News : Jay-Z’s Alleged Son’s Godmother Fights to Keep Paternity Case Open

For many years now, Jay-Z and his legal team have consistently denied the claims made by Rymir Satterthwaite, who alleges that he is the Roc Nation mogul’s secret son. Although a California judge recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by Rymir’s godmother, Lillie Coley, against Jay-Z, an exclusive report from AllHipHop’s Grouchy Greg Watkins suggests that the situation might not be entirely over.

According to the report, Coley filed a notice of appeal in California’s Ninth Circuit on Wednesday (November 5) following Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett’s decision. The ruling not only dismissed her case but also prevented her from filing against Jay-Z again, giving his legal team permission to seek sanctions and attorney’s fees. For context, Coley initially sued the rapper for allegedly avoiding DNA testing and other related obligations.

In her response to this development, Coley stated that her new filing would address matters that weren’t previously considered by the appellate court. She reportedly changed her approach from an amendment appeal to a motion for reconsideration in hopes of reopening the case.

However, this move may not shield her from further legal consequences. Earlier rulings, including Judge Garnett’s previous denial of Coley’s request for an emergency restraining order, still stand. That order would have restricted Jay-Z from pursuing sanctions against her. Coley, who once served as Rymir Satterthwaite’s legal guardian, remains at the center of this prolonged dispute.

Jay Z Paternity Lawsuit

Jul 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Recording artist Jay-Z before a semifinal match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lee Smith-Reuters / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

These allegations surrounding Jay-Z date back many years, with a trail of court documents outlining the complex history behind the case. In 2022, a New Jersey court order prohibited both Lillie Coley and Rymir Satterthwaite from filing additional paternity-related suits without permission. Despite this, Coley claims the judge “overlooked key facts” that she plans to highlight in her motion for reconsideration. Meanwhile, Jay-Z’s team reportedly intends to pursue financial penalties for what they view as ongoing, baseless filings.

Overall, these latest developments should be approached cautiously. The situation remains intricate, and any potential outcome will depend on how the court interprets these new legal actions.

Regardless of what happens next, this long-standing story is unlikely to disappear soon. After years of speculation and headlines, it seems that public interest in this matter will continue—both inside and outside the courtroom.