Man claiming Jay-Z is his father drops paternity lawsuit after years of seeking DNA test in court
In a January interview with the Daily Mail, Satterthwaite urged Jay-Z to take a paternity test, saying, 'If he is not, why can't he prove me wrong? Go to the court room and do what everyone else has to do. I can take a no. I can take being embarrassed, I just can't take him not saying nothing.'
He added, 'I would never hate Jay-Z, I respect him for everything he did. I have been going through a whole lot for so many years because of this case. Me and my mom and my god mom we have seen the worst in people.'
Satterthwaite stated he would continue seeking the truth, saying, 'I am going to fight until I am not here no more. If it takes another 10 years. Another 50. I may take this to the grave with me.'
The case returned to public discussion earlier this month when Nicki Minaj referenced Satterthwaite in a social media post alongside an image of Jay-Z.
The reason for the lawsuit's dismissal is not clear, and it is unknown whether it has been dismissed with or without prejudice. Satterthwaite may still have the option to refile in the future.
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