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JAY-Z Shuts Down Paternity Claims, Calls Rymir Satterthwaite's Allegations 'Fabricated'
In newly filed court documents obtained by Us Weekly, JAY-Z is asking a federal judge to step in and shut down a lawsuit filed by 31-year-old Rymir Satterthwaite, who continues to allege that the Hip-Hop mogul is his biological father. Satterthwaite, who filed the latest complaint in May, accuses Jay of knowingly avoiding a paternity test and using his celebrity status to silence him. The lawsuit also alleges fraud, manipulation of the legal system, and a pattern of intimidation — claims JAY-Z's legal team flatly denies. In response, the Roc Nation founder — born Shawn Carter — called the lawsuit the latest chapter in what he describes as a 'decades-long harassment campaign' carried out by Satterthwaite. His lawyers noted that similar allegations have already been 'addressed and rejected' by multiple courts and that continued efforts to push the narrative have resulted in contempt orders. JAY-Z also told the court he only learned of the latest filing on June 3 and requested additional time to formally respond. His legal team claims an attempt to contact Satterthwaite's guardian to coordinate was met with hostility, stating that the phone call ended with her hanging up. Satterthwaite's lawsuit outlines claims that his late mother, Wanda Satterthwaite, had a relationship with JAY-Z in the 1990s. He says the rapper has gone to great lengths to avoid acknowledging his alleged paternity, including allegedly refusing DNA testing and pressuring the courts. Satterthwaite claims the years-long legal battle has caused him emotional distress, public embarrassment, and even health complications. The Philly native also alleges a violent threat against him in the form of a car shooting — an incident he believes was a message intended to silence him. Despite the serious nature of his allegations, he says he's not seeking back child support but rather damages for the toll the situation has taken on his life. The 55-year-old icon has remained largely silent on the matter over the years, though his legal team maintains there is no truth to Satterthwaite's claims. The judge has not yet ruled on the latest filing. More from Who Is Rymir Satterthwaite? An Explainer Of JAY-Z's Alleged Son JAY-Z Performs On Cowboy Carter Tour Days After Nicki Minaj Call Out, Paternity Lawsuit Drama Nicki Minaj Says JAY-Z Owes Her $200 Million From Her Equity In Tidal Solve the daily Crossword
AsiaOne
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Jay-Z hits out at 'harassment' from man claiming to be his son, Entertainment News
Jay-Z has accused a man who claims to be his son of "harassment". The 55-year-old star, who is married to pop superstar Beyonce, has hit out at the "fabricated allegations" by Rymir Satterthwaite and asked a federal judge to intervene in the case. Court documents obtained by Us Weekly show that Jay-Z described the recent lawsuit filed by Satterthwaite as "just the latest" episode of "decades-long harassment" from the man and his godmother. The documents state: "The fabricated allegations and claims have been addressed — and rejected — in multiple other courts, and continued harassment and disregard of those orders has already resulted in a contempt order." Satterthwaite, 32, filed a federal lawsuit against the rapper — whose real name is Shawn Carter — in May and accuses the star of trying to keep him quiet about his paternity. The man claims that his mother Wanda had relations with Jay-Z during the 1990s. After she passed away, Sattherthwaite was cared for by his godmother and says that the pair have faced "unrelenting efforts by (Jay-Z) and his enablers to suppress the truth and silence those who dared to speak it". He accuses Jay-Z of refusing to take a paternity test or answer his claims directly. Sattherthwaite is insistent that he isn't pursuing fame and fortune with his legal case and just wants to discover the truth about his paternity. He told the Daily Mail last year: "Why can't he prove me wrong? "Go the courtroom 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 anything. It is not fair." Meanwhile, rapper Nicki Minaj claims that Jay-Z owes her between $100 to $200 million (S$128 to S$256 million). The Anaconda rapper was one of the original artists that went into partnership with Jay-Z's streaming platform Tidal, launched in 2015. She was reportedly given three per cent equity in exchange for exclusive content and promotion. In 2021, Jay-Z sold a majority stake in Tidal to Jack Dorsey's Square for US$302 million, and the fallout began when she was allegedly only offered US$1 million from the sale. Minaj has hit out at the music mogul on social media and has pledged to use the money she is owed to pay for her fans' tuition fees and student loans. She posted on X on Tuesday (July 8): "We've calculated about 100-200MM so far. #JayZ call me to settle this karmic debt. It's only collecting more interest. "You still in my TOP 5 tho. Let's get it n****. And anyone still calling him Hov will answer to God for the blasphemy." Minaj later added: "I'm going to use some of the money #JayZ owes me to send some of my Barbz to college, pay their school fees and student loans via my #StudentOfTheGame charity." [[nid:720055]]
