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Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by cityboylagos(op): 8:10am On Jan 19
American rap mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has emerged victorious in a long-running paternity dispute after a United States federal court dismissed the case and ordered substantial legal fees to be paid in his favour. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The paternity lawsuit, which stemmed from claims made by Rymir Satterthwaite, was officially dismissed on January 15, 2026, bringing an end to years of legal battles across state and federal courts.

According to court documents, the judge dismissed the suit with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled or revived in the future. In addition, the court ordered that approximately $120,000 in legal fees be paid to Jay-Z under California’s anti-SLAPP law.

Satterthwaite and his legal representatives had made repeated attempts over the years to compel Jay-Z to submit to a DNA test and to reopen allegations that the music executive had previously rejected.

However, the judge ruled that the continued filings and motions lacked legal merit, concluding that there was no valid basis to force a DNA test or pursue a financial settlement.

The court found that the prolonged litigation amounted to an improper legal strategy, prompting the application of the anti-SLAPP statute — a law designed to protect individuals from frivolous or abusive lawsuits.

In dismissing the case, the judge agreed with Jay-Z’s legal team that the claims had been exhaustively litigated and repeatedly dismissed in earlier proceedings.

As a result, the court ordered Satterthwaite’s legal guardian to cover Jay-Z’s legal costs, effectively closing the chapter on the paternity claims.

The ruling prevents any further attempts to revive the case in court.

The decision marks the final resolution of one of the most persistent legal claims associated with the billionaire rapper and business mogul.

Jay-Z, who has consistently denied the allegations, did not make a public statement following the ruling. His legal victory reinforces previous court decisions that had already dismissed similar claims.
https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/19/jay-z-paternity-case-dismissed-legal-fees/

Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by helinues: 8:13am On Jan 19
Did you sleep with the lady, Yes or No

So as how Davido has been bragging about paternity test without knowing he's only displaying is weakness as lose dog sleeping around
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by Winnerrrr(m): 8:28am On Jan 19
I’ve never seen a disciplined artist like Jigga.

since the 4:44 song, he stayed far away from promiscuity.

he embodies everything called ‘Black Excellence’
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by SmartPolician: 8:37am On Jan 19
Winnerrrr:
I've never seen a disciplined artist like Jigga.

since the 4:44 song, he stayed far away from promiscuity.

he embodies everything called ‘Black Excellence’
That means you don't know about T.I. (Clifford Joseph)! cheesy
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by brain54(m): 8:41am On Jan 19
My all time favorite rap artist...


I love this dude!
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by VeeVeeMyLuv(f): 8:55am On Jan 19
Oh my gawd
See resemblance
Dem resemble o
But not well defined though

Nose and mouth
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by SpaceX: 9:02am On Jan 19
A friend of diddy should not be far from diddy in lifestyle.
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by Belurved1(m): 9:34am On Jan 19
Dey play

Winnerrrr:
I’ve never seen a disciplined artist like Jigga.

since the 4:44 song, he stayed far away from promiscuity.

he embodies everything called ‘Black Excellence’
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by DeltaBachelor(m): 9:57am On Jan 19
Wow….Congratulatulobia Pomo lips.
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by Faith0(f): 9:57am On Jan 19
Wow, oh this was true, I saw the news on Facebook too
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by Bahamas95(m): 10:00am On Jan 19
DeltaBachelor:
Wow….Congratulatulobia Pomo lips.
Na dat pomo lips dey kiss Beyonce o. cheesy


Slap any woman wey tell you say she get spec. cheesy cheesy
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by Brendaniel: 10:00am On Jan 19
This news is somehow, so someone claims Jay-z is his father and takes him to court asking the court to compel him to do a DNA test and Jay-z fights the charge back not to do the DNA test, not that he wants to clear himself of not being the father of the boy but not just wanting to do the DNA test, something sounds fishy here...

I mean, if you have nothing to fear you will speedily tell them to do DNA and all cost should be bore by the person who made the claim, then you can counter sue if you want if the result is negative, but fighting back because you have the right to reject a DNA test looks fishy, looks similar with case of Gov. Sanwo Olu and that boy from Delta state, I thought it was only women who fear DNA test, why are these men now towing the same path?

