Slowthai has been charged with rape however the U.Okay. rapper is steadfast in sustaining his innocence.
In line with a report revealed by The Guardian, Slowthai, born Tyron Frampton, appeared in Oxfordshire Magistrates’ Courtroom by way of a distant video stream on Tuesday (Might 16) in relation to 2 fees of rape which were introduced forth in opposition to him. In mild of the scenario, Slowthai cleared his Instagram account with the exception of all however one publish wherein the “I Know Nothing” spitter claims that he can be cleared of the accusations sooner relatively than later.
“Relating to the allegations being reported about me,” Slowthai started the publish under as he addressed his 655,000 Instagram followers. “I categorically deny the costs. I’m harmless and am assured my title can be cleared. Till then, I’ll apply my power to make sure that is concluded swiftly and justly.”
He concluded: “I ask that my supporters do not remark about this case and respect the method and privateness of my household throughout this time.”
The Guardian stories that 28-year-old Slowthai is dealing with the aforementioned felony fees after being accused of “oral and vaginal penetration of a lady with out her consent” in an incident that allegedly occurred in Oxford, England again in September of 2021.
Following Tuesday’s courtroom listening to, Slowthai is ready to seem in England’s Crown Courtroom at an undisclosed date someday in June.
This is not the primary time over the previous yr Slowthai has been the direct topic of controversy. Again in August of 2022, the Grammy-nominated artist confronted heavy backlash for donning a swastika on his shirt on the Osheaga Pageant in Montreal, Quebec. In his public apology, the Ugly rapper stated his t-shirt was supposed to “illustrate the phrase ‘destroy'” above the facist image.
XXL has reached out to Slowthai’s group for an official assertion on the costs.
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