Jay-Z Awarded $120K In Case Involving Godmother Of Man Alleging He's His Son
Jay-Z has been wrapped up in a authorized battle involving a person named Rymir Satterthwaite for years now. Satterthwaite alleges that the mogul is his organic father and has demanded DNA checks on a number of events. “I actually need to resolve this,” he declared in 2024, “I need to resolve this and get this matter carried out, I actually do. I don’t need any cash, I simply need the reality.”
In July, he ended up dropping his lawsuit in opposition to Jay-Z for unknown causes. “I’ve not stopped my combat, I did withdraw my case, nevertheless it’s for a motive,” he mentioned on the time. “I’ve not gotten a settlement. It is just not over.” The authorized battle did not finish there, nevertheless.
Lillie Coley, Satterthwaite’s godmother and authorized guardian, later filed her personal lawsuit in opposition to Hov. In it, she alleged that he dodged each DNA checks and private accountability utilizing his standing. Coley went on to accuse the New Jersey Attorney General of misrepresenting details and hurting her federal case. Moreover, she alleged that fraudulent liens drove her into bankruptcy. The lawsuit was finally dismissed with prejudice.
Jay-Z Denies Being Rymir Satterthwaite’s Father
Jul 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Recording artist Jay-Z earlier than a semifinal match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium. Lee Smith / USA TODAY NETWORK by way of Imagn Images
“The Court has learn and thought of the Motion and concluded that it’s appropriate for resolution with out oral argument,” the ruling states. “The Court GRANTS the Motion and DISMISSES the Complaint with out depart to amend.”
Now, AllHipHop’s Grouchy Greg Watkins completely experiences that Coley has been ordered to pay Jay-Z roughly $119,235.45 in authorized charges below California’s anti-SLAPP statute. The Roc Nation founder’s newest authorized win comes after years of denying Satterthwaite’s allegations and calling them a part of an alleged “decades-long harassment” marketing campaign in opposition to him.
“The fabricated allegations and claims have been addressed—and rejected—in a number of different courts,” a July 2025 dismissal movement reads. “Plaintiff’s continued harassment of Defendant and disrespect of these orders has already resulted in a contempt order.”