Satterwaithe alleged that Jay-Z has evaded taking a paternity test for years, claiming the rapper’s refusal could be linked to his mother’s age at the time of their alleged relationship. He revealed that his mother, who passed away at 45 from heart attacks, had shown him photos and videos of Jay-Z during his childhood. Despite these claims, Jay-Z's legal team has denied the allegations, asserting that the man listed on Satterwaithe’s birth certificate is his father.
A DNA test has reportedly ruled out that individual, but the paternity dispute remains unresolved. Satterwaithe stated that his pursuit of the case is about accountability and fairness in the court system, vowing to apologize publicly if proven wrong. The allegations come as Jay-Z faces separate legal troubles related to a lawsuit involving an alleged assault in 2000.