Jay-Z Wins Another Legal Battle Against Alleged Son Rymir Satterthwaite’s Camp — Judge Denies Restraining Order
Jay-Z just added another win to his long list of courtroom victories. The hip-hop billionaire walked away from a California federal hearing last week with the upper hand once again — this time against Lillie Coley, the godmother of the man who claims to be his son, Rymir Satterthwaite.
Judge Says “No” to Emergency Order
According to newly filed court documents obtained by Media Take Out, U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnettdenied Coley’s emergency request for a temporary restraining order. Coley claimed she was being targeted for standing up for Satterthwaite, but the judge saw no legal grounds to block Jay-Z’s team from moving forward with a sanctions hearing.
That means Jay-Z’s lawyers are now free to pursue penalties against Coley, who the rapper’s side has accused of engaging in “decades-long harassment.”
The decision marks yet another chapter in a legal saga that has stretched on for years — and yet another win for the mogul. If you’re keeping score, this makes it about 10-0 in Jay-Z’s favor.
How We Got Here
The long-running dispute centers on Coley’s claim that her late friend’s son, Rymir Satterthwaite, is Jay-Z’s biological child. Coley has spent years filing lawsuits and petitions trying to force DNA testing — all of which have been denied or dismissed.
Back in 2022, a New Jersey judge even barred Coley and Satterthwaite from filing any more paternity cases in that state without prior approval, citing a pattern of repetitive and meritless claims.
Now, Coley’s California filings have hit the same wall. Her request to halt Jay-Z’s sanctions motion failed to meet the high bar required for emergency court intervention. The judge’s message was clear: there’s no legal reason to stop the process.
Nicki Minaj Weighs In
The case has taken a dramatic turn in recent months after Nicki Minaj publicly showed support for Rymir and his godmother. Nicki accused Jay-Z of using his power to suppress the truth, even calling Beyoncé part of the problem.
She’s also claimed that Jay-Z has interfered in her career — allegations that have never been proven in court. Despite the star power behind the claims, Coley’s legal strategy still fell flat in the courtroom.
Jay-Z’s Team Fires Back
Jay-Z’s attorneys argue that the continued lawsuits are nothing more than harassment and defamation. They’ve moved for sanctions, hoping the court will formally penalize Coley for what they describe as an “abusive” legal campaign.
Court insiders tell Media Take Out that Jay-Z is not expected to comment publicly — and likely won’t need to. The record already speaks for itself.
Another Victory in a Long Legal War
This latest ruling adds yet another victory to Jay-Z’s long legal track record. Between paternity claims, business disputes, and contract challenges, the rap mogul has proven he knows how to navigate a courtroom just as well as a recording booth.
And for Rymir and his camp, the decision is another major setback — leaving their decades-old allegations once again without legal standing.