Swae Lee Paternity Lawsuit, Swae Lee Reaches Settlement With Woman Who Alleged He Was the Father of Her Child

Swae Lee Settled — But No One Knows the Terms

Rapper Swae Lee has resolved a paternity lawsuit filed against him in 2023 by a Florida woman who alleged he is the biological father of her now 3-year-old son, Karter Naranjo. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Swae Lee informed a Florida judge in April 2026 that a confidential agreement had been reached and all matters in the case were resolved. He neither admitted nor denied the original allegations. The terms of the deal — including whether paternity was established, whether child support was agreed to, and whether any custody arrangement was set — remain sealed from the public record.

Quick Facts Table

Field	Detail
Case Filed	2023 — Florida court
Plaintiff	Marla Naranjo
Defendant	Swae Lee (Khalif Winfro Brown)
Child at Center of Case	Karter Naranjo, age 3
Settlement Status	Confidential — confirmed April 2026
First Settlement Reference	August 2025 (by Swae Lee in court)
Settlement Amount	Not disclosed
Paternity Established?	Not publicly confirmed
Child Support Ordered?	Not publicly confirmed
Custody Terms	Not disclosed
Swae Lee Admitted Paternity?	No — neither admitted nor denied allegations
Case Outcome	Dismissed — all matters resolved

Current Status & What Happens Next

• Swae Lee informed a Florida judge in April 2026 that a confidential agreement with Marla Naranjo had been reached and all matters were resolved, formally closing the case.
• The first reference to a settlement surfaced in August 2025, suggesting the parties worked out terms privately for nearly a year before the court confirmed closure.
• Neither Swae Lee nor Marla Naranjo has publicly commented on the outcome. The sealed nature of the agreement means the specific terms — paternity, support, custody — may never become part of the public record.

What Was the Lawsuit About?

In 2023, Marla Naranjo filed court documents in Florida against rapper Swae Lee — born Khalif Winfro Brown, best known as one-half of the duo Rae Sremmurd — seeking a legal determination that he is the biological father of her son, Karter Naranjo.

Naranjo’s filing made several specific allegations. She claimed Swae Lee had not been involved in Karter’s life at all since the child was born. She argued his demanding work schedule and frequent travel for music performances made him “unable to provide a stable environment” for raising a child. She also referenced what she described as a “history of misconduct,” though she indicated those claims would be addressed at a later stage in the proceedings.

As part of her filing, Naranjo sought primary custody of Karter. She also argued the child was entitled to a financial share of Swae Lee’s earnings, and she requested monthly child support payments from the rapper.

The case drew little public attention after it was filed. There were no significant court developments made public between the original 2023 filing and August 2025, when Swae Lee first referenced a confidential settlement in a court filing. That filing signaled the parties had already begun working toward a private resolution. The formal confirmation that all matters were closed came in April 2026, three years after the case began.

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What Does “Confidential Settlement” Mean in a Paternity Case?

Confidential settlements in family law cases — including paternity, child support, and custody disputes — are common, particularly when one or both parties are high-profile public figures.

When a case settles confidentially, the parties agree to resolve all outstanding legal claims privately, without those terms becoming part of the public court record. A judge is informed the case is resolved and dismisses it. The financial terms, any custody arrangements, and the specific admissions or findings from the case are shielded from public view.

In a paternity context specifically, a confidential settlement can mean several different things. The alleged father may have agreed to pay child support without a formal court finding that he is the biological father. Alternatively, a DNA test may have been conducted privately and the result used as the basis for negotiating support and custody terms, without those results being entered into the public record. The alleged father may also have settled simply to avoid prolonged litigation, regardless of paternity.

Because Swae Lee explicitly stated he neither admitted nor denied the allegations in the original complaint, the public record does not confirm whether Karter Naranjo is legally or biologically his son.

What Was Marla Naranjo Seeking?

