filings, when they become public, typically lay out the timeline of claims, responses, and custody requests, while parties may pursue settlements outside of court. As of now, there has been no final judgement on paternity or custody arrangements. The case continues to unfold in the Los Angeles court system, with both sides likely to submit further documents as investigations and discussions continue. The intersection of high-profile relationships, celebrity influence, and family-law proceedings can draw broad attention, but the primary focus remains the legal questions at hand and the welfare of any children involved.