In brief
UK rapper Yung Filly stands in a Western Australian court to describe the relationship he had with the woman he is accused of raping. He claims that the ‘vibes were good’ and that he had brought her his hand to her waist but denied sexual misconduct. The trial, brought on a range of charges including six counts of sexual penetration, three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm and one case of strangulation, has been running for a week. The woman's statements say that contact turned violent after a consensual sexual encounter. With a huge social‑media following, the case made headlines and continues to unfold as new evidence and witness statements are presented.
Yung Filly, the UK rap star, told a court in Western Australia that the ‘vibes were good’ between him and the woman he is facing six sexual‑penetration charges against. He stood on the witness stand and said the woman’s 20‑year‑old account of the 2024 assault was wrong, although he admitted he had a hand on her waist in a hotel room after performing in the Hillarys nightclub.
Barrientos, the rapper’s legal name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has pleaded not guilty to the charges brought after a September confrontation and a subsequent incident. The court heard that the pair had been flirting at the event, but the alleged climax turned violent after a consensual sex act ended.
“The vibes were good,” Yung Filly told the court. He argued that his presence was friendly, his security guard removed her phone to preserve privacy, but he denied any illegal acts that would elevate him to the charges. The verdict is still forthcoming as the court processes the evidence.
Yung Filly, known for his popular Beta Squad fan‑video blogging and appearances on UK shows, has a massive following—1.8 million YouTube subscribers, 2.4 million Instagram and 3 million TikTok followers. He has remained on bail and flown to the UK in September, returning to Western Australia for the trial today.
