Rymir Satterthwaite claims Jay-Z is his biological father. Picture: X
Things are getting messy in the world of entertainment, with Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) caught up in a whirlwind of allegations and controversy.
The rapper, known for his global influence and billion-dollar empire, is currently defending himself against claims of sexual assault while continuing to deny paternity allegations brought forth by Rymir Satterthwaite, 31.
He has been fighting for over a decade to prove that Jay-Z is his biological father.
His late mother, Wanda Satterthwaite, claimed she had a relationship with Jay-Z in 1992 when she was 16 years old, resulting in Rymir’s birth.
At the time, Wanda was in an on-again-off-again romance with her high school sweetheart, Robert Graves.
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Speaking to “DailyMail”, Rymir expressed heartbreak over Jay-Z’s lack of acknowledgement. “It is both heartbreaking and frustrating to see Mr Carter respond to allegations with such deflection and attacks,” he said.
“If Mr Carter values the ideals of honour and protecting children, as he claims, he should step forward with transparency,” Rymir continued, accusing the rapper of avoiding the issue altogether.
For Rymir, this saga isn’t just about his own identity but about holding influential figures accountable.
“Despite my efforts, Mr Carter has never once written a letter to me to address these claims – whether to deny or acknowledge paternity,” he said.
While Jay-Z’s legal team continues to deflect these allegations, Rymir remains steadfast in his pursuit of clarity.
“This is not about greed — it’s about uncovering the truth and ensuring all parties are held accountable,” he concluded.
While the paternity dispute rages on, Jay-Z is also battling a civil lawsuit filed by a woman, identified as Jane Doe, who alleges he sexually assaulted her at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in 2000.
The lawsuit claims Sean "Diddy" Combs was present during the incident.