Jay-Z Fighting Grandma of Man Claiming to Be His Son Over 6-Figure Debt
Jay-Z is attempting to prevent the godmother of a man claiming to be his son from discharging a $119,000 debt in bankruptcy court. The rapper argues the debt stems from fraudulent harassment and unfounded legal filings.
Why it matters
This case highlights the intersection of celebrity legal battles and bankruptcy law, specifically regarding whether debts incurred through harassment can be shielded from discharge.
Jay-Z is going after the godmother of the man who claims he is the rapper's son … and the music mogul wants to make sure the woman can't dodge a 6-figure sum she owes him.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Jay-Z filed legal docs related to Lillie Coley’s ongoing bankruptcy case.
Jay-Z is asking that the $119K that Lillie was ordered to pay him not be wiped clean as part of her bankruptcy. He said the debt can’t be erased because the judge awarded it due to Lillie’s “fraudulent statements and misrepresentations designed to harass and target” him.
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