Slowthai has appeared in courtroom as we speak (Tuesday Could 16), charged with two counts of rape.
The Mercury-nominated rapper, actual title Tyron Frampton, appeared earlier than Oxfordshire Magistrates Court docket charged with oral and vaginal penetration of a girl with out her consent in Oxford in September 2021.
As The Guardian experiences, the 28-year-old appeared by video hyperlink and solely spoke to verify his actual title, date of beginning and Northampton deal with, with prosecution lawyer Adam Yar Khan telling magistrates that the cost of rape was an indictable-only offence, declaring that the case should go on to be heard at crown courtroom.
He was then bailed and can seem earlier than Oxford Crown Court docket subsequent month. He’s but to enter a plea, however later took to social media to disclaim any wrongdoing.
“Concerning the allegations being reported about me,” his publish began, “I categorically deny the fees. I’m harmless and assured my title might be cleared. Till then I’ll apply my power to make sure that is concluded swiftly and justly.”
He added: “I ask that my supporters don’t remark about this case and respect the method and privateness of my household throughout this time.”
— TYRON (@slowthai) May 16, 2023
Slowthai was nominated for the Mercury Prize for his 2019 debut album ‘Nothing Nice About Britain‘, along with his second album ‘Tyron’ reaching Quantity One upon launch in 2021. The artist’s final launch was ‘UGLY‘, which got here out again in March.
Frampton was set to embark on plenty of UK and European tour dates within the Autumn, after a summer season of appearances together with Glastonbury in June, a help slot with Blur at Wembley Stadium in July and a predominant stage look at Studying & Leeds Competition in August. Because it stands on the time of publishing, these reveals are going forward as deliberate.