Based on the original 2023 court filing, Naranjo was pursuing three things:

Legal establishment of paternity. She wanted a court to formally declare Swae Lee the biological father of Karter Naranjo. This determination carries legal weight — it establishes inheritance rights, health insurance eligibility, and the child’s legal relationship to his father.

Primary custody. Naranjo sought to be designated as Karter’s primary custodial parent, citing Swae Lee’s travel schedule and alleged inability to maintain a stable home environment.

Monthly child support. She argued that Karter was entitled to financial support proportional to Swae Lee’s income and assets. Child support in Florida is calculated based on both parents’ incomes, the number of overnights each parent has with the child, and the child’s needs.

Whether any or all of these were granted as part of the confidential settlement is unknown.

Swae Lee’s Other Children

Karter Naranjo is not the only child connected to Swae Lee. The rapper has two other confirmed children.

He has a daughter, born in 2020, with Brazilian model Aline Martins. Court records have previously shown he shares joint custody of that child with Martins.

He also has a son, born in 2022, with model Victoria Kristine. The details of that co-parenting arrangement have not been publicly disclosed.

Swae Lee is 31 years old. He performed at Coachella in April 2026, where he drew attention both for his set and for a separate reported incident involving security.

Important Dates & Timeline

Milestone	Date
Karter Naranjo born	Approx. 2022–2023
Marla Naranjo files paternity suit	2023
Case sees little public movement	2023–2025
Swae Lee references confidential settlement in court	August 2025
Formal confirmation — all matters resolved	April 2026
Case dismissed	April 2026
Settlement terms made public	Not disclosed — likely never

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a class action lawsuit that the public can join?

 No. This is a private family law matter between two individuals — Marla Naranjo and Swae Lee. There is no class action, no settlement fund, and no claim form available to the public. Members of the public are not eligible for any payment or benefit from this case.

Did Swae Lee admit he is Karter’s father? 

No. In the court filing confirming the settlement, Swae Lee explicitly stated he neither admitted nor denied the allegations in Naranjo’s original complaint. Whether he is Karter’s biological father has not been confirmed in the public record.

Will the settlement terms ever become public? 

Almost certainly not. The parties agreed to a confidential resolution, which means the specific terms — including any financial payments, custody arrangement, or paternity findings — are sealed from the public record. Unless one party publicly discloses the terms or a future court proceeding forces disclosure, the details will remain private.

What is Swae Lee’s net worth and what could child support have been? 

Swae Lee’s estimated net worth is commonly reported in entertainment media at several million dollars, though exact figures vary. Florida’s child support guidelines use an income shares model — factoring in both parents’ incomes and the time each parent spends with the child. In high-income cases, courts cap the guideline calculation but retain discretion to order higher support based on the child’s demonstrated needs and the parent’s actual income. Without knowing the agreed terms, any figure here would be speculation.

Can Marla Naranjo reopen the case?

 Generally no. Once a settlement is reached and a court dismisses the case, the matter is considered resolved. Reopening would require exceptional circumstances — such as fraud in reaching the settlement or a material change in circumstances related to custody or support that both parties cannot resolve privately. The settlement language that “all matters have been resolved” typically forecloses future litigation on the same claims.

Does Karter Naranjo have legal rights if paternity was never formally established in court? 

This depends entirely on what was agreed to in the sealed settlement. If the settlement included a private acknowledgment of paternity, Karter may have full legal rights as Swae Lee’s child — including inheritance rights — even without a public court order. If paternity was not established, Karter’s legal relationship to Swae Lee would depend on Florida law and the specific terms agreed to. An attorney specializing in Florida family law would be the appropriate resource for anyone with a similar situation.

How common are confidential paternity settlements involving celebrities?

 Very common. High-earning public figures routinely resolve paternity, custody, and child support disputes through private settlements to avoid public disclosure of financial details and to protect the privacy of children involved. Courts generally permit this in family law matters, particularly when both parties agree and the terms adequately protect the child’s interests.

Last Updated: April 20, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.