The paternity lawsuit involving Jay-Z has been dismissed, signaling the end of a prolonged legal confrontation stemming from allegations made by Rymir Satterthwaite.
On January 15, 2026, a federal judge ruled to dismiss the case with prejudice and mandated that around $120,000 in legal fees be paid to Jay-Z under California's anti-SLAPP legislation, effectively preventing any future attempts to reopen the matter.
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Satterthwaite’s representatives had consistently sought to mandate a DNA test and revive their claims, which Jay-Z had refused. Following numerous motions, filings, and legal disputes spanning state and federal jurisdictions, the most recent push was dismissed with preclusive effect, meaning re-filing is not an option.
The judge favored Jay-Z’s legal representatives, determining that the extended legal efforts lacked a strong legal foundation and that their push for either DNA testing or a financial settlement held no merit.
Consequently, the judge invoked the anti-SLAPP provision, imposing the fee award on Satterthwaite’s guardian as a part of concluding the litigation.
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