In December 2021, personal trainer Maralee Nichols filed a paternity lawsuit against Tristan Thompson, claiming that he was the father of her newborn baby. If true, it would mean that the two had relations while Thompson was still in a relationship with Kardashian.
A month later, the NBA player confirmed the news on Instagram: "Today, paternity test results reveal that I fathered a child with Maralee Nichols. I take full responsibility for my actions. Now that paternity has been established, I look forward to amicably raising our son. I sincerely apologize to everyone I've hurt or disappointed throughout this ordeal both publicly and privately."
