New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs finds himself at the center of a high-profile paternity dispute that has been making its way through the Los Angeles County court system for nearly a year, according to recently obtained court documents.
The legal drama began in December 2024 when model and social media influencer Aileen Lopera, who goes by the online persona “Lord Gisselle,” filed a petition while pregnant, formally naming the 30-year-old NFL veteran as the father of her unborn child. The baby girl was subsequently born in April of this year.
Diggs has challenged the paternity claim, filing a response in July where he stated he was “not certain” the child is his biological daughter. His legal team has requested genetic testing to definitively establish paternity—a request that was granted by the court.
On July 17, a Los Angeles County judge signed a stipulation mandating that both parties undergo DNA testing. However, the current status of these tests remains shrouded in mystery, with no public disclosure of whether the testing has been completed or what results may have been obtained.
The case has drawn additional media attention due to the contrasting public statements from the attorneys representing both sides. Lopera’s legal counsel, Tamar Arminak, issued a pointed statement to The U.S. Sun, declaring, “My client looks forward to the day Mr. Diggs acknowledges and provides for his infant daughter in Los Angeles.” This suggests Lopera’s camp remains confident in their paternity claims.
Meanwhile, Diggs’ attorney, Tullo Mumtaz, has maintained a wall of silence around the case, declining to comment when approached by reporters.
The timing of this legal battle adds another layer of complexity to Diggs’ personal life. The paternity dispute has emerged just as the wide receiver is preparing to welcome another child—this time with Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B, who announced her pregnancy on Wednesday.
Diggs, who has remained focused on his professional duties with the Patriots, briefly addressed the upcoming addition to his family on social media, expressing hope that the baby will be a boy.
This wouldn’t be Diggs’ first experience with fatherhood. The former Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings star already has an eight-year-old daughter named Nova from a previous relationship, demonstrating his established role as a parent.
The case highlights the intersection of celebrity culture, social media influence, and legal proceedings that often characterize high-profile paternity disputes. Lopera’s significant online presence as “Lord Gisselle” has undoubtedly contributed to the public interest surrounding the case.
As the legal proceedings continue to unfold in Los Angeles County Superior Court, both parties appear to be awaiting the results of court-ordered genetic testing that could definitively resolve the paternity question.
Until those results are made public, the dispute remains unresolved, leaving questions about Diggs’ potential financial and parental obligations hanging in the balance.
The NFL star continues his professional commitments with the New England Patriots while navigating this personal legal challenge, though neither he nor his representatives has provided any public timeline for when this matter might reach its conclusion.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
NFL star Stefon Diggs is facing a paternity lawsuit from model Aileen Lopera, who claims he’s the father of her baby daughter born in April 2025. While Diggs disputes the claim, and court-ordered DNA testing has been mandated, the results remain undisclosed.
The case gains added complexity as Diggs is simultaneously expecting a child with rapper Cardi B and has already fathered an 8-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. The legal battle continues in the Los Angeles County court with no resolution timeline established.
