Jay-Z is pursuing legal action against Lillie Coley, the grandmother of a man who claims to be the rapper's son, to prevent her from escaping a six-figure debt.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Jay-Z filed papers in Coley's ongoing bankruptcy case, arguing that the $119,000 she was ordered to pay him should not be discharged.
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The rapper's legal team contends the debt cannot be erased because it was awarded due to Coley's "fraudulent statements and misrepresentations designed to harass and target" him.
Jay-Z's lawyer states that Coley has "harassed" him for the past decade through "numerous unfounded court filings, online harassment campaigns and public statements."
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Coley's grandson, Rymir Satterthwaite, has long claimed that Jay-Z is his father. The rapper has previously fought these claims in court.
Jay-Z says he has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees defending against lawsuits from Coley and Satterthwaite, all of which were dismissed.
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He asserts the harassment continues and wants to ensure Coley cannot avoid the debt.
Coley has moved to dismiss Jay-Z's petition, arguing he failed to meet procedural requirements. The case remains ongoing.
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Satterthwaite claims his late mother, Wanda, had a relationship with Jay-Z that led to his birth.
