Who is Jay-Z’s alleged ‘secret son’, Rymir Satterthwaite – who called the rapper’s recent statement ‘frustrating’? He says he’s been fighting to get Beyoncé’s husband to do a paternity test for years

Dec 16 , 2024

Rymir Satterthwaite alleges that Shawn Carter – better known as Jay-Z – is his father. Photos: @rymir_is_here/Instagram, TNS

Rymir Satterthwaite – who claims he’s Jay-Z’s illegitimate son – has spoken out against the rapper amid allegations he was involved in sexual assault with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

A man who claims to be the illegitimate son of Jay-Z has spoken out against the rapper amid allegations that he raped a 13-year-old girl in 2000.

Jay-Z is in the spotlight after a civil lawsuit claims he was involved with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ wrongdoings. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

“It is both heartbreaking and frustrating to see Mr Carter respond to allegations with such deflection and attacks,” Rymir Satterthwaite told the Daily Mail.

Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, has been accused in a civil lawsuit of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2000, allegedly alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs, per NBC News.

The musician, 55, has since denied the allegations. “My only heartbreak is for my family,” Carter said in the statement. “My wife and I will have to sit our children down, one of whom is at the age where her friends will surely see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims, and explain the cruelty and greed of people. I mourn yet another loss of innocence.”

Rymir Satterthwaite says he’s been seeking “clarity about [his] identity” for years. Photo: @rymir_is_here/Instagram

For years, Satterthwaite has been fighting to prove that Jay-Z is his biological father. “My late mother, Wanda, was just 16 years old when she became pregnant with me, and for years I have sought clarity about my identity. This is not about greed or spectacle – it’s about uncovering the truth and ensuring all parties are held accountable,” Satterthwaite told the Daily Mail. “Despite my efforts, Mr Carter has never once written a letter to me to address these claims – whether to deny or acknowledge paternity, or to address why his attorney’s committed this fraud.”

He added: “If Mr Carter values the ideals of honour and protecting children, as he claims in his letter, he should step forward with transparency.”

Here’s what else we know about Rymir Satterthwaite:

Who is Rymir Satterthwaite’s mother?

Rymir Satterthwaite’s mother always maintained that Jay Z was her son’s father while alive. Photo: @rymir_is_here/Instagram