Jay-Z Faces Renewed Paternity Suit, Cites Harassment

Jay-Z is facing a renewed federal lawsuit from Rymir Satterthwaite, who alleges he is Jay-Z’s biological son and claims the rapper has continually evaded paternity tests over nearly a decade. Satterthwaite, supported by his late mother and godmother, asserts that Jay-Z has used his influence to suppress the case, causing emotional and psychological distress for both Satterthwaite and his family. Jay-Z’s legal team has dismissed the lawsuit as a decades-long harassment campaign, noting that similar claims have been repeatedly rejected by courts and that Satterthwaite has previously been held in contempt. Jay-Z also contends that these legal actions have resulted in public threats and defamation against him and his family. His attorneys state Jay-Z only learned of the latest suit in June 2025 and have asked for more time to respond. The case has reignited online debate, with many urging a DNA test to resolve the matter.