Judge Dismisses ‘Jay-Z Paternity Lawsuit’ With Prejudice
*Jay-Z has officially put a long-running legal battle behind him. A federal judge in California dismissed the latest paternity lawsuit filed against him, calling it a meritless case under the state’s anti-SLAPP law. The dismissal was with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be refiled.
The lawsuit came from Lillie Coley, the legal guardian of Rymir Satterthwaite, who has claimed for years that Jay-Z is his father. But the courts have never found any basis for the claims. Previous cases were thrown out before DNA testing could take place.
Court Orders Coley to Pay Jay-Z $119K in Legal Fees
On January 13, 2026, Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett denied a motion to reconsider the case. She also ordered Lillie Coley to pay $119,235.45 in attorney’s fees to Jay-Z. That amount is often reported as $119K or $120K in headlines.
Jay-Z’s legal team argued that the case was part of a “prolonged harassment campaign.” The judge agreed, siding with the rap mogul and putting an end to the legal back-and-forth. The ruling closes the door on any further court filings in this matter.
Source: Judge Ends Jay-Z’s ‘Paternity Lawsuit’ and Awards Him $119K
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