In a legal battle that has spanned several years, Jay-Z is responding to claims made by Rymir Satterthwaite, who alleges he is the rapper’s illegitimate son. Earlier this year, Satterthwaite filed a lawsuit in which he asserts that Jay-Z has refused to take a paternity test and is attempting to silence him. This marks yet another chapter in a prolonged conflict that has seen Satterthwaite challenge the music mogul multiple times in court.
Legal Actions Intensify
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Jay-Z is asking a federal judge to dismiss Satterthwaite’s lawsuit. The filing states, “The fabricated allegations and claims have been addressed – and rejected – in multiple other courts.” The documents further claim that Satterthwaite’s actions constitute a “decades-long harassment” campaign against Jay-Z.
The rapper asserts that he only became aware of the latest lawsuit on June 3, 2023, and has requested additional time to prepare an adequate response. His attorney emphasized the urgency of this request, stating, “[Jay-Z] will be irreparably prejudiced without additional time to evaluate and prepare his response to the complaint.” Allegedly, there were attempts to contact Satterthwaite’s caregiver to negotiate more time, but the request was met with a disconnection.
Background of Allegations
Rymir Satterthwaite claims that his mother, Wanda, had a brief relationship with Jay-Z in the 1990s. Following her passing, he has been raised by his grandmother. Satterthwaite has accused Jay-Z and his associates of engaging in “unrelenting efforts” to suppress the truth regarding his paternity and silence anyone willing to speak about it.
Moreover, Satterthwaite alleges that Jay-Z and his team have committed fraud and manipulated legal systems in various jurisdictions to avoid accountability for his claims. He has expressed that the ongoing circumstances have led to significant emotional distress, anxiety, and public embarrassment.
In contrast, Jay-Z, who shares three children—Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir Carter—with his wife, Beyoncé, continues to maintain his stance against the allegations. As the legal proceedings unfold, the public awaits further developments in this high-profile case.
