Rymir Satterthwaite, a 31-year-old man, has reignited his long-standing claim that Jay-Z, the renowned rapper, is his biological father. Satterthwaite alleges that Jay-Z impregnated his mother, Wanda, when she was just 16 years old. This renewed accusation comes in the form of a lawsuit filed against the New Jersey court system and several judges, whom Satterthwaite and his godmother, Lillie Coley, accuse of conspiring with Jay-Z to dismiss previous cases related to paternity, inheritance, and abuse of court processes. Satterthwaite claims that Jay-Z has consistently lied in court about owning property in New Jersey to avoid jurisdiction, despite evidence of property deeds and tax records bearing his name. This latest legal action adds another layer to the ongoing legal battles surrounding the rapper, who has vehemently denied Satterthwaite’s paternity claims since 2010 and recently faced separate accusations of sexual assault in a different lawsuit.
The core of Satterthwaite’s new lawsuit revolves around the allegation of a decade-long conspiracy involving Jay-Z and multiple New Jersey judges. He asserts that these judges colluded with the rapper to have his paternity case repeatedly dismissed based on the false premise that Jay-Z had no property in New Jersey, thus circumventing the court’s jurisdiction. Satterthwaite and Coley maintain they possess documentation proving Jay-Z’s property ownership in the state, but claim the court consistently disregarded their evidence. They further allege that Jay-Z abused the court system to avoid taking a paternity test, leading to the dismissal or denial of their multiple lawsuits filed since 2010. The lawsuit paints a picture of a legal system manipulated by a powerful individual to evade responsibility, leaving Satterthwaite without the closure he seeks regarding his alleged parentage.
Beyond the alleged court conspiracy, Satterthwaite and Coley describe facing intimidation and harassment, which they believe were orchestrated by Jay-Z’s associates. They cite instances of their car being shot at, unknown individuals following them, and cars driving onto their lawn in the early morning hours. These incidents, they argue, were attempts to silence them and deter their pursuit of the paternity case. Adding to their financial and emotional distress, they were ordered to pay nearly $15,000 in legal fees to Jay-Z in 2022, resulting in liens being placed on their New Jersey home. This unforeseen lien came to light when Coley attempted to sell her property in December 2023, halting the sale and compounding their financial losses, which they estimate to exceed $100,000.
The ongoing legal fees and the unexpected lien on their property have placed a significant financial burden on Satterthwaite and Coley. They claim the title company of their home has been making payments towards the lien to Jay-Z’s attorneys, even though they believe these liens are based on fraudulent court orders. This has not only drained their resources but also perpetuated what they perceive as an ongoing injustice. They contend that the courts’ disregard for their evidence and participation in the alleged fraud have deprived them of their constitutional rights and prevented Satterthwaite from finding closure regarding his paternity. Their lawsuit seeks damages for emotional distress and the voiding of what they deem fraudulent court orders, which they claim Jay-Z and his lawyer continue to use to extract money.
Satterthwaite has consistently maintained that his pursuit is not about financial gain but about uncovering the truth. In previous statements, he has emphasized his desire for Jay-Z to acknowledge his alleged paternity and take responsibility. He questions why Jay-Z has consistently refused to take a paternity test if he is truly innocent. Satterthwaite’s mother, Wanda, has also gone on record stating that she had unprotected sex with Jay-Z, then known as “Rock,” in Brooklyn in 1992 when she was 16 years old after he picked her up in Philadelphia. The original birth certificate listed Wanda’s on-off boyfriend, Robert Graves, as Rymir’s father, but this was legally amended in 2011 after a DNA test proved Graves was not the biological father.
This latest lawsuit comes on the heels of separate, serious allegations against Jay-Z. He was recently accused of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2000 at an MTV VMA after-party. Jay-Z has vehemently denied these allegations, labeling them a “blackmail attempt.” He expressed his heartbreak over the impact these accusations will have on his family, particularly his children. Despite these legal challenges, Jay-Z has maintained a public appearance of unity with his family, attending a movie premiere with his wife, Beyoncé, daughter Blue Ivy, and mother-in-law. This public display came just a day after the rape lawsuit was filed, further emphasizing the complex and multifaceted legal battles he currently faces. The lawsuit against Jay-Z and Diddy alleges that the unnamed victim was drugged and then raped by both men. Diddy is currently in jail awaiting trial on separate racketeering and sex trafficking charges. These intertwined legal battles paint a complex and evolving picture of the challenges facing the renowned rapper, both personally and professionally.