Conclusion - Only randy men and women fear DNA test.
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by TOPCRUISE(m): 10:03am On Jan 19
You want to force someone to accept that he is your father
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by thomas2024: 10:05am On Jan 19
Winnerrrr:
I’ve never seen a disciplined artist like Jigga.

since the 4:44 song, he stayed far away from promiscuity.

he embodies everything called ‘Black Excellence’
He cheated even when he was still married to Beyoncé. That was then but they’ve resolved sha.
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by kiddaz: 10:06am On Jan 19
Finally this guy go rest for the matter with him 304 mother. A lot of you guys have failed to confirm paternity for your kids even when you know the girl involved is lose. Paternity is not by resemblance oo anyone can resemble another person, it doesn't mean they're blood related
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by Brendaniel: 10:10am On Jan 19
TOPCRUISE:
You want to force someone to accept that he is your father
Not force, the guy is only asking for a DNA test...
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by fabolouz1(m): 10:11am On Jan 19
what kinda judge would object to a DNA test? whether forced or not, that's the only way to determine if he is the father or not.
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by ogmask: 10:12am On Jan 19
Winnerrrr:
I’ve never seen a disciplined artist like Jigga.

since the 4:44 song, he stayed far away from promiscuity.

he embodies everything called ‘Black Excellence’
Pray, do not meet your hero.
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by brownbib(m): 10:12am On Jan 19
Hov always wins y'all know this! Don't mess around with the Jigga man. "S.Carter".
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by Adakintroy:
Law does not enforce Illegal union beyond a point. It's a right leaning government. So strictness comes. Many things can be tolerated when the left takes over. But for now discipline belongs to you two both. Don't sleep with a man if you not legally married to him period. Everyone must learn it including you women. If you default Blame yourself.
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by thorpido(m): 10:16am On Jan 19
The judgment no make sense.Why not get him to do the test and if it comes back negative,you award damages?
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by bobogogo: 10:17am On Jan 19
Winnerrrr:
I’ve never seen a disciplined artist like Jigga.

since the 4:44 song, he stayed far away from promiscuity.

he embodies everything called ‘Black Excellence’
Nas is the FACE OF HIP HOP.

Jay z silenced people to get what he wants.
diddy and jigga are the same just that diddy got caught.
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by ariesbull: 10:21am On Jan 19
Jigga man... I can't stop loving his tracks

Hard knock life
Girls

The one with Linkin Park
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by blowjohn(m): 10:22am On Jan 19
Winnerrrr:
I’ve never seen a disciplined artist like Jigga.

since the 4:44 song, he stayed far away from promiscuity.

he embodies everything called ‘Black Excellence’
Ever heard of the name Nas?
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by BrainScanner:
I dedicate....

Yeah, un huh, watch this y'all, uhh
Watch this y'all, un huh jigga
Watch this y'all, un huh, uhh
Roc-a-fella ya'll, uhhhh, come on yea
It's kid Capri and Jay-z, it's kid Capri and Jay-z
'Cause I'm like that yo! 'cause I'm like that yo

As a young and dumb man, gun in the waist
Sold crack to those who couldn't take the pain
And had to numb it with baste
Couldn't drink the henny straight
I needed somethin' to chase
I needed something to chase
Nowadays I throw shots back, leavin' nothin' to waste
Life is like a treadmill, niggas runnin' in place

Gettin' nowhere fast, a whole year done past
I vowed to never stop winin', 'til the earth stop spinnin'
Rock hot Lenin, cop hot cars and hot women
If it's not him then you got it confused, y'all not remembering
My motto is simply I will not lose, abide by the block rules
I buy my glock used, with bodies on it, let me know anybody want it?
I'm raised, ill rational way misunderstood
If you ain't live like I live then run with the hood

I done what I could to come up with this paper 'til this day still
Run with the hood, guess it's part of my nature, if hell awaits ya?
Nigga I'm coming with the razors, still flashin' ya shit
Try to pass me in a six, tight classy on the wrist
Every bit of 30 karats, this is not a game
This isn't why I came, make these words find a spot on your brain
And burn, then I recycle my life
I shall return

How tight is your flow?
'Cause I'm like that yo
How right is your dough?
'Cause I'm like that yo
How white is your blow?
'Cause I'm like that yo
Only writers you know
'Cause I'm like that

How tight is your flow?
'Cause I'm like that yo
How right is your dough?
'Cause I'm like that yo
How white is your blow?
'Cause I'm like that yo
Only writers you know
Watch this yo

