## Jay-Z’s paternity case outcome Jay-Z has brought a decade-long paternity dispute to an end without pursuing repayment of his legal expenses after the case was dismissed in federal court. The rapper chose not to file for attorney fees before the court-imposed deadline expired, effectively closing the matter. ## Background of the dispute For years, Rymir Satterthwaite claimed that Jay-Z is his biological father and criticized him for allegedly avoiding a paternity test while using legal resources to resist the case. The conflict traces back to allegations that Satterthwaite’s late mother, Wanda, had a relationship with Jay-Z in the early 1990s, but no court has ever confirmed the paternity claims. ## Recent legal developments Satterthwaite voluntarily withdrew his federal suit in late July, describing it as a tactical step rather than an end to his broader efforts. A separate, related lawsuit filed by his godmother and legal guardian, Lillie Coley, was later dismissed with prejudice by U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett on November 4, preventing the same claims from being brought again in federal court. ## Statements from the parties > “I have not stopped my fight. I did withdraw my case, but it's for a reason… I have not gotten any DNA test. I have not gotten a settlement. It is not over.” Jay-Z’s attorneys have described the long-running accusations as a fabricated and relentless harassment campaign, stressing that no court has accepted the allegations as valid. *** **Author’s summary:** Jay-Z ends a years-long paternity battle with a decisive courtroom win, opting against recouping legal fees and leaving his accuser vowing to continue the fight outside federal court.

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Complex — 2025-11-30