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

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.

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

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.”

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