I'm a hop, skip, a jump from rippin' the pump
Spittin' a couple of curse words and hittin' you chump
Shit, I get digits in lumps
I'm a motherfucking problem is this what you want
Overachiever, I love chicks that puff chiva
And reefer paper, I hate the one's that blow up ya beeper
'Cause I go in ya deeper, I only bone divas
Impregnate the world when I come through your speakers

Bleep hot my records got the fever
Niggas kick dirt, get ya whole block swiped up
I creep up when the beef heats up, caught him with his feet up
And shoes off, 'bout to snooze off
Hatin' 'cause you can't turn the booze off
You dudes is too soft when I Bleep with you all
I might bark your ex and spit at the locks
But other than that I ain't even fucking with cats

Just me tied B.I. thug it like that, me, dame and biggs
What's fuckin' with that?
Y'all can never diss jigga, get nothing for that
Other then a couple slugs in ya back
Rappers y'all runnin' around like I won't gun ya down
Last nigga that fronted, two spun him around
Lord, except this offer here's somethin' for your crown
I admit no malice, I just met his challenge, in one

How tight is your flow?
'Cause I'm like that yo
How right is your dough?
Just I'm like that yo
How white is your blow?
'Cause I'm like that yo
Only writers you know
Just like that

How tight is your flow?
'Cause I'm like that yo
How right is your dough?
Just like that yo
How white is your blow?
'Cause I'm like that yo
Only writers you know
Just like that

How tight is your flow?
How right is your dough?
How white is your blow?
Only writers you know
How tight is your flow?
How right is your dough?
How white is your blow?
Only writers you know

Girls and guns
All I want
Stock exchange
Rocks and thangs
Girls and guns
All I want
Stock exchange
Rocks and thangs

Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by blowjohn(m): 10:25am On Jan 19
ariesbull:
Jigga man... I can't stop loving his tracks

Hard knock life
Girls

The one with Linkin Park
He's a top 20 lyricist.
Top 10 MC
Top 10 rapper.


Nas is number 1. Go listen to these Nas songs:

Death row east
Star Wars
One on one
40/16 building
Dedicated
Take it in blood
Memory lane( probably the greatest song ever penned down)
What goes around
Silent murder
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by Kingpele(m): 10:26am On Jan 19
Power of money ,if jayz is sure he isn't the father ,he won't object to DNA test period
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by ogascomax: 10:26am On Jan 19
You can't force people to take a DNA test. That is why I find it crazy when people are demanding that mohbad wife takes a DNA test on the baby. It makes me wonder what is their business in the child's life or in her life.
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by Hehehehehe: 10:29am On Jan 19
I happy as everybody ignored this boy

helinues:
Did you sleep with the lady, Yes or No

So as how Davido has been bragging about paternity test without knowing he's only displaying is weakness as lose dog sleeping around
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by blowjohn(m): 10:29am On Jan 19
Is that all the mafioso heat u can bring? How about this from Nas!!!

You too feminine to kill again, jail got you soft
You talk but you scared to go back up North
Keep your face twisted, but you don't really want nothing
Talk a bunch of shit motherfucker and stop fronting
You don't wanna flip again, and sell drugs again
Be on the run again, catch you at the Comfort Inn
Shoot up your door, bust in on you and your LovePeddler
Put y'all in bags, clean the blood off of the floor
So play tough, I want y'all to get out of line
I got nines, every color shape and design
I sent killers every race to put one in your spine
Two in your ear, get your crew, who do I fear?
Nobody never get involved and none of 'em dying
I think like you do, roll with about two irons
Catch me flying, high in the aircraft wining
And dining, you die, then we laugh, you bitch ass
The rich ass, they gauze up, your stab wounds
While I'm getting head, in a Lear jet, bathroom
With all my goons, all my ice, and suitcases
Full of paper, not money it's bank statements
The Illmatic that explains how we rock
Yachts and co-ops, we buy the hood and sell you a block
Re: Jay-z Wins Paternity Case, Awarded $120,000 In Legal Fees by L0wk3y(m): 10:30am On Jan 19
Winnerrrr:
I’ve never seen a disciplined artist like Jigga.

since the 4:44 song, he stayed far away from promiscuity.

he embodies everything called ‘Black Excellence’
Considering you actually don't know anything about him except what you're told....your statement is not only borne of ignorance but also completely null and void.
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