Jay-Z Wins Again: Court Dismisses Paternity Claims for Good, Orders Accuser to Pay Legal Fees
Jay-Z just walked out of another courtroom victory… and this one may finally shut the door on a legal saga that has followed him for years.
A court has officially dismissed the latest claims brought by Rymir Satterthwaite and his legal guardian, Lillie Coley, ending yet another attempt to revive the long-running allegation that the hip-hop billionaire is Satterthwaite’s biological father. And this time, the ruling was not just a win… it was definitive.
According to court documents, the judge dismissed Coley’s lawsuit with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled or amended. In legal terms, that is the end of the road.
“The Motion is GRANTED, and the Complaint is DISMISSED without leave to amend,” the judge wrote.
Translation: case closed.
This latest ruling continues a very clear pattern. Over the years, courts in multiple jurisdictions have consistently rejected the claims and declined to order Jay-Z to submit to DNA testing. Despite repeated filings, the outcome has remained the same every single time.
Satterthwaite has long maintained that his efforts were not about money, but about “the truth.” In a 2024 statement, he said he only wanted closure, adding that he was not seeking financial gain. However, in July, he abruptly withdrew his lawsuit without explanation, then quickly hinted that the fight was “far from over.”
It did not take long for his godmother and legal guardian, Lillie Coley, to pick up where he left off.
Coley filed her own lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of avoiding DNA testing and using his influence to escape parental responsibility. She even went a step further, alleging misconduct by the New Jersey Attorney General and claiming that government actions damaged her federal case and caused serious financial hardship.
The court was not persuaded.
Not only did the judge reject the claims outright, but the decision also came with serious financial consequences.
According to reports, Coley has been ordered to pay approximately $119,235 in legal fees under California’s anti-SLAPP law, which is designed to protect defendants from lawsuits deemed baseless, retaliatory, or abusive.
Jay-Z’s legal team did not mince words.
In earlier filings, his attorneys described the litigation as a “prolonged harassment campaign,” noting that the same allegations have been raised and rejected repeatedly. One motion stated that the claims had been “systematically addressed and rejected in multiple jurisdictions,” adding that the continued filings showed “blatant disregard for court orders.”
In other words: the courts are done entertaining this.
While the story has resurfaced in headlines over the years, the legal reality has never changed. Judges have consistently ruled in Jay-Z’s favor, declining to advance the claims or compel DNA testing. With this latest dismissal being issued with prejudice, the plaintiffs’ legal options now appear extremely limited.
This case highlights what happens when deeply personal allegations collide with celebrity, media attention, and the court system. For Jay-Z, it marks yet another decisive legal victory. For his accusers, it may be the final chapter in a battle that the courts have made clear they will no longer entertain.
One thing is undeniable.
Jay-Z did not just win again.
This time, the door was slammed shut.