Warning: the next story comprises descriptions of an alleged sexual assault.
British rapper Slowthai‘s title gave the impression to be quietly scrubbed from the lineups of the Glastonbury, Studying & Leeds festivals on Tuesday (Might 16) after the MC appeared in courtroom on two expenses of rape. The 28-year-old rapper (born Tyron Frampton) was charged with two counts of rape earlier within the day throughout a video hyperlink courtroom look earlier than Oxfordshire, England magistrates, the place he was charged with oral and vaginal penetration of a lady with out her consent in reference to an alleged 2021 incident in Oxford.
NME reported that Slowthai’s title was taken off the competition’s rosters after the courtroom look and at press time neither the artists nor the competition organizers had made an official announcement in regards to the change; Billboard confirmed that Slowthai is not listed on the lineups for the occasions on their official web sites. A spokesperson for Slowthai had not returned Billboard‘s request for remark at press time.
Slowthai posted a message on Instagram following his temporary courtroom look to disclaim the allegations. “Relating to the allegations being reported about me. I categorically deny the fees,” he wrote. “I’m harmless and I’m assured my title will likely be cleared. Till then I’ll apply my vitality to make sure that is concluded swiftly and justly.” He requested his supporters to not “remark about this example” and to “respect the method and privateness” of his household.
In response to The Guardian, Frampton didn’t enter a plea throughout the look and solely confirmed his actual title, date of delivery and Northampton tackle. Prosecuting lawyer Adam Yar Khan stated the rape cost have to be heard at crown courtroom, because of it being an indictable-only offense. On the time of publication, there isn’t a additional data surrounding the fees and the accuser’s claims.
