DISABLED WARNING: Article contains references to rape and abuse.Social media star and rapper Yung Filly is currently surrounded by controversy along with his ongoing rape trial. The musician currently faces 10 charges against him for allegedly assaulting and raping a young woman in Perth’s northern suburbs after a concert at a nightclub in 2024. During his latest hearing, the rapper denied all allegations, and even claimed that he “loved” the woman who has filed charges against him.Here’s what we know so far about the case.
Yung Filly attends the final court hearing for her rape trial
According to recent reports shared online by ABC News, the rapper has denied all the allegations that have been leveled against him. During one of the last trials for his alleged rape case, Filly took the stand and claimed that he “loved” the woman who has accused him of abuse and rape the night he approached her after the nightclub concert.He also told the court he was “enjoying my presence”. The woman, who accused the rapper of rape and assault, was 20 at the time of the incident, and alleged in court that he repeatedly raped and assaulted her after she returned to his hotel room in Perth. She also shared in her statement that the sexual relations were consensual at first, however, the 30-year-old later became violent and assaulted her.The rapper, whose real name is Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has currently denied the 10 charges that have been brought against him in court. He also clarified that “the vibes were good” between the two in the hotel room. However, he had his security staff take his phone as part of standard procedure to “ensure privacy”. Evidence of assault was later presented to the court, showing bruises in various locations on the woman’s body. He also added: “He has a pretty amazing, bubbly personality. We were chatting. He was enjoying my presence.”Prosecutor Danielle Clarke also issued her own statement in court, saying: “What should have been an exciting night meeting his celebrity crush Yung Filly was fun until it wasn’t. He didn’t know how to get out of the situation and decided to do what the defendant wanted.”The trial will reportedly continue for the rest of the day.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse, please seek help. There are numerous helplines and support resources available.