7NEWS
10-06-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Run It Straight league holding a $200k competition despite health warnings
A Run It Straight competition is going ahead despite warnings from health bodies about the dangers of the sport. The Runit Championship League will award $200,000 to the winner of its RUNIT02 competition. In the sport, a runner and a tackler run at each other at top speed on a 'battlefield' that is 20m x 4m in dimensions. The loser is the one who is knocked out. The death of a New Zealand teenager last month shone a spotlight on the dangerous activity. Ryan Satterthwaite, 19, was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries and died on May 26 after playing the 'combat sport'. Police Manawatu area commander Inspector Ross Grantham said Satterthwaite, from Palmerston North on New Zealand's North Island, took part in an impromptu version of the game and his death is an 'absolute tragedy'. In response to Satterthwaite's death, Runit Championship League said the sport 'should only be held in highly controlled environments, which include professional medical supervision and support'. 'All RUNIT events follow established protocols including screening of participants for suitability, strict guidelines around where and how to tackle (between the shoulders and hips only), with qualified medical support and medical assessments conducted both during and after competition. 'We do not encourage any copying of the sport as it should only be done under the strict conditions outlined above in sanctioned RUNIT events.' 'Beer and head injuries don't mix' In May, two men were knocked unconscious and required medical attention during a game. Both men were knocked out, and one appeared to have a seizure, as they competed for an $18,500 cash prize. A leading concussion expert last month urged NRL fans to stop this activity after vision surfaced of a crowd engaging in Run It Straight at a Manly Sea Eagles game. Security reportedly stepped in when fans ran at each other on the hill at Brookvale Oval late in Manly's win over Brisbane on May 31. Sea Eagles chief executive Tony Mestrov said anyone found to have been involved will be banned. Dr Alan Pearce, who has worked with NRL players on concussions, said he is 'still speechless'. 'I'm pretty appalled by what we're seeing and I'm really concerned about the health of the people undertaking this activity,' he told Sunrise. 'There's no medical attention nearby if something happened.' Pearce said it was made worse by the apparent levels of intoxication. 'Beer and head injuries do not mix,' he said. 'This is what we're seeing now and this is something we've been concerned about surrounding the Run It events. 'Things like this will be happening everywhere now and they're not checked properly. That's the concern.' Do not try Run It at home While some of those filmed participating at the NRL game appeared to be grown men, Pearce said he fears for kids and even young adults involved in the trend. 'The damage to a young brain is potentially profound and catastrophic,' he said. 'With young people, kids up to the age of 20, there's a risk of what we call 'second impact syndrome'. 'Even though you might get a hit to the head and not necessarily think that there's anything going on, having a second hit to the head in a rapid time period after — it might be a few minutes, it could be 15 minutes — could be potentially life-threatening. 'This is something we are really worried about.' Other experts have also slammed the trend. Injury prevention expert Professor Patria Hume called the trend a 'reckless and dangerous spectacle' and 'a step backwards' in sport safety. 'We've spent years building evidence-based strategies to reduce head and neck injuries in rugby and contact sports,' she said. 'This event ignores all of that.' Following Satterthwaite's death, top sports neuroscientist Dr Alan Pearce said the loss of life was sadly inevitable. 'This was a matter of time, really, as sad as that is to say,' Pearce told News Corp. 'The concern is that this can happen at any level. Even in the sanctioned Run It events, someone will probably die in that at some point as well. 'It can't be done safely and when there's kids and teens that see it, they like to copy what they see online, and this is something that absolutely not should be copied. 'It is the biggest 'please do not try this at home' disclaimer, if I've ever seen one'.
Leader Live
08-06-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Wrexham woman wins Coleg Cambria Learner of the Year award
Emily Satterthwaite, who works as a carer at Pendine Park's Penybryn care home, was named Learner of the Year at the Coleg Cambria Student Awards 2025. She was selected by a judging panel for the Delivery Partner Learner of the Year accolade, recognising her work. The 34-year-old has been at the care home for six years and has managed to excel in her Level 3 qualification course despite experiencing years of ill health and the death of her father, Keith Richard Bunn, two years ago. As well as battling Crohn's disease herself, she has supported her mum and partner through cancer diagnoses. Ms Satterthwaite, of Coedpoeth, said she 'could not be more delighted' and sees it as a tribute to her late father, her loving family, and herself. She said: "He was a real fighter and believed in carrying on as best you can whatever the odds. "He instilled in me a phenomenal work ethic which I will always be grateful for." Ms Satterthwaite regularly leads the night shift and has achieved a Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification, as well as continuing her care sector training with the care organisation. Her mentor and Pendine Park tutor, Jenna Evans, nominated Ms Satterthwaite for the award, saying she has shown 'indomitable levels of courage' in achieving all she has done in recent years. She said: "Emily's journey is a testament to her resilience, dedication, and commitment to health and social care. "It is remarkable and truly admirable that, despite being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, Emily still chose to work in care. "She has shown such commitment given all the ongoing hardships she and her family have faced." Ms Satterthwaite's ultimate goal is to become a nurse, a job she hopes to pursue after achieving her Level 3 qualification. She said: "It's been my ambition ever since I was a child. "Gaining my nursing qualification would be a dream come true for me. "I would love to work as a palliative nurse in a care home." Ms Satterthwaite's mum, Diane Marie Bunn, who is also a carer at Penybryn, said she is 'enormously proud' of her daughter and 'constantly amazed' at her inner strength. She said: "Emily has been through so much since her teenage years but she has always fought so hard to achieve her ambitions, I could not be more proud of her. "She is an inspiration to me and to others. "It's wonderful to see how much she has progressed, and I'm so pleased for her attaining the Learner of the Year award, she thoroughly deserves it." READ MORE: 'It's so rewarding' – Wrexham volunteer reflects on vital ambulance role Penybryn manager Tracey Cuthill also praised Ms Satterthwaite, saying: "We're all incredibly proud of what Emily has achieved. "Her commitment to learning is truly heroic given everything she has had to overcome to achieve such remarkable success. "She is a credit to herself, a credit to her family, and a credit to Pendine and a role model for all who aspire to be the best they can be."
Scoop
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Run It And Brain Injuries: What You Need To Know
Article – RNZ Explainer – A 19-year-old died playing a version of the controversial violent 'Run It' contest. Just how dangerous is it? , Digital Explainer Editor Explainer – A 19-year-old from Palmerston North died recently playing a version of the controversial violent 'Run It' contest. How can a knock on the head kill? Here's what you need to know about brain injuries. What is Run It? An Australian creation that has taken off in Aotearoa thanks to social media, 'Run It Straight' is a combat sport. Across a field, a ball runner and defender charge at full speed toward one another without helmets or safety gear. The participant who 'dominates' the contact is deemed the winner. Events held in New Zealand recently offer cash prizes, including a $200,000 prize advertised for the winner of the final. Many sporting groups and health experts have condemned the contests, including NZ Rugby and NZ Rugby League. What happened to Ryan Satterthwaite? The 19-year-old Palmerston North man died Monday night in hospital, after suffering a catastrophic head injury on Sunday, 25 May playing an unofficial Run It-style game with friends. Police said it was an unspectacular tackle that led to the tragedy. Manawatū area commander inspector Ross Grantham told RNZ's Checkpoint that Ryan's head didn't hit anything hard during the tackle. 'It was just an impromptu event with some mates that got together and the two men run towards each other, and from that collision, this young man Ryan has received such a terrible injury that it's been fatal,' Grantham said. 'It doesn't look like his head has hit anything hard, hasn't hit the ground, or his mate's body or head. It's the movement that has caused this injury.' Satterthwaite's family have urged people not to take part in the game, with his uncle calling it 'the most stupid thing I've ever seen'. The death comes after two other men were knocked unconscious and required medical attention during a competition at Auckland's Trust Arena. What happens to the brain with this kind of impact? People don't understand how fragile the brain really is, said Dr Helen Murray, a neuroscientist and senior research fellow at the University of Auckland's Centre for Brain Research. 'The main thing to think about is our brain is essentially floating in cerebrospinal fluid inside our skull, so every time you bump the front of your skull, the brain is moving around in your head. 'It's sort of like an egg in an eggshell – if you shake it, you damage what's inside. It's a very delicate structure.' Knocks to the head can cause bleeding or harm the careful infrastructure inside our skulls. 'All of those delicate folds of the brain are stretching and twisting, and that can cause damage,' she said. 'Blood is not supposed to be in direct contact with brain tissue.' Bleeding on the brain can cause problems such as a stroke. The exact details of Satterthwaite's injuries have not been revealed, but sudden death from a brain injury can also occur because it regulates most of our body functions. If the brain stem – which connects your brain to the spinal cord – is affected, it can result in critical injuries. 'Your brain stem is really responsible for a lot of what we call homeostatic functions, the things that keep your body alive,' Dr Murray said. 'You don't think about your heart beating, you don't think about your breathing or your blood pressure, but your brain is always making that happen all the time.' Several people are believed to have suffered concussions – a brain injury caused by a blow to the head – during Run It activities. Chief executive of the Headway brain injury support charity Stacey Mowbray recently told RNZ she found Run It Straight video footage 'horrendous and really distressing'. 'We refer to concussions as the invisible injury, so you don't have to see anything initially to have had one.' Can you be hurt and not realise it right away? Even if the injury isn't immediately fatal, brain injuries can also develop over years. 'Your brain is so precious and a brain injury affects, not only your life, but your friends, your family and the people around you, and it can last a long, long time,' Dr Murray said. Haven't there been concerns about brain injuries in contact sport for a while? Absolutely, and the particularly stark nature of Run It events has drawn attention to long-standing research about sports players developing life-changing injuries. Brain injuries in sport cost New Zealand millions every year. Some former athletes have been diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE, a progressive brain disease that can cause dementia-like symptoms. Former All Black Carl Hayman has spoken out about living with the disease, which he was diagnosed with in his early 40s. Dr Murray is one of New Zealand's leading experts on CTE and an ice hockey player herself. She said contact sports can be played safely, but events like Run It lacked safeguards. 'There are some unique factors in this Run It event that just make it a really, really heavy risk – the fact that no-one is trying to avoid a collision, for starters. 'You instantly have this high-force component, the lack of regulation, people just kind of doing this without safe tackling technique. Someone's judging the collision, so there's an incentive for high damage. 'So many sports have been doing a fantastic job about learning to play more safely… but this is a big step backwards.' What is the future of Run It? West Auckland's Trusts Arena cancelled plans to host the final event for the Runit Championship League after holding trials there. 'Safety of all participants at our venue is paramount and this activity presented safety considerations that we could not overlook,' Trusts Arena's general manager of community engagement Lynette Adams told the New Zealand Herald. Should it be illegal? After Satterthwaite's death, police said it was not considered a criminal matter, but they would continue to make inquiries on behalf of the Coroner. 'We need people to stop participating in activities where the intention is to hurt someone,' AUT professor of human performance Patria Hume told the Science Media Centre. 'Why is this not considered assault?' Sports and Recreation Minister Mark Mitchell is seeking advice on what could be done about the game. He told RNZ's Nine To Noon last week he had asked Sport NZ for advice to see if there was anything that could be done at a government level. Mitchell said it would likely require a response from several agencies.
