A long-running paternity case involving American rapper Jay-Z has been formally dismissed, bringing an end to years of legal disputes linked to claims made by Rymir Satterthwaite.
On January 15, 2026, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be refiled. The court also ordered that approximately $120,000 in legal fees be paid to Jay-Z under California’s anti-SLAPP law.
Court records show that Satterthwaite’s legal team made several attempts over the years to compel a DNA test and revive the paternity allegations. These efforts spanned both state and federal courts but were ultimately rejected.
In its ruling, the judge agreed with Jay-Z’s lawyers, stating that the prolonged legal actions lacked any valid legal foundation. The court further held that attempts to force a DNA test or secure a financial settlement were without merit.
As a result, the anti-SLAPP statute was applied, and Satterthwaite’s guardian was ordered to cover the legal costs, effectively closing the case and preventing any future attempts to reopen the matter.
