Jay-Z Paternity Battle on Ice: Rymir Satterthwaite Withdraws Federal Suit

Rymir Satterthwaite confirmed in an Instagram video on July 27 that he has officially withdrawn his federal lawsuit against Jay-Z over an alleged paternity claim.

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In a brief clip posted to Instagram, 30-year-old Rymir Satterthwaite explained that he pulled the plug on his federal action because there is “a lot going on behind closed doors.” He insisted he has not abandoned his fight, but will “step back and play chess, not checkers.” That line alone could power a thousand group chats.

Meanwhile, Jay-Z’s legal team wasted no time firing back in court documents dated June 16. Attorneys for Shawn Carter argued that Rymir’s paternity allegations were already dismissed in multiple jurisdictions and labeled the latest claim “decades-long harassment.” They also pointed out that the suit was not properly served and that Jay-Z only learned of it a month after it was filed.

Rymir’s lawsuit did not demand child support. Instead, he sought compensatory damages for alleged emotional distress and reputational harm caused by Jay-Z’s handling of prior paternity actions. The young artist accused the rap mogul of misrepresenting facts, interfering with due process, and gaming the legal system to bury his claim.

For context, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter was born in Brooklyn’s Marcy housing projects and weathered street violence and financial struggles in Bedford-Stuyvesant. In a 2010 NPR Fresh Air interview, he described hydrant-side play turning into mid-day shootings and the emotional roller coaster of losing childhood friends. Yet he also credits his parents’ vinyl collection for fueling his early love of Motown legends like Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder.

By age nine, Jay-Z was freestyling gutter-level rhymes, telling British GQ in 2005 that finding his flow felt like a gift he nearly took for granted. His father exited the picture around the same time, leaving Gloria Carter to raise him and his siblings. Their reunion years later, as mentioned on Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, was rocky, with Jay-Z skipping the first meeting his mother arranged.

Now, Rymir’s decision to pause the federal case raises fresh questions. Will he refile in state court? Will Jay-Z refute the claim again or negotiate behind the scenes? As the chessboard resets, both sides are clearly recalculating their next moves.

Okay, I need to calm down after that!

Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, NPR Fresh Air, British GQ, Netflix My Next Guest Needs No Introduction